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DAY 1
Contingent Network Services has
completed a groundbreaking expansion
of its network design and engineering
test lab facilities in West Chester, Ohio.
Home to a team of dedicated engineers, the lab
allows for the development of innovative approaches
to deliver high-quality telecom network activation,
monitoring, help desk support and break-fix services
around the globe.
The lab serves as a visible representation of Contin-
gent’s ability to enable best-in-class telecommunica-
tion technologies for clients in a competitive fashion.
Unique configurations can be assembled and
tested, piloted in the field and optimized for the
specific needs of the client. Leveraging its market
independence, Contingent has established an envi-
ronment where technical expertise and objective
analysis have thrived.
Connecting a diverse arrangement of software,
technology and telecommunications backgrounds, the
teams at Contingent can support telecommunication
activation projects anywhere in the world; filling holes
in global reach or serving as a single, consistently reli-
able global telecommunication activation partner.
Contingent’s global telecom activation expertise
is strengthened by an onsite network operations
center and experienced operational projects teams.
Contingent also can provide proactive monitoring
services that are coupled with help desk support. Its
always-on advanced help desk support can be used
anytime, any day to offload a segment of work or to
supplement the off hours of its clients’ help desks.
If an issue remains unresolved via off-site reme-
dial action, Contingent can deploy a technician
onsite and coordinate the resolution of the problem.
Practicing total problemownership through a single
point of contact, any issue can be addressed while
making use of the linked resources available at Contin-
gent. These technical onsite repair services also are avail-
able independent of the outsourced help desk solution.
The multifaceted assets of Contingent produce
a synergistic relationship. This harmony is a product
of the company’s unique fusion of innovation and
pragmatism. The improved lab facilities will serve as
a testing ground and bedrock where Contingent can
uphold its commitment to excellence.
Recognized as a reflection of Contingent’s recent
growth, the company continues support and deter-
mination to fund innovation to increase its value to
clients and partners. o
For more information, visit Contingent at booth
509 or go to .
Walker and Associates unveiled a new booth
at COMPTEL PLUS designed to highlight
solutions to service providers’ greatest
challenges in the areas of mobile backhaul, Carrier
Ethernet, customer premises equipment devices,
network functions virtualization (NFV) and wireless.
The new booth has interactive demonstrations
and case studies for each area.
Walker and Associates features Juniper Network’s
technology. Every day, Juniper Networks helps its
customers build great networks. Every innovation it
envisions, every technology it creates is informed by
its desire to help solve its customers’ toughest chal-
lenges, so they can compete and thrive today and
into the future.
Walker andAssociates is a premier source of tele-
communications products for network operators, simpli-
fying network deployments with expert installation,
systems integration and unsurpassed sourcing services.
Since 1970 the company has remained an aggres-
sive industry leader, offering products and solutions
that support leading-edge technologies, such as
switching, routing, NFV, software-defined networking,
Carrier Ethernet, voice over IP, wavelength-division
multiplexing, reconfigurable optical add drop multi-
plexer, packet optical networking, access technologies
such as Gigabit-capable passive optical networks,
active Ethernet, WiFi, fixed wireless, very-high-bit-rate
digital subscriber line and more.
Walker provides these solutions to wireline and
wireless service providers of all sizes, including the
federal government. It seeks new products and
technologies that will aid in building network infra-
structure and will allow upgrades for embedded
base of equipment for higher speeds of broadband
service delivery.
Walker’s services help to reduce costs associated
with designing, deploying, migrating, installing and
maintaining network infrastructure at the customer
location. The company assists customers in solving
business challenges and increasing their ability to
meet customer expectations. o
For more information and to see the new solutions
Access Point Inc. announced that CTO
Michael Newkirk has been elected to
serve as a board member for the Associ-
ated Communications Companies of
merica’s (ACCA).
Newkirk co-founded the ACCA in 1993 and
helped it become one of the industry’s most
successful information sharing channels. He has
served in a variety of leadership positions with the
group, including president.
A former president, COO and board member of
BTI, Newkirk also has served in board positions in
ACTA and COMPTEL.
The ACCA includes some of the largest and
most influential telecommunication companies in
the world. It serves as a conduit for its members
to share information and resources regarding the
latest technology and industry trends.
The membership exchanges technological and
general business information so each member can
compete better within the telecommunications
marketplace. In pursuit of its efforts, the ACCA
spends more than $450 million annually.
Access Point, founded in 1996 and based in
Cary, N.C., is a provider of data and voice tele-
communications services through a portfolio of
traditional and broadband technologies focused
towards the enterprise and SMB markets.
The company has evolved its service footprint
and product scope to offer complete and robust
telecommunications solutions. From traditional
voice and data services to leading-edge IP-based
solutions, Access Point is a gateway to underlying
networks while it delivers solutions, personal
service and savings to its customers.
Access Point’s services include broadband and
dedicated Internet access, hosted PBX, hosted
IP, SIP trunking, MPLS, wireless, local and long
distance voice, and other communications tech-
nology services.
The company empowers businesses to optimize
their telecom services, consolidate billing and seize
opportunities to increase and maximize performance.
Delivering communication solutions using best-
of-breed technologies for single and multi-location
companies, Access Point has a reputation for
strong customer support, comprehensive services
and broad nationwide coverage. o
For more information, visit www.accesspointinc.
com.
Contingent Expands
Engineering Test Lab Facilities
Walker and Associates Highlights
Solutions for Service Providers
Newkirk
Joins ACCA
Board