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DAY 1
A fter a thorough request for proposal
review process, MiCTA has named
Unite Private Networks (UPN) as
an approved vendor for fiber build-
out services, which are available to all MiCTA
members nationwide.
“As schools have progressed on the path of digital
learning and online assessment, bandwidth needs
have grown exponentially in recent years,” said
Martin Mueller, UPN director of Educational Sales.
“Our Ethernet Wide Area Network (EWAN) solution
provides 1.0, 10.0 or 40.0 Gbps connections to all
facilities via home-run fiber from every location back
to the district hub site.
“As a full service provider, with network moni-
toring from our network operations center, our
solutions allow school districts to manage all their
technology initiatives efficiently and more cost effec-
tively than with traditional scenarios. We are pleased
to make these solutions available at the best possible
price through MiCTA,” added Mueller.
The approved vendor status allows MiCTA
members to take advantage of the numerous fiber
build-out services UPN offers as specified in the
MiCTA master services agreement.
Additionally, with the MiCTA solution, school
districts can enjoy a streamlined e-rate process, making
the procurement process faster and easier. UPN
provides high-bandwidth, fiber-based communications
networks and related services to schools, governments,
carriers, data centers, hospitals and enterprise business
customers throughout the United States.
MiCTA’s Chief Operating Officer Tim Von
Hoff said, “We are pleased to have Unite
Private Networks as an approved vendor. UPN
was selected by scoring high points in a highly
competitive RFP evaluation.”
MiCTA represents thousands of higher education,
K-12, healthcare library, governmental and charitable
entities. Nationally, the organization seeks to resolve
common voice, video and data issues, provide helpful
information, participate in legislative and regula-
tory telecom advocacy, and negotiate discounted
purchase contracts for telecommunications and tech-
nology services for its members. To learn more, visit
.
UPN provides high-bandwidth, fiber-based
communications networks and services to schools,
governments, carriers, data centers, hospitals and
enterprise business customers in a 20-state service
area. Service offerings include dark and lit fiber,
private line, optical Ethernet, Internet access, data
center services and other customized solutions. Based
in Kansas City, Mo., UPN provides customer-focused
communications solutions since 1998. ❏
For more information, visit booth 225 or go to www.
UPN Named Vendor for MiCTA
‘UPN was selected
by scoring high
points in a highly
competitive RFP
evaluation.’
—TimVon Hoff, MiCTA