ZenFi Networks

ZenFi Networks Elevates Patrick O’Hare and Robert Sokota to Key Executive Roles

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Monday, December 19, 2022

ZenFi Networks (ZenFi) , a BAI Communications Company (BAI), and innovative leader of digital infrastructure solutions in the New York and New Jersey metro region , is pleased to announce the promotions of Patrick O’Hare to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Robert Sokota to President of Link Solutions.

Key Points: 
  • ZenFi Networks (ZenFi) , a BAI Communications Company (BAI), and innovative leader of digital infrastructure solutions in the New York and New Jersey metro region , is pleased to announce the promotions of Patrick O’Hare to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Robert Sokota to President of Link Solutions.
  • Patrick ‘Pat’ O’Hare, an industry veteran and accomplished senior executive with extensive knowledge of network infrastructure throughout the Northeast, will take over Vincenzo ‘Enzo’ Clemente’s former role as President and COO of ZenFi Networks.
  • “It’s an honor to be stepping in for someone as impactful as Enzo, who has led the operations of ZenFi Networks since our merger with Cross River Fiber, the company he founded and led as CEO,” said Patrick O’Hare, COO of ZenFi Networks.
  • With the backing of BAI and their majority shareholder, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), ZenFi Networks will continue to expand and innovate our services for our customers.

ZenFi Networks Wins Multiple Wi-Fi NOW Awards

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ZenFi Networks has been recognized for both of these awards due to the companys various initiatives focused on social good to benefit local communities in the New York metro region.

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  • ZenFi Networks has been recognized for both of these awards due to the companys various initiatives focused on social good to benefit local communities in the New York metro region.
  • ZenFi Networks has remained committed to bringing better access and connectivity to the New York and New Jersey community.
  • Were humbled and honored to have our work recognized by Wi-Fi NOW with these award wins and look forward to continuing our mission of closing the digital divide, comments Ray LaChance, Co-Founder and CEO of ZenFi Networks.
  • All of LinkNYCs services are completely free to users and taxpayers, provided by CityBridge, a partnership between Intersection and ZenFi Networks.

ZenFi Networks Shortlisted Twice for Wi-Fi NOW Awards

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The winners will be announced at the Wi-Fi NOW Awards Gala taking place on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7 pm CET.

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  • The winners will be announced at the Wi-Fi NOW Awards Gala taking place on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7 pm CET.
  • The Wi-Fi NOW Awards encourage companies that produce outstanding results in the Wi-Fi industry, or bring unique innovation to Wi-Fi startups to submit.
  • Through the years, ZenFi Networks has been dedicated to providing New York and New Jersey better access and connectivity with all our initiatives.
  • All of LinkNYCs services are completely free to users and taxpayers, provided by CityBridge, a partnership between Intersection and ZenFi Networks.

BAI Communications closes acquisition of ZenFi Networks, further accelerating growth in the US market

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

As part of the acquisition, BAI obtains ZenFi's portfolio of assets, including over 1,100 route miles of fibre network throughout the New York and New Jersey metro region.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the acquisition, BAI obtains ZenFi's portfolio of assets, including over 1,100 route miles of fibre network throughout the New York and New Jersey metro region.
  • Igor Leprince,Group CEO of BAI Communications, said: "I am very impressed with ZenFi's talented team and commercial capabilities.
  • Ray LaChance, Co-Founder and CEO of ZenFi Networks said: "These are exciting times at ZenFi.
  • Our BAI Group companies include Mobilitie , Signal Point , Transit Wireless and ZenFi Networks in the United States,and Vilicom in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

ZenFi Networks Shortlisted for Wireless Broadband Alliance Best Wi-Fi Social Impact Award

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

ZenFi Networks , an innovative leader of digital infrastructure solutions in the New York and New Jersey metro region , announces today that the company is now shortlisted for the Best Wi-Fi for Social Impact Award by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) Industry Awards 2022.

Key Points: 
  • ZenFi Networks , an innovative leader of digital infrastructure solutions in the New York and New Jersey metro region , announces today that the company is now shortlisted for the Best Wi-Fi for Social Impact Award by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) Industry Awards 2022.
  • ZenFi Networks is being considered for the Best Wi-Fi For Social Impact'' award due to the companys various initiatives focused on social good to benefit local communities.
  • Earlier this year, in partnership with CityBridge, ZenFi Networks began deployment of Link5G to address the need for more wireless connectivity across New York City.
  • In addition to including wireless siting opportunities for carrier customers, the LinkNYC platform enables ZenFi Networks to expand its virtual infrastructure offerings.

BAI's Group CEO to speak at TMT M&A Forum USA 2022

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

SYDNEY, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI)announced today that Igor Leprince, Group Chief Executive Officer , will participate in the TMT M&A Forum USA 2022 , the leading event for senior executives, investors, banks and advisors assessing new investment and merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities in telecoms and digital infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI)announced today that Igor Leprince, Group Chief Executive Officer , will participate in the TMT M&A Forum USA 2022 , the leading event for senior executives, investors, banks and advisors assessing new investment and merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities in telecoms and digital infrastructure.
  • In February of this year, BAI expanded into Italy, the first European operation outside the UK and Ireland.
  • TMT M&A Forum USA 202 2brings together 300 senior executives active in TMT Investment and M&A including corporate, private equity and telecom industry investors, investment bankers, M&A advisors and C-level executives across the TMT sector.
  • Our BAI Group companies include Mobilitie , Signal Point and Transit Wireless in the United States,and Vilicom in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

BAI's Group CEO to speak at TMT M&A Forum USA 2022

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

SYDNEY, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI)announced today that Igor Leprince, Group Chief Executive Officer , will participate in the TMT M&A Forum USA 2022 , the leading event for senior executives, investors, banks and advisors assessing new investment and merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities in telecoms and digital infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI)announced today that Igor Leprince, Group Chief Executive Officer , will participate in the TMT M&A Forum USA 2022 , the leading event for senior executives, investors, banks and advisors assessing new investment and merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities in telecoms and digital infrastructure.
  • In February of this year, BAI expanded into Italy, the first European operation outside the UK and Ireland.
  • TMT M&A Forum USA 202 2brings together 300 senior executives active in TMT Investment and M&A including corporate, private equity and telecom industry investors, investment bankers, M&A advisors and C-level executives across the TMT sector.
  • Our BAI Group companies include Mobilitie , Signal Point and Transit Wireless in the United States,and Vilicom in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

BAI Communications accelerates US growth with agreement to acquire digital infrastructure provider ZenFi Networks

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI), a global shared communications infrastructure provider, has agreed to acquire ZenFi Networks , an East coast based provider of digital infrastructure solutions and innovator in small cell deployment, offload & roaming services, fibre connectivity and network edge colocation.

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  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI), a global shared communications infrastructure provider, has agreed to acquire ZenFi Networks , an East coast based provider of digital infrastructure solutions and innovator in small cell deployment, offload & roaming services, fibre connectivity and network edge colocation.
  • This agreement represents a significant growth opportunity for BAI in North America, building upon its existing connected infrastructure capability and operations in the region driven by BAI Group companies Mobilitie and Transit Wireless .
  • Igor Leprince,Group CEO of BAI Communications, said: "ZenFi Networks is a long established and high performing player in the wireless infrastructure sector.
  • Commenting on the agreement, Ray LaChance, Co-Founder and CEO of ZenFi Networks, said: "We are very excited about this acquisition and joining the BAI Group.

BAI Communications accelerates US growth with agreement to acquire digital infrastructure provider ZenFi Networks

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI), a global shared communications infrastructure provider, has agreed to acquire ZenFi Networks , an East coast based provider of digital infrastructure solutions and innovator in small cell deployment, offload & roaming services, fibre connectivity and network edge colocation.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI), a global shared communications infrastructure provider, has agreed to acquire ZenFi Networks , an East coast based provider of digital infrastructure solutions and innovator in small cell deployment, offload & roaming services, fibre connectivity and network edge colocation.
  • This agreement represents a significant growth opportunity for BAI in North America, building upon its existing connected infrastructure capability and operations in the region driven by BAI Group companies Mobilitie and Transit Wireless .
  • Igor Leprince,Group CEO of BAI Communications, said: "ZenFi Networks is a long established and high performing player in the wireless infrastructure sector.
  • Commenting on the agreement, Ray LaChance, Co-Founder and CEO of ZenFi Networks, said: "We are very excited about this acquisition and joining the BAI Group.

New York City’s Link5G Smart Poles Designed and Manufactured by Comptek Technologies

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220719006203/en/
    Comptek Technologies serves as the designer and manufacturer of the smart pole technology utilized in NYC's Link5G initiative.
  • The Link5G pole was designed to address the need for more wireless connectivity across New York City.
  • Comptek smart concealment poles support multi-use technologies including 4G, 5G, CBRS, LAA, Wi-Fi, security systems and other IoT devices and emerging technologies to enable smart city connectivity.
  • Comptek is a member of CTIA, US Mayors Council, WIA and various regional smart city and wireless associations.