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Tata Communications Maintains Leadership for 13 Consecutive Years

Tata Communications, a prominent global player in communication technologies, has proudly announced its continued recognition as a leading provider in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ 2026 for global WAN services. This commendable achievement marks the thirteenth consecutive year that the company has secured this position, showcasing its comprehensive vision and execution capabilities in the industry.

Continuous Innovation and Evolution

Over the past year, Tata Communications has continued to innovate its network architecture by utilizing advanced AI and analytics. This evolution has facilitated high-speed, on-demand connectivity that supports businesses across various sectors, including finance, manufacturing, retail, media, and IT services. Key advancements in the past year include:

• - On-Demand Network Solutions Portfolio: The introduction of IZO™ DC Dynamic Connectivity, which allows businesses to tailor their networks according to real-time needs, significantly enhancing flexibility.
• - Investment in High-Density Fiber Optics: The development of next-generation high-capacity single-mode fibers and services with 800G wavelength capabilities addresses the burgeoning requirements of AI cloud frameworks.
• - Global Coverage Expansion: Through strategic partnerships, Tata Communications has broadened its international presence, enabling swift deployment and flexible service expansion in critical markets.
• - Enhanced SASE Capabilities: The company has fortified its Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) model to manage emerging AI threats, including unauthorized data downloads, thereby bolstering enterprise environment protection.
• - Secure Encryption Services: Tata is offering robust encryption services utilizing NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography algorithms, which promise strong security against both classical and quantum attacks.

Insights from Leadership

Genius Wong, the Executive Vice President responsible for core and next-generation connectivity services, expressed the company’s gratitude for the continued trust from their clients: "We are honored to receive this accolade for the thirteenth year in a row. At Tata Communications, we are committed to transforming our solutions so that businesses can build resilient, efficient, and intelligent digital foundations. With our smart, resilient, and future-ready network framework, companies can confidently scale and thrive in an AI-powered future."

About Tata Communications

Tata Communications is a member of the Tata Group and serves as a global catalyst for digital ecosystems, fueling the rapidly growing digital economy in over 190 countries and territories. The company supports the digital transformation of businesses worldwide by providing connected collaboration solutions, next-generation and core connectivity, cloud hosting, security solutions, and media services. Among its clientele are 300 companies listed in the Fortune 500, connecting them to 80% of the major global cloud players. For more information, visit www.tatacommunications.com.

Acknowledgment of Gartner

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Some statements made in this release concerning Tata Communications’ outlook and other statements related to its anticipated future prospects may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, particularly economic, governmental, and regulatory changes that may result in substantial differences between actual results and those projected in these forward-looking statements.