COMCAST BUSINESS EARNS SEVEN 2019 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS® INCLUDING RECOGNITION AS MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Awards for ActiveCore and Business VoiceEdge solution further demonstrate the company’s ability to deliver innovative solutions for businesses
PHILADELPHIA – June 6, 2019 – Comcast Business today announced that it has been recognized as a winner across seven categories in the 17th Annual American Business Awards®, including a Gold Stevie® Award in the Most Innovative Company of the Year – 2,500 or More Employees category. Additional recognitions span Comcast Business’ innovative products, including its ActiveCore and Business VoiceEdge solution.
“We’re honored to be recognized by The American Business Awards with several awards across multiple categories,” said Kevin O’Toole, Senior Vice President Product Management, Comcast Business. “Comcast Business is committed to developing innovative solutions designed to help companies across the country go beyond the expected. We are proud that the United States’ premier business awards program has recognized our organization’s achievements and solutions. As we continue to introduce new innovations to the market, we look forward to having new and exciting business solutions to submit in next year’s awards.”
More than 3,800 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories. Specifically, Comcast Business was recognized with the following:
Gold Stevie Awards:
• Most Innovative Company of the Year – 2,500 or more employees
• IT Service Management Solution – ActiveCore
• Telecommunications Service – Business VoiceEdge
• Integration Solution – ActiveCore
Silver Stevie Award:
• Cloud Platform – ActiveCore
Bronze Stevie Award:
• Business Service Innovation of the Year – ActiveCore Voice Commands
• Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year – 2,500 or more employees
“Comcast showed that it's moving with today's fast tech world by introducing products and solutions that combine technologies and ultimately streamline our digital world,” commented one judge in regards to Comcast Business as the Most Innovative Company of the Year.
“The nominations submitted to The 2019 American Business Awards were outstanding. They illustrate the continued vibrancy of innovation and high level of achievement across the American economic landscape,” said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning “crowned,” the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Tuesday, June 11. Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2019 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.
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About Comcast Business
Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business. Powered by a next-generation, advanced network, and backed by 24/7 technical support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market; recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing provider of Ethernet services. For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow us on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.
About Comcast Cable Comcast
Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in seven programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
Comcast Business Contact:
Matt Helmke, Senior Director of Communications
Comcast Business
215.286.8666
matt_helmke@comcast.com