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July 25, 2003 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Terremark Worldwide, Inc. (terremark.com), builder and operator of integrated Tier-1 Network Access Points (NAP) announced today that ITFlorida recognized the NAP of the Americas for its “excellence in leadership and high growth” at ITFlorida?s Gala and Technology Forum held in Orlando, July 24-25.
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Terremark was the only company to receive two awards. It received the IT Leadership for the South Florida area accolade as well as the High Growth Company of the Year for the state of Florida.
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“This past year has been a real test for every information technology company. Terremark’s NAP of the Americas demonstrated true leadership and excellence, especially in the midst of this difficult economy,” said Rick Kearney, chairman of ITFlorida. “We are happy to honor the NAP of the Americas and all of the winners, and recognize their importance to our state and its future.”
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A panel of judges consisting of Florida’s information technology leaders reviewed and selected the winners.
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“We are honored by ITFlorida’s awards, which recognize two cornerstones of our business model – leadership and growth,” said Manuel D. Medina, chairman and CEO of Terremark Worldwide, Inc. “Terremark’s vision was to become the leading designer, builder and operator of integrated Tier-1 Network Access Points (NAPs) and best-in-class network services — creating technology marketplaces in strategic global locations. In just two short years, we have grown our business to serve more than 100 customers at the NAP of the Americas, providing companies around the world with leading technology and services.”
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Terremark is the owner and operator of the NAP of the Americas, one of five Tier-1 Network Access Points (NAPs) in the United States.
