ICYMI Technology advisory firm Upstack continues its growth with the recent acquisition of Arkansas-based V3 Technology Inc., an IT advisory firm providing telecom infrastructure technology for midmarket businesses. As part of the deal, V3 Technology president Tom VanVeckhoven will join Upstack as a partner, while Miles VanVeckhoven, V3’s vice president of sales and operations, also will join Upstack. V3 Technology was founded in 2012 by VanVeckhoven, who was working for AT&T supporting large solutions providers that sold the carrier’s services. The company initially focused on supporting AT&T customers and later expanded to include other providers through a partnership with AVANT. “I recognized a need for better customer support from the carrier and the solutions providers,” said VanVeckhoven. “We built V3 around customer relationships. We’re fanatical about customer service. We support our customers from ‘cradle to grave,’ from presales to bill review.” V3 Technology’s focus on customer relationships and technical expertise has allowed it to build long-term partnerships with clients in the financial services, healthcare, and oil and gas sectors. As part of the acquisition, V3 Technology will continue to support its current clients. Upstack Broadens Portfolio with V3 Technology Purchase C3 Complete founder and CEO, Rick Mancinelli recently revealed plans to open a new cutting-edge security operations center (SOC) in “South Florida,” effective April 1. This location will focus on enhancing cybersecurity and incident response for C3’s clients. According to Mancinelli, some of the key features of the new SOC will include access to 24x7, in-house staffing, with zero outsourcing and an incident response room filled with cots, showers, food and supplies to support staff in staying on-site in order to better support extended events. Top customer benefits, meanwhile, include support for streamlined threat response, capability for providing enhanced security monitoring and support for maintaining regulatory compliance. The SOC’s official location has not yet been announced. C3 Complete to Launch S. Florida SOC 63 MARCH - APRIL 2025 | CHANNELVISION
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