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Optelian announces Intuitive Packet Optical Networking
Optelian unveiled its Intuitive Packet Optical Networking™ solution to address the exploding demand for packet-based service delivery. By virtualizing the underpinning technology and complexity of Layer 0, 1 and 2 infrastructure, Intuitive Packet Optical Networking enables service providers to deploy Ethernet and wavelength services more quickly, accelerating their time to revenue. “Intuitive Packet Optical Networking combines the advantages of packet networking with WDM, OTN, ROADM and TDM transport, to enable Service-Driven Networking,” said Optelian CEO David Weymouth. “We are changing the game by simplifying provisioning and management of services across these technologies. You provision the network by simply defining services. No Ph.D. … Continue reading
Alteva Announces ACE, a Continuing Endowment Program for Universities, Non-Profits and Charities
Alteva (NYSE MKT: ALTV), a premier provider of hosted Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), announces the launch of its innovative Alteva Continuing Endowment (ACE) Program. The ACE program is designed to provide partnering organizations the ability to gain additional financial support, while delivering value back to their respected network community. Through ACE, Alteva partners with organizations to collaboratively market to their network community and affiliates. Any alumnus and affiliate of the organization can refer business through a simple web-based form. “We designed ACE to help universities, non-profits and charities meet their fundraising goals,” comments David Cuthbert, President and CEO … Continue reading
Optelian Named One of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by PROFIT 500
Optical networking specialist Optelian is pleased to announce today that it was named one of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies on the annual PROFIT 500 list, recently released by PROFIT Magazine. The PROFIT 500 ranking recognizes entrepreneurs and their businesses for their achievements and contributions to Canada. “We are thrilled to be included in the PROFIT 500 ranking,” states Optelian’s CEO David Weymouth. “Our growth is testament to the hard work, dedication and innovative spirit of our employees. This, coupled with our ‘customer first’ philosophy, is Optelian’s recipe for success.” Optelian ranks number 274 on PROFIT’s list and is recognized for its 211% revenue growth over … Continue reading
Optical Networking Specialist, Optelian, Latest to Join the Georgia Technology Center (GTC)
GTC, a live laboratory for network equipment vendors to demonstrate their networking hardware and software, located in Colo Atl’s Atlanta facility, announced that networking specialist, Optelian, is the newest member of the GTC. As a new member of the GTC, Optelian can leverage the partnership to demonstrate its leadership in advanced optical networking technologies to local, national and global network operators within the GTC community. “The addition of Optelian to the GTC community is another example of the GTC’s dedication to creating the best possible environment for our members to network, collaborate, and showcase their gear” comments Tim Kiser, Owner and Founder of GTC parent company, Colo Atl. “A … Continue reading
Alteva Demonstrates UCaaS Leadership with Integrated Microsoft Lync Offering
Microsoft Lync enables advanced collaboration, integration and interoperability allowing corporate identities to connect with customers and vendors via multiple communications applications, from anywhere. Alteva announced the launch of Microsoft Lync. Alteva’s Microsoft Lync enables enhanced virtual meetings by integrating audio and video that empowers users to share presentations, annotate slides, superimpose text, and use visual pointers, in real-time. Additionally, users are able to move directly to a collaborative environment from an instant messaging application. “Based on feedback from Innovation Center visits, it’s clear that Alteva customers demand communications tools that improve worker efficiency, productivity and enhance the user experience” states Mark Marquez, … Continue reading
Alteva Continues to Grow National Presence
Alteva continues to expand its industry-leading UCaaS services national footprint via its new channel partner, Affordable Communications Inc. As one of the largest PBX dealers in Nevada, Affordable Communications will offer Alteva’s award-winning UCaaS solution to its vast customer base, ranging from single to large multi-site retailers, medical and financial service groups, and restaurant and hospitality chains. “We evaluated the premier UCaaS providers and selected Alteva for their complete solution and their focus on multi-location businesses and mobile device and tablet integration,” comments Randy Dell, President of Affordable Communications Inc. “This comprehensive approach and Alteva’s extraordinary customer care and support … Continue reading
The Citadel Selects DukeNet Communications for High-Capacity Campus Connectivity
DukeNet Communications announced that The Citadel has selected DukeNet’s network solutions to provide dedicated Internet access (DIA) and up to GigE service to the campus in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel is a public, coeducational military college in Charleston, S.C., that offers a classic military education for young men and women. The Citadel had been considering alternative service solutions to improve campus connections, capacity and connectivity and began the search for a provider last year. Having reviewed DukeNet’s DIA offerings, the school’s technology staff selected the service provider and implemented a solution that would help them save thousands of … Continue reading
SIP Trunking Latest Enhancement to Alteva’s Unified Communications-as-a-Service Suite
Alteva SIP Trunking solution enables offices to mix hosted voice users with PBX users allowing free calling between office locations with increased scalability and reliability Alteva announced the launch of its Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking solution. Part of the Alteva’s suite of Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) solutions, Alteva SIP Trunking is designed for businesses to maximize the usability of undepreciated PBXs by replacing traditional, fixed public switch telephone network lines with a next-generation IP-based environment. Eliminating costly PRI’s and consolidating voice and data traffic onto one single platform provides cost reduction and new capabilities. It also facilitates greater flexibility and scalability in … Continue reading
Alteva Experiences Strong Demand for Polycom VVX Productivity and Video-Enabled Phones
Alteva, a Polycom Platinum Partner, Exceeds VVX Sales Forecast within 30 Days of Launch. Alteva (NYSE MKT: ALTV), a premier provider of hosted Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), announced that it has sold over one thousand Polycom VVX business media handsets within the first 30 days of the phone’s launch. Alteva first announced the availability of the VVX 500 and 600 series handsets in late March 2013. A Polycom Platinum partner, Alteva showcases the VVX 500 and 600 handsets designed for a broad range of business environments. The VVX 500 and 600 improve productivity with corporate directory access, the … Continue reading
Alteva Enhances its Call Recording and Message Archiving Solution
The UCaaS provider advances call recording solution with an upgraded, easy-to-use user interface and comprehensive dashboard enabling greater efficiencies and flexibility Alteva (NYSE MKT: ALTV), a premier provider of hosted Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), announces industry leading enhancements to the call recording component of Alteva Archive, a solution that helps organizations drive efficiency, automation and distributed workforce management. Alteva Archive includes call recording, email and instant message archiving in secure, authenticating cloud storage. Alteva Archive allows for administrative-only access or both administrative and employee access. The entire Alteva Archive solution is in compliance with both the SEC and … Continue reading
