CV_MayJune_24

2024 VISIONARY SPOTLIGHT AWARDS | CHANNELVISION 69 OTT Applications Reinvent Telecom Reinvent Telecom assembled a private-label platform that empowers partners to transform their business into next-gen, cloud-based CSPs, allowing them to deliver UCaaS, conferencing and collaboration, CCaaS, SMS messaging and SIP trunking/Microsoft direct routing services. Reinvent helps partners to build cloud voice businesses while keeping ownership of their own customers. Notable recent milestones include global call forwarding for network failure, the MyCloud Contact Center CCaaS platform and a co-branded billing program, as well as SOC 2 compliance to assess internal controls over compliance with data privacy regulations across control domains. Partner Portal Windstream Enterprise The WE Connect Partners portal provides channel partners with an advanced, one-of-a-kind digital platform that helps grow their pipeline, manage their base and earn additional incentives. Through the recently revamped portal, associates gain access to new tiers of support, can view critical base reporting and client account management aspects, open trouble tickets and locate other custom-crafted resources. Other features include a new quote-to-cash feature, real-time access to critical base reporting and client account management information, and additional earning opportunities through customer renewals. Rural and Underserved Connectivity Bluebird Networks With its headquarters in Columbia, Mo., Bluebird Network expanded its infrastructure to provide equal access to connectivity throughout its region. This diverse fiber path across the Mississippi River provided alternatives for carrier network traffic, enhancing the reliability of existing infrastructure, while giving options to ILECs and FTTH providers to partner with a trusted ISP. Also, its fiber footprint expansion supports digital transformation across healthcare, education, FinTech and government/public safety, extending critical services such as remote learning and telehealth. GeoLinks GeoLinks’ ClearFiber network is known industry-wide for its ability to reach rural and underserved communities once deemed too difficult or costly to service. Engineered with over 10 years of uptime, its solar-powered relay stations reduce carbon footprint to promise a reliable network with less downtime. GeoLinks’ first-of-its-kind technology led the company to become one of the largest winners in two FCC grant programs, receiving $88 million in the Connect America Phase Fund (CAF) Phase II auction and $84.6 million in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). LiveOak Fiber Broadband service provider LiveOak Fiber is dedicated to building a fiber network to provide affordable, reliable internet services to underserved communities in the Southeastern U.S., including investments Georgia and Florida. This includes 2,500 miles of fiber-optic cable, acquiring fiber network assets from Alma Telephone Company and other efforts to expand its reach. LiveOak's network will offer fiber-based broadband internet and communication solutions, providing residents with robust internet speeds of up to 10Gb per second. Tarana Wireless Tarana is committed to fostering and building relationships to extend high-speed broadband services worldwide, thus reaching unserved and underserved areas while closing the digital divide. Gigabit 1 (G1), Tarana’s ngFWA broadband platform, is expected to play an essential role in reaching marginalized communities, and 10X more cost-effectively. Tarana also fosters relationships to bring connectivity worldwide, partnering with CLATA Telecom, Choice Broadband, unWired Broadband and Mediacom Communications. Telecom Legal/Regulatory Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, The CommLaw Group, along with its affiliated compliance firm, The Commpliance Group, stands at the forefront of legal and regulatory compliance services for the telecommunications and technology sectors. Their approach is addressing clients’ legal/compliance needs and distinguishing themselves through innovation. The firm's expertise spans all facets of telecom law, including regulatory, compliance, litigation and transactional matters. www.commlawgroup.com

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTg4Njc=