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Managed Services Perception vs. Reality
Even though managed services have a multi-year, proven track record, some business managers still hold on to the same old perceptions.
We think it’s time for a reality check.
Managed Services from CenturyLink®
provides fully managed hardware and software, plus access to our cloud-based applications, all over
our vast network. And at one flat per-seat cost, you won’t have to worry about your monthly budget. Call your CenturyLink representative or
visit our website to learn more about how we can improve your business.
www.centurylink.com/ManagedOffice
1. https://s3.amazonaws.com/easel.ly/all_easels/133960/MANAGEDSERVICES/image.jpg
2. http://www.levelplatforms.com/Files/PDF/Full-Report-CompTIA-Managed-Services-2011.pdf
3. http://www.syntax.com/services/managedservices/ig1en.html
4. B2B Managed Services Business Value and AdoptionTrends, Barchi Gillai,TaoYu, March 2013
5. http://techaisle.com/blog/2012/11/smb-managed-services-forecast-tops-44b-by-2016/
Services not available everywhere. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice. Not to be distributed or reproduced by
anyone other than CenturyLink entities and CenturyLink Channel Alliance members.© 2014 CenturyLink. All Rights Reserved.
The CenturyLink mark, pathways logo and certain CenturyLink product names are the property of CenturyLink. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
The reality is, CenturyLink®
Managed Office could be the right answer for your business.
It’s a solution that includes fully managed data, voice, and cloud-based applications.
Learn more at Centurylink.com/ManagedOffice
IF130276 1/17/14

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  • 1. Managed Services Perception vs. Reality Even though managed services have a multi-year, proven track record, some business managers still hold on to the same old perceptions. We think it’s time for a reality check. Managed Services from CenturyLink® provides fully managed hardware and software, plus access to our cloud-based applications, all over our vast network. And at one flat per-seat cost, you won’t have to worry about your monthly budget. Call your CenturyLink representative or visit our website to learn more about how we can improve your business. www.centurylink.com/ManagedOffice 1. https://s3.amazonaws.com/easel.ly/all_easels/133960/MANAGEDSERVICES/image.jpg 2. http://www.levelplatforms.com/Files/PDF/Full-Report-CompTIA-Managed-Services-2011.pdf 3. http://www.syntax.com/services/managedservices/ig1en.html 4. B2B Managed Services Business Value and AdoptionTrends, Barchi Gillai,TaoYu, March 2013 5. http://techaisle.com/blog/2012/11/smb-managed-services-forecast-tops-44b-by-2016/ Services not available everywhere. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice. Not to be distributed or reproduced by anyone other than CenturyLink entities and CenturyLink Channel Alliance members.© 2014 CenturyLink. All Rights Reserved. The CenturyLink mark, pathways logo and certain CenturyLink product names are the property of CenturyLink. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The reality is, CenturyLink® Managed Office could be the right answer for your business. It’s a solution that includes fully managed data, voice, and cloud-based applications. Learn more at Centurylink.com/ManagedOffice IF130276 1/17/14