Savvis

SAVVIS serves up a wide array of network services. The company primarily provides hosting services, including data colocation and hosted software, for businesses from its 32 data centers. It also provides managed network services such as network security and utility computing, and it sells network bandwidth on a wholesale basis. SAVVIS markets directly to customers mainly in the Americas region, but it also has clients and operations in Europe and Asia. The company targets large and midsized businesses and federal government entities. Customers have included Procter & Gamble, Reuters, and Virgin Entertainment. SAVVIS was acquired in 2011 by regional phone company CenturyLink for $2.5 billion in cash and stock.