8el ranks 28th in Sunday Times Tech Track 100 Voice and data specialist receives top accolade following impressive sales growth

Reading, UK, September 28th, 2005 --- Networking specialist 8el is officially one of Britain’s fastest growing technology companies, according to The Sunday Times, coming 28th in their annual review backed by Microsoft and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Posting an average annual sales growth of 105 percent over the last 3 years, 8el was the 3rd fastest growing Telecoms business in the Sunday Times report and a very respectable 28th overall.

Said Managing Director Justin Hamilton-Martin,“We continue to accelerate both in terms of sales growth and speed to market for a broad range of communications services such as business DSL, ISP services and co-location. Having already successfully become a one-stop-shop for voice, data and converged networks with a reputation for quality support, our next goal is to deliver the benefits of Next Generation Networks such as Voice over IP (VoIP) to the mid corporate market.”

On the subject of Next Generation Networks, Mr Hamilton-Martin added “On the face of it, NGN’s offer some compelling cost and productivity benefits. For those keen to adopt the new technology however, the reality is careful planning and consideration to avoid potential risks. Right now we are evaluating the best hardware, software and network designs that will mean robust, cost effective and resilient networking for our customers.”

8el was also recognised recently in Growing Business Magazines “Young Guns” feature focussing on the UK’s top 30, most successful young entrepreneurs. The article highlighted the company’s success through the direction of 33-year old Mr Justin Hamilton-Martin, reaching 35,000 users in its first 4 years of trading.

8el (pronounced ‘A-Tel’) is an innovative, specialist network operator providing efficient voice and data services to the corporate market. UK businesses use 8el to satisfy the communication challenges presented by their office, home and remote communities and derive strategic, financial and quality benefits.

8el is an established and trusted supplier to leading businesses, delivering voice and data network services to over 35,000 users. Solutions are deployed across a number of vertical markets including the recruitment, transport, publishing, accountancy and legal professions.
www.8el.com

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