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Beacon Global Strategies Adds Two National Security Experts to Its Growing Team and Announces Several Senior Promotions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

"Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Barry, Julie, Ivan, and Louis on their well-deserved promotions."

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  • "Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Barry, Julie, Ivan, and Louis on their well-deserved promotions."
  • Prior to joining Beacon, Mr. Hall served as Senior Director for Growth at Peraton, overseeing growth pursuits at the National Security Agency (NSA) across three business units.
  • Before joining BGS, Ms. Grundman was a Senior Manager at PwC UK, where she led the Cybersecurity in Mergers & Acquisitions team.
  • Prior to IronNet, Ms. Grundman oversaw the cybersecurity portfolio at Business Executives for National Security (BENS), working closely with government partners.

National Content & Technology Cooperative ("NCTC") Connectivity Exchange Announces Availability of Dedicated Internet Access ("DIA")

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to demonstrated demand of the Connectivity Exchange Platform NCTC is thrilled to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) product. This groundbreaking offering is set to revolutionize the way wholesale buyers purchase faster, more reliable, dedicated internet solutions by enabling buyers to access thousands of new locations from a growing network of NCTC member companies and provide those members with an important new revenue opportunity.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to demonstrated demand of the Connectivity Exchange Platform NCTC is thrilled to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) product.
  • Lou Borrelli CEO, National Content & Technology Cooperative expressed enthusiasm about the launch of DIA on Connectivity Exchange stating, "We understand the critical role that reliable and scalable internet connectivity plays in today's business environment.
  • The launch of DIA on Connectivity Exchange is a testament to our commitment to providing innovative solutions that empower NCTC members."
  • "In today's fast-paced, digitally driven business landscape, reliable internet connectivity is not just a utility; it's the backbone of successful operations.

National Content & Technology Cooperative ("NCTC") Kicks off the 2024 Winter Educational Conference ("WEC")

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) kicked off its 21st annual Winter Educational Conference (WEC), Monday, Feb. 26, at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Day one was focused on innovation, technology, and the emerging landscape of artificial intelligence (AI).

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) kicked off its 21st annual Winter Educational Conference (WEC), Monday, Feb. 26, at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Day one was focused on innovation, technology, and the emerging landscape of artificial intelligence (AI).
  • Today, NCTC led many important conversations around the future of this emerging technology and how NCTC members can embrace this groundbreaking innovation to support the future of their businesses.
  • "As we reflect on the technology leaders' discussion and AI conversations, it's clear that the industry is at the forefront of technological innovation.
  • Other notable announcements from WEC 2024 were TVS Cable's announcement of launching their Mobile Brand powered by NCTC's MVNO Solution.

National Content & Technology Cooperative ("NCTC") Member TVS Cable First to Launch Mobile Service through NCTC's Exclusive Partnership with Reach

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Monday, February 26, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Breaking news from the 2024 NCTC Winter Educational Conference. TVS Cable, an NCTC member company based in Hindman, Kentucky, launched an innovative program to offer mobile services to its customers using NCTC's turnkey MVNO solution, commercially available in Spring Q1.  TVS Cable's program leverages  Reach, the leading SaaS platform for launching MVNO-based services quickly and easily through a large national mobile services provider. This three-way partnership allows TVS Cable to provide a new service to its customers that takes advantage of rapid deployment, generate new revenues, and provide another advanced, feature-rich service to rural customers in Kentucky. NCTC represents almost 700 independent communications service providers who connect approximately one-third of North American and U.S. Territory households to the world. 

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  • TVS Cable , an NCTC member company based in Hindman, Kentucky, launched an innovative program to offer mobile services to its customers using NCTC's turnkey MVNO solution, commercially available in Spring Q1.
  • TVS Cable's program leverages Reach , the leading SaaS platform for launching MVNO-based services quickly and easily through a large national mobile services provider.
  • This three-way partnership allows TVS Cable to provide a new service to its customers that takes advantage of rapid deployment, generate new revenues, and provide another advanced, feature-rich service to rural customers in Kentucky.
  • NCTC members will work with Reach to employ various degrees for their white-labeled mobile service, based on timeline and budget.

The National Content and Technology Cooperative "NCTC" and TAK Communications Announce Strategic Partnership

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Monday, February 26, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NCTC, Breaking news from The 2024 Winter Educational Conference, a cooperative that was founded as a not-for-profit focused on bringing competitive video programming, vital technologies and a broad range of services at scale to its members, and TAK Communications, a leading national provider of communications and broadband services, today announced a strategic partnership to offer end-to-end project management, from engineering and construction to drops, fulfilment and door-to-door sales, for NCTC members as part of NCTC's Premier Partner program.

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  • The partnership will leverage TAK Communications' expertise in delivering high-quality full broadband network value chain solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner to NCTC's network of members that will benefit from TAK Communications national footprint and ability to scale to member needs.
  • "NCTC is proud to join forces with TAK Communications, a company that has an outstanding track record of delivering end-to-end solutions for the NCTC Membership and broadband industry," said Lou Borrelli, CEO of NCTC.
  • "Our partnership will enable us to leverage economies of scale and offer our members access to TAK Communications' full suite of services across the US."
  • "We are excited to partner with NCTC, an entity that shares our vision of providing customer service excellence and innovation in the telecommunications sector," said Micah Mauney, CEO of TAK Communications.

National Content & Technology Cooperative ("NCTC") Brings Back the Winter Educational Conference ("WEC")

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) kicks off its 21st annual Winter Educational Conference (WEC), Monday, Feb. 26, at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. For two days, NCTC members, consisting of industry professionals including traditional cable, telcos, broadband-only providers, and municipalities from across the U.S. and Canada, will huddle to learn insights, study the latest trends in the industry and explore the most important topics facing providers today.

Key Points: 
  • The Countdown to NCTC's Winter Educational Conference is on!
  • The conference will include special pre- and post-training sessions with partners Power & Tel, Bold New Solutions, and SCTE.
  • Attendees are encouraged to click here to view the show's full agenda and follow the conversation via #WEC24 on NCTC's social media channels: Facebook , X and LinkedIn .
  • Note for editors: interviews and photos are available upon request.

National Content & Technology Cooperative ("NCTC") Announces Expansive Partnership with Vertex Wireless

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Overland Park, Kan. and West Chicago, Ill., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Content & Technology Cooperative has launched a collaborative partnership with Vertex Wireless to offer NCTC members an extensive mobile device portfolio, procurement, supply chain services, fulfillment, mobile device testing and much more.

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  • Overland Park, Kan. and West Chicago, Ill., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Content & Technology Cooperative has launched a collaborative partnership with Vertex Wireless to offer NCTC members an extensive mobile device portfolio, procurement, supply chain services, fulfillment, mobile device testing and much more.
  • The partnership with Vertex Wireless offers a combined 200 years of executive experience in the wireless industry to NCTC members.
  • "The Vertex Wireless partnership reflects the ability for NCTC to execute large scale agreements with an extensive distribution channel, offering our members the latest wireless devices to keep up with wireless consumer demand", said Lou Borrelli, CEO, NCTC.
  • We look forward to building a long and mutually successful partnership" said Brian Sipe, President, Vertex Wireless LLC.

Sinclair and National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) Announce Renewal of Long-Term Distribution Agreement

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that it has renewed its distribution agreement with the National Content & Technology Cooperative (“NCTC”), a not-for-profit corporation whose members serve one-third of all broadband and video connected households in the U.S. and its territories

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  • Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that it has renewed its distribution agreement with the National Content & Technology Cooperative (“NCTC”), a not-for-profit corporation whose members serve one-third of all broadband and video connected households in the U.S. and its territories
    The agreement allows NCTC's member companies to opt into a multi-year retransmission consent agreement for Sinclair's owned/operated local stations.
  • The renewal also includes an agreement for Sinclair-owned Tennis Channel.
  • NCTC represents almost 700 cable and broadband operators in all 50 states, and negotiating carriage agreements with content providers is among the many services it provides.
  • “We are pleased to renew our agreement with NCTC, keeping our local broadcast stations and Tennis Channel available to the many independent cable system operators across the country, who provide a vital function, often serving the rural and underserved communities across the US,” said Will Bell, Sinclair’s SVP and Head of Distribution and Network Relations.

Hood College Launches Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. Program

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024. It will be the first-ever Ph.D. offered at Hood.

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  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision will be first Ph.D. offered at Hood College
    FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024.
  • program at the NeighborHood Counseling Training Center (NCTC), where Hood graduate students provide low-cost mental health services to underserved members of the Frederick community.
  • The counseling master's, which offers concentrations in clinical mental health and school counseling, is the most popular and competitive graduate program at Hood.
  • Broadening accessibility for health education is a top priority for Hood College.

NCTC Partners with Actifai to Bring AI-enabled Sales Solutions to the Broadband Industry

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Actifai, the leading artificial intelligence solution provider for the broadband services industry, and the National Content and Technology Cooperative (NCTC) announced today that they are entering into a partnership agreement whereby NCTC is providing its members with access to the Actifai platform. This partnership enables members to quickly deploy Actifai's AI-powered software solutions to increase sales effectiveness and drive faster consumer adoption of high-speed broadband and related services. NCTC represents almost 700 independent communications service providers connecting approximately one-third of North America and U.S. Territory households to the world.

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  • This partnership enables members to quickly deploy Actifai's AI-powered software solutions to increase sales effectiveness and drive faster consumer adoption of high-speed broadband and related services.
  • NCTC represents almost 700 independent communications service providers connecting approximately one-third of North America and U.S.
  • At the same time, sales teams and websites typically know little about the individual broadband consumer's preferences and needs.
  • We're thrilled to partner with NCTC to help members deliver more effective sales and support solutions to their end-users."