We are pleased to announce the addition of Shawn Brogan and Mal Diwakar to our network operations department. As operations engineers, Shawn and Mal will do in-depth network health checks on ANPI’s core network, ensuring the network’s ability to route around trouble issues.
Shawn most recently served as senior network engineer at Commpartners Connect where his duties included testing and implementing new software and maintenance releases for the Sonus platform, supporting the NOC in daily operations, and monitoring network performance to ensure peak performance.
Mal comes to ANPI from Sonus Networks where his duties as senior technical support engineer included support and resolution of various technical issues and upgrades plus maintenance of production networks.
Bob O’Dell, president and CEO of SecurityCoverage, will join ANPI’s October Customer Webinar to discuss the importance of enhancing your Internet customers’ experience with services like:
Community Portals
Computer Protection
Online Data Backup
Remote Support and Communication Platform
Technical Support
Virtual Advanced Computer Repair
As an expert in responding to consumer needs and the development of value-added services that increase your connection to your ISP customers, Bob will answer questions regarding trends that are important to customers, speak to how ISPs can be more responsive to supporting customers and share ideas for bundling offerings in a way that adds a personal connection to your ISP services.
The October Customer Webinar is scheduled for 10:30 AM CDT on October 27. If you are an ANPI customer and would like to register for the Webinar, please call your dedicated account representative at 877-FON-ANPI for more information.
It’s not everyday a rural telecommunications company receives national recognition as America’s most inspiring small business. Sacred Wind Communications, Inc. of Albuquerque, NM received this distinguished honor yesterday when they were announced the winner of the “Shine a Light” program, sponsored by American Express in partnership with NBC Universal.
“Our winning the award is an affirmation of our industry’s value in rural areas”, said John Badal, co-founder and CEO of Sacred Wind Communications, Inc. “Whether a rural telecom carrier or a supplier to such carriers, we bridge the IT divide on a daily basis with little to no fanfare. Sacred Wind’s team of dedicated employees is the main factor in the recognition we’ve received. Their “can do” attitude and their compassion for the many unserved customers in this remote area have transformed a business responsibility into a mission.”
Realizing a need in their area for connection to the rest of the world, Sacred Wind was established to provide basic phone service and high-speed Internet to the unserved on Navajo lands. Since opening in December 2006, Sacred Wind has built a telecommunications network to provide over 6,000 homes access to telephone service for the first time. Their mission to improve technologies for the Navajo Nation has enabled Navajo adults to find jobs and Navajo children access to the same online resources as classmates.
Over 4,000 small businesses were nominated as inspiring companies in the “Shine a Light” program. A judging panel consisting of fashion icon Diane Von Furstenberg, entertainer Ellen Degeneres and host of MSNBC’s “Your Business” JJ Ramberg narrowed the selection to three finalists. HAPPYBABY of Brooklyn, NY and Beacon Paint and Hardware of New York, NY joined Sacred Wind in the final round, which opened for public voting on September 24.
“As the winner in the American Express/NBC Universal ‘Shine a Light’ contest, Sacred Wind will receive a cash award of $50,000 and an additional $50,000 in marketing support from American Express”, said John. “Sacred Wind intends to channel half of the cash award to its non-profit’s scholarship fund and will use the remainder of the cash award to complement the marketing assistance that American Express will offer to help achieve its service objectives.”
ANPI congratulates Sacred Wind for their dedication to improve the lives of people in their community by advancing the communications services available to them. We look forward to seeing Sacred Wind featured on MSNBC’s small business show, “Your Business”, on October 25.
Visit Pam in booth #34 to review opportunities ANPI has to protect your network from vicious spam and virus attacks, secure your customer’s computers, provide an affordable wireless broadband solution to your business and residential subscribers, as well as lower your wholesale rates for dedicated and switched long distance.
ANPI is a bronze sponsor of the WSTA Conference, providing lanyards for attendees and raffle prizes in the exhibit hall.
The COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2009 Convention and Expo, taking place October 11–14 in Orlando, FL, is your perfect time to find competitive wholesale long distance rates. ANPI representatives Gene Chohon, Dave Manfredo and Gena Barry can meet with you in booth #311 during the expo to explore how we can provide a custom LD solution for your customer base. ANPI’s services range from switched and dedicated long distance to private line transport and broadband access services.
The recording and slides from ANPI and Vecima’s latest Webinar are now available for on-demand viewing.
ANPI and Vecima Networks explore the business and technology opportunities WaveRider and VistaMAX products provide to your network. Vecima’s solutions require minimal investment in network equipment, user-friendly CPE and are scalable, ensuring you can deliver high speeds, reliability and features for business and residential subscribers.
Only 1 month remains on discounted starter kit pricing!
Starter kits are an inexpensive way to test and evaluate a non-line-of-sight system for your business or residential subscribers. Take advantage of our special pricing, good until October 30.
