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Kandy Named a "Major Player" in IDC MarketScape Worldwide Cloud Communications Platforms 2016 Vendor AssessmentSAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- GENBAND, a leading provider of real time communications solutions, today announced that less than two years after its launch, Kandy, its disruptive cloud communications platform that allows anyone to easily add voice, video, messaging, presence, and collaboration capabilities directly into their mobile and web applications, has been named a "Major Player" in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Communications Platforms 2016 Vendor Assessment (doc # US41275216, May 2016). The study recognizes principal global cloud communications platform providers and Kandy was noted for its rapid growth and the ability to provide pre-packaged (Kandy Wrappers) real time communications (RTC) applications and embedded functions that facilitate in-app execution from mainstream software apps. These services can be resold or bundled with complementary value added capabilities. "IDC is one of the most well-respected, highly regarded market research firms in the communications industry – to have them recognize Kandy is a testament to the advanced capabilities of the platform," said Paul Pluschkell, CEO and Founder of Kandy. "The stringent methodology used in IDC MarketScape assessments recognizes vendors for their ability to provide the real time communications services that are being demanded in today's digital economy. We're delighted to be included as a Major Player." Pluschkell added, "Two of the other companies listed in the Major Player category have already been acquired further validating the significant growth opportunity in this market. We are excited to be one of the few independent communications platform providers and look forward to continuing to rapidly grow our customer base." "The companies recognized in our most recent study epitomize an array of dynamic and successful platforms that are helping to quickly bring to market rea time communications services that are easy to create and scalable," said Courtney Munroe, Group Vice President of Worldwide Telecommunications Research at IDC. "In less than two years Kandy has created a slick marketing platform and secured traction with large enterprises. Its key differentiator is its communications service provider DNA, which leverages its relationships with GENBAND's UC portfolio and affiliated history with mainstream service providers and software platforms." The platforms highlighted in the IDC MarketScape study were recognized for their ability to:
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