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DENVER, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Lumen expands its platform and global capabilities

Lumen Technologies (

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) (NYSE: LUMN) has been named a Leader in the February 2022 Gartner Magic

Quadrant for Network Services, Global. This is the second consecutive year

Lumen has been positioned in the Leader's quadrant. The report evaluated

network service providers on their Ability to Execute and their Completeness of

Vision.

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"Lumen's next-gen application platform is built on our world-class, resilient

network that delivers critical data services to customers," said Shaun Andrews,

Lumen chief marketing officer. "We believe being recognized again as a Leader

in the Magic Quadrant reaffirms that a customer-first approach is the right way

to help prioritize our investments and development roadmap. Offering a platform

isn't just about the individual services we offer – it's also about what our

customers' success looks like. We tailor-made our platform to help businesses

succeed in creating next-gen digital experiences in the 4th Industrial

Revolution. We're really proud of that."

Speed Read:

   -- Lumen was positioned in the Leaders' quadrant for the first time in 2021,

      months after launching the Lumen Platform.

   -- Since then, Lumen has expanded its platform, global capabilities and

      digital experience opportunities for its customers, including:

       -- More global edge nodes

       -- Edge network expansion to over 20 global markets

       -- API marketplace and portal integration

Learn more and read the February 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network

Services, Global report:

https://www.lumen.com/en-us/explore/gartner-magic-quadrant-network-services.html

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Attribution : Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global, 21 February

2022 ; Analyst(s): Neil Rickard | Bjarne Munch | Danellie Young | Karen Brown

About Lumen Technologies and the People of Lumen:

Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology

advances the way we live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles

and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most

secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and

communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about the Lumen network,

edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose

to further human progress through technology at www.news.lumen.com/home,

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the United States.

SOURCE: Lumen Technologies

CONTACT: Stephanie Meisse, Lumen Public Relations, P: +1.419.755.8433,

stephanie.n.meisse@lumen.com