The platform’s pioneering, globally distributed high-performance cloud network, incorporated with proprietary distributed switching and routing engines, enables harmonious operations between global regions and independence within regions. With patented blockchain-powered technology, The Sphere facilitates multiparty chain-trading, routing and financial settlements in real time, removing commercial barriers, financial threats and operational challenges.

The Sphere was also shortlisted in four additional categories: Best Network Technology Innovation, Best Voice Service Innovation – Emerging Market, Best European Project and Best Anti-Fraud Innovation. The awards ceremony – wholesale telecom’s largest global industry celebration – took place during the Capacity Europe 2018 conference in London.

“Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of The Sphere’s mission and vision. We were honored that industry experts recognized our pioneering platform with this Best Cloud Innovation award, and that we had the chance to celebrate progress for the wholesale telecom industry alongside our peers and partners,” said John Tolton, Chief Commercial Officer for The Sphere. “We’re looking forward to ushering the marketplace into the next era together with the other forward-thinking organizations that won and were shortlisted for Global Carrier Awards. Congrats to all!”

The Sphere’s services include a blockchain-powered live exchange offering unparalleled business development and trading opportunities, live anti-fraud, live QoS routing, real-time financial settlements and more. To see how a call moves through the secure and protective bubble of The Sphere, click here.