Windstream Named in the Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide for Second Year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, announced today that Gartner has included Windstream in the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide report for its flagship UCaaS product, OfficeSuite UC^®.

“We’re honored to be part of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for a second consecutive year,” said Layne Levine, president of Windstream Enterprise. “Our goal is to provide our customers with innovative network and communications solutions that elevate their business. Windstream’s recognition from Gartner tells us our unified communications products and services are resonating, not just with our customers, but throughout the marketplace.”

OfficeSuite UC is a cloud-based telephony, mobility and unified communications solution that enables collaboration through a secure, reliable and user-friendly platform. As part of its commitment to supporting customers with best-in-class solutions, Windstream continues to fortify its UCaaS offerings through a series of integrations with leading collaboration and voice assistance applications, along with investments in security and compliance.

OfficeSuite UC is also available for small and mid-size businesses looking to take their business to the next level in markets served by Kinetic Business by Windstream.

“If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it’s that connection is critical for business continuity. For small to mid-size business, the ability to collaborate securely using OfficeSuite UC has kept productivity high, even when workers can’t all be together in the same room. We are pleased that so many businesses have seen the value of OfficeSuite UC and how it can improve their business communication and efficiency,” said Jeff Small, president of Kinetic.

To view the report, click here. To learn more about OfficeSuite UC and other communications solutions, visit www.windstreamenterprise.com or business.windstream.com.

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About Windstream

Windstream Holdings is a privately held communications and software company. Windstream offers managed communications services, including SD-WAN and UCaaS, and high-capacity bandwidth and transport services to businesses across the U.S. The company also provides premium broadband, entertainment and security services through an enhanced fiber network and 5G fixed wireless service to consumers and small and midsize businesses primarily in rural areas in 18 states. Additional information is available at windstream.com or windstreamenterprise.com. Follow us on Twitter at @Windstream.