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MNJ Technologies Launches IT Services Suite, Tech Veteran Matt Ogden to Lead Initiative

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IT services provider MNJ Technologies announces the availability of its Advanced Technology Services suite, designed to solve real business problems and digital transformation initiatives through technology adoption. From cost-effective connectivity to cloud initiatives, from security to staff augmentation, ATS' goal is to drive business outcomes such as risk mitigation, cost optimization and operational efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • "MNJ's professional services and staff augmentation capabilities help founders and business leaders save on IT costs and optimize IT operations," says Matt Ogden, chief technology officer of MNJ Technologies.
  • The evolution of ATS has been in process since 2016, when MNJ purchased solution and services provider Equivoice.
  • MNJ entered 2022 determined to bring those services capabilities into full maturation and began the hunt to find the perfect executive to lead ATS.
  • It turns out that longtime customer Marathon Petroleum had the perfect match – Matt Ogden, who then led Enterprise Network Services at Marathon.

FirstLight Continues Fiber Network Expansion in Hebron and Sumner, Maine

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Albany, NY, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, announced today it has expanded its fiber network in rural Maine, adding more than 100 miles of new fiber to the western Maine towns of Hebron and Sumner.

Key Points: 
  • Albany, NY, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, announced today it has expanded its fiber network in rural Maine, adding more than 100 miles of new fiber to the western Maine towns of Hebron and Sumner.
  • To date, approximately 300 residences or locations in Hebron will now have access to high-speed fiber Internet, and that number continues to grow as FirstLight continues to deliver on its expansion plans.
  • “Many rural areas in Maine still have service provided via copper lines, which provide low-speed Internet,” explained Patrick Coughlin, Chief Development Officer.
  • FirstLight currently has nearly 4,000 fiber route miles in Maine and continues to expand its network.

Xtel Acquires Maryland-based CLEC Global Telecom (GTB)

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xtel Communications, an innovative telecommunications and cybersecurity specialist, has further expanded its serviceable footprint with the acquisition of Global Telecom (GTB), a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) and one of Maryland's first telecom providers. With this acquisition, Xtel can enable businesses across this key market with secure, smart telecommunications and cloud solutions that are agile and adaptable to today's evolving workforce and landscape.

Key Points: 
  • Company Expands Footprint To Deliver Robust Portfolio of Telecommunications, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Solutions
    BALTIMORE, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xtel Communications, an innovative telecommunications and cybersecurity specialist, has further expanded its serviceable footprint with the acquisition of Global Telecom (GTB) , a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) and one of Maryland's first telecom providers.
  • With this acquisition, Xtel can enable businesses across this key market with secure, smart telecommunications and cloud solutions that are agile and adaptable to today's evolving workforce and landscape.
  • "GTB's long-standing history across the region as a telecom innovator with a profound focus on our customer-first approach will only continue to prosper under the Xtel brand," stated Dror Mei-Tal, President and CEO of GTB.
  • Xtel Communications is a telecommunications and cloud service provider, enabling the secure solutions organizations require to communicate and collaborate across any workforce environment.

Kenneth D. Masiello to Join CIBL as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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CIBL, Inc. (OTC: CIBY) ( CIBL or the Company) is announcing today that Kenneth D. Masiello, CPA, has been named Chief Financial Officer of CIBL, Inc.

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  • CIBL, Inc. (OTC: CIBY) ( CIBL or the Company) is announcing today that Kenneth D. Masiello, CPA, has been named Chief Financial Officer of CIBL, Inc.
    Mr. Masiello was most recently the Chief Accounting Officer at Associated Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: AC) for the past three years.
  • As a controller within GE Capital, Ken held a series of positions within its divisions responsible for preparing business segment reporting.
  • He began his career in public accounting with the broker dealer practice at Oppenheim Appel Dixon and subsequently joined Ernst & Young in its financial services practice.
  • CIBL, Inc. has been publicly traded since November 19, 2007, following its spin-off from LICT Corporation (LICT), a publicly traded company.

FirstLight Continues to Invest in Maine Market

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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FirstLight currently has 3,600 fiber route miles in Maine and will build an additional 121 route miles of fiber by year-end.

Key Points: 
  • FirstLight currently has 3,600 fiber route miles in Maine and will build an additional 121 route miles of fiber by year-end.
  • Maine has always been an important market for FirstLight as weve tried to provide secure, dependable digital infrastructure services including Internet to customers across a broad geographic region, explained Kurt Van Wagenen , President and CEO.
  • FirstLight has a number of support centers and offices located throughout its Maine footprint, and 17% of its workforce is based in Maine.
  • FirstLight is a member of a number of Maine chambers of commerce, as well as industry trade groups including the Maine Technology Users Group, the Telecommunications Association of Maine, and the Maine Bankers Association.

Harrison Co. engaged to sell Wide Voice

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Harrison Co., a leading middle market investment bank, has been engaged to sell Wide Voice, LLC ("Wide Voice" or the "Company").

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Harrison Co., a leading middle market investment bank, has been engaged to sell Wide Voice, LLC ("Wide Voice" or the "Company").
  • Established in 2010, Wide Voice has become a leading independent voice connectivity player with CLEC state certifications throughout the entire United States.
  • Wide Voice employs a talented team of seasoned industry veterans, experienced in the operational challenges of providing high value-added services to its customers.
  • Harrison Co. is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Wide Voice in connection with the sale.

North Carolina Department Of Transportation Awards Fiber Contract To Plenary Americas And Tilson

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently awarded Plenary Broadband Infrastructure (PBI) a long-term contract for the NCDOT Fiber Infrastructure Operations, Maintenance, and Commercialization Services project.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently awarded Plenary Broadband Infrastructure (PBI) a long-term contract for the NCDOT Fiber Infrastructure Operations, Maintenance, and Commercialization Services project.
  • In September 2021, a separate entity began the associated engineering and construction work along 580 miles of the I-95, US-70, and US-74 corridors.
  • About North Carolina Department of Transportation:
    The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) operates and maintains one of the nation's largest highway systems.
  • Recently, Tilson Infrastructure partnered with Plenary Americas to commercialize dark fiber capacity along 200+ miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to provide increased connectivity for the region.

Distributel, COMsolve and NetNumber Establish a Trial Program to bring STIR/SHAKEN Solutions to Canadian Competitive Local Exchange Carriers

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Rishi Bahall, Vice President of Network Services says, "Distributel is pleased to work with COMsolve and NetNumber to trial a STIR/SHAKEN solution for the CLEC market in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Rishi Bahall, Vice President of Network Services says, "Distributel is pleased to work with COMsolve and NetNumber to trial a STIR/SHAKEN solution for the CLEC market in Canada.
  • We are delighted to work with Distributel to bring NetNumbers leading-edge Guaranteed Caller solutions to the Canadian market, says Ofir Smadja, Founder and CEO of COMsolve.
  • We look forward to working with them to make this STIR/SHAKEN trial for Canadian Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, a success.
  • Founded in 2006, COMsolve is a Canadian leading-edge Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions provider.

OTTC Expands Fiber-To-The-Home Service to Waterloo with Upstate Fiber Networks

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'PHELPS, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ontario Trumansburg Telephone Companies (OTTC) is excited to announce that it is expanding its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) services under their CLEC Upstate Fiber Networks (UFN) into new regions including: Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Shortsville and Geneva New York starting in May 2021.

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  • b'PHELPS, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ontario Trumansburg Telephone Companies (OTTC) is excited to announce that it is expanding its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) services under their CLEC Upstate Fiber Networks (UFN) into new regions including: Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Shortsville and Geneva New York starting in May 2021.
  • We will be offering Fiber to the Home solutions at an affordable cost, $49.95/month for 250x250.
  • Visit http://www.upstatefibernetworks.com to see the full coverage map.\nPaul Griswold, President of OTTC & Upstate Fiber Networks says, "Offering the newest technology for residents in these areas is a boost for everyone residents and businesses alike.
  • We feel good about being able to bring faster, more reliable fiber connectivity to more homes.

Windstream Names Drew Smith Treasurer

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Friday, October 16, 2020
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Windstream, an innovative communications and software company, has named Drew Smith treasurer.

Key Points: 
  • Windstream, an innovative communications and software company, has named Drew Smith treasurer.
  • Smith previously served as assistant treasurer for the company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201016005432/en/
    Windstream Treasurer Drew Smith (Photo Credit: Karen E. Segrave)
    Drew is an astute finance professional and strong leader, who has excelled in key finance and operational roles since joining Windstream in 2008.
  • Smith previously served as president of consumer and small and medium-sized business services in markets where Windstream is a competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC).