BANGALORE, INDIA: Orange Business Services, a provider in telecommunications services , today announced that it was named Best Managed Services Provider and Best Asian Telecom Carrier at the Telecom Asia Awards 2009, Asia’s leading telecom industry honors, in Hong Kong on March 27.

The Awards, now in the 12th year, are aimed at rewarding outstanding performance by service providers and industry executives in Asia-Pacific telecom markets, said a press release.

“The results of this year’s Awards show that despite the tough economic conditions, Asian carriers and partners are continuing to innovate,” said Joseph Waring, Telecom Asia Group editor.

He further added that the Awards are designed to reward excellence in Asian telecommunications. This year’s winners’ list highlights the depth and diversity in the sector. The Awards were presented in 11 categories, from mobile to managed services to new technology.

The winners were chosen by an independent judging panel for financial performance, market leadership and technology and innovation, supported by research by global IT and telecom consultancy Ovum.

Yee-May Leong, senior vice president Asia Pacific, Orange Business Services, said “Winning both the Best Managed Services Provider and Best Asia Telecom Carrier awards is an incredible honor for Orange Business Services.”

Leong further said that they are very pleased to be recognized as a leader in the APAC market by Telecom Asia and Ovum.