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New 5G Team Launches Emergent Solutions: Indiana 5G Zone and Edge Technologies

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. /ScoopCloud/ -- Indiana 5G Zone and Edge Technologies are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership to rapidly enable practical 5G research that leads to deployed solutions that offer tangible value for businesses and communities alike. The Indiana 5G Zone will leverage Edge Technologies' digital transformation solution, edgeCore, to help its members in government, industry, and academia reduce the time to value associated with 5G adoption by securely integrating, visualizing, and actioning the wide variety of technology, applications, and data that are key and surround 5G solutions.

"5G offers faster speeds, lower latency, increased security, and prioritized traffic in this new age of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and internet of things," said Jim Barrett, CEO of Edge Technologies, Inc. "Historically, organizations have often struggled to rapidly integrate new technologies into existing business processes to obtain immediate tangible ROI's. We are excited to be teaming with the Indiana 5G Zone to do just that."

Whether organizations are developing Smart Cities, Digital Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, or deploying advanced first responder services, 5G will play a major role. As industry and researchers test and prototype revolutionary 5G solutions, they need a proven way to visualize their results and integrate those solutions with existing business systems to demonstrate and measure value. edgeCore is the platform the Indiana 5G Zone will use to rapidly evaluate these groundbreaking innovations.

"Imagine you are an academic researcher working on new telemetry systems to combat COVID-19, a city planner trying to leverage 5G for a widespread IOT deployment, an educator working on content rich learning solutions for underserved students, or a government innovator trying to protect in theater troops with real time secure access to advanced intelligence information. As quickly as you develop your prototype, you can integrate and visualize your results with existing business applications. This is Digital Transformation and the new 5G speed of innovation," remarked Sean Hendrix, Managing Director of the Indiana 5G Zone. "The edgeCore solution will not only help us facilitate advanced 5G research, it will also help us and our members rapidly deliver 5G solutions that improve society."

To learn more about the Indiana 5G Zone please go to https://wherespeedmatters.com/. To learn more about Edge Technologies please go to https://www.edge-technologies.com/contact-us

About Edge Technologies, Inc.

Edge Technologies, the foremost expert in visualizing operations for direct action, organizations to see what is happening and quickly take the best actions. When employed with existing and evolving business and IT systems, the software strengthens performance and agility while reducing errors. For every solution, teams and systems come together for accelerated digital transformation. Learn more: http://www.edgeti.com/

About Indiana 5G Zone

5G Zone is a cross-sector demonstration laboratory to help government, industry and academia, design and deliver groundbreaking testbed offerings. Learn more: https://wherespeedmatters.com/

About NineTwelve Institute

NineTwelve, the parent of the Indiana 5G Zone, teams industry, government, and academia to meet critical technology needs. Its unique CoLab platform accelerates the design and implementation of emergent solutions. It does this by creating cross-sector collaborative networks that design and deliver groundbreaking solutions.

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Indiana 5G Zone and Edge Technologies are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership to rapidly enable practical 5G research that leads to deployed solutions that offer tangible value for businesses and communities alike.

Related link: https://wherespeedmatters.com/

Indiana 5G Zone Launches as First to Demonstrate Quantum-Safe Encryption as A Service for 5G IoT Systems

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. /ScoopCloud/ -- In September 2020, the quantum-safe XQ Message platform was successfully deployed at the Indiana 5G Zone's Advanced Innovation & Test Lab in a service configuration. Quantum-safe encryption ensures that data can be kept safe from existing data exfiltration as well as future quantum computing attacks. The Indiana 5G Zone is the first to demonstrate Quantum-safe Encryption as a Service (QEaaS) transparently protects and tracks IoT data as it moves across 5G infrastructure.

* The Indiana 5G Zone utilized XQ Message's crypto-agile platform to transparently encrypt IoT data and track movement via management system

* The Zone is planning to offer Quantum-safe Encryption as a Service (QEaaS) to academic and commercial 5G networks across America

The Indiana 5G Zone was established in partnership with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to leverage Indiana's developing digital infrastructure in order to catalyze innovation and support rapidly-developing companies. Its focus is on 5G solution architecture such as Advanced Manufacturing and Smart Communities. This initiative focuses on commercial 5G applications that provide cost savings and the creation of new service concepts. To date, the Zone has secured academic and manufacturing partnerships as well as 50 development partners.

XQ Message was selected by the Zone due to their ability to support a wide array of Quantum-safe algorithms and their management dashboard to provide the tracking and billing required for Quantum-safe Encryption as a Service (QEaaS). XQ provides IoT systems a crypto-agile Quantum-safe data protection solution that supports all of the new Quantum-safe algorithms currently being reviewed by NIST. Most importantly the Indiana 5G Zone plans to offer Quantum-safe Encryption as a service (QEaaS) to academic and commercial 5G networks across America.

"Within a very short time the Indiana 5G Zone has established an ecosystem that brings together over 50 local and global partners together. Our goal is to become the rapid innovation leader for dual-use, secure 5G technologies," said Sean Hendrix, Director of the Indiana 5G Zone.

"Protecting data must be the highest priority for 5G networks. The partnership between the Indiana 5G Zone and XQ to create a Quantum-safe encryption service is a national security achievement," said Bob Flores, Former CTO of the CIA, XQ Message Board Advisor.

"Indiana is committed to investing in emerging areas like 5G to position the state for long-term competitiveness and economic growth," said David Roberts, IEDC Chief Innovation Officer. "With this new initiative at the Indiana 5G Zone, the state will continue to attract more diverse companies to Indiana while leading in the development of 5G-enabled technologies."

"Public - public research partnerships with the Department of Defense and State initiatives such as the Indiana 5G Zone will be critical to reducing the cost and development time for 5G innovation," said Randy Clark, Vice Chair National Spectrum Consortium (NSC).

The rollout of this 5G initiative enables a new level of encryption security in our national data and communication infrastructure. The selection of XQ Message, a California startup, was based on their new type of API-based edge-encryption technology that is able to support all the algorithms that NIST is reviewing. XQ provides a future proof data protection solution for IoT systems by eliminating the need to write code as agents in 5G Gateways and MEC nodes automatically update the algorithms.

"We are excited to be selected by the Indiana 5G Zone as the platform for their Quantum-safe Encryption as a service (QEaaS). QEaaS is a breakthrough in simplicity and scale for IoT data protection that XQ looks forward to rolling out across America," said Brian Wane, CEO XQ Message.

Those interested in becoming a member of the Indiana 5G Zone should reach out to info@wherespeedmatters.com for more details. The lab welcomes all private, government, and academic entities, as well as students and individuals.

About Indiana 5G Zone

5G Zone is a cross-sector demonstration laboratory to help government, industry and academia, design and deliver groundbreaking testbed offerings.

Learn more at: https://wherespeedmatters.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQMqsK7i3csFZFDdRecsxCw

Media contact: info@wherespeedmatters.com

About NineTwelve Institute

NineTwelve teams industry, government, and academia to meet critical technology needs. Its unique CoLab platform accelerates the design and implementation of emergent solutions. It does this by creating cross-sector collaborative networks that design and deliver groundbreaking solutions.

About XQ Message

XQ is an API-based data protection platform that can encrypt and track any type of data as it moves. XQ enables 5G IoT solution developers to support high scale mission critical applications. Learn more at: https://www.xqmsg.com/

In September 2020, the quantum-safe XQ Message platform was successfully deployed at the Indiana 5G Zone's Advanced Innovation & Test Lab in a service configuration. Quantum-safe encryption ensures that data can be kept safe from existing data exfiltration as well as future quantum computing attacks.

Related link: https://wherespeedmatters.com/

Partnership Kicks Off 5G Tech Jobs and Research in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico /ScoopCloud/ -- Celeres Capital, an investment and advisory firm based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, announced that the U.S. territory has secured a leadership role in communication technology with the Puerto Rico 5G Zone initiative. This laboratory is primed to enable companies, government entities, and academia to test applications and build new use cases for 5G networks, securing Puerto Rico's future success.

* 5G technology has now advanced to testbed applications.

* The Puerto Rico 5G Zone is a collaboration with Celeres Capital, the Indiana 5G Zone, public and private sectors, and academia.

Rear Admiral Peter Brown, President Trump's Special Representative for Puerto Rico's Disaster Recovery along with Eric Burger from the Office of Science Technology Policy offered their support for the Puerto Rico 5G Zone during today's conference.

Established through a memorandum of understanding between Celeres Capital and the Indiana 5G Zone, the new Puerto Rico 5G Zone represents a comparative advantage for early stakeholders, including XQ Message, a Silicon Valley-based cyber and communications security platform.

RADM. Peter Brown, stated that, "Improving the capability, reliability, and resiliency of Puerto Rico's communications infrastructure is critical to a number of economic sectors and the quality of life for the people of Puerto Rico. The Trump Administration is working hard to bring pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing back to Puerto Rico in larger scale, and communication connectivity is vital to those industries and many others.

"Attracting new businesses and technologies will also be enhanced with the innovations of new 5G networks and possibilities. Two additional areas where quality of life can be significantly improved for the people of Puerto Rico include distance learning and telemedicine, which have had significant access challenges for remote and rural communities. The 5G Zone shows great promise to more equally distribute access to information networks for all of the people of Puerto Rico, and I am pleased to be able to support the project from my role at the White House."

For his part, Randy Clark, Vice Chairman of the National Spectrum Consortium stated, "5G is the underpinning wireless platform that is going to usher in digital modernization and accelerate this nation's economic development while at the same time increasing the operational efficiency of our government."

Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (IN-05), reflected on the announcement, "I am proud to see Indiana partnering with Puerto Rico on this ongoing project to make America a leader in 5G. This decision not only validates Indiana's forward-looking approach in the race to 5G by founding the Zone in 2019 but further strengthens the state's position as national leader in this field. As Founder and Co-chair of the 5G caucus in The U.S. House of Representatives, I know that the U.S. must continue to innovate and lead in this space for Hoosiers, Americans, and the world as a whole. I look forward to seeing what innovations will be announced as a result of this valuable partnership."

Kurt Pfluger of Celeres Capital noted that the Puerto Rico 5G Zone stands to benefit from the expertise of the Indiana 5G Zone team, the first 5G public private partnership led by a state. The partnership between Indiana and Puerto Rico underscores a shared commitment to making the U.S. and its territories a leader in 5G tech. "Indiana has done great work in establishing best practices in different verticals deploying 5G services. We are excited to share those experiences with the Puerto Rico 5G Zone."

The Puerto Rico 5G Zone will attract companies and government entities by offering a secure lab and test-bed environment to de-risk 5G investment. Indiana's 5G experience provides Puerto Rico with a proven blueprint to follow in the development and operations of its program. Strategic 5G uses include advanced manufacturing, resilient energy, intelligent logistics, digital agriculture, national security, and public safety.

The Puerto Rico 5G lab will provide a secure network leveraging technology offered by XQ Message. This innovative company provides network security through quantum-safe based edge encryption, to secure communication and data in all network environments. Brian Wane, CEO of XQ Message, remarked "I am very excited that XQ has the opportunity to bring our expertise in modern quantum-safe encryption to the Puerto Rico 5G Zone initiative. We are looking forward to doing our part to bring secure connectivity for the people of Puerto Rico."

Rodrick Miller, CEO of Invest Puerto Rico (InvestPR), the island's official public-private partnership for economic development, noted, "That an undertaking of this magnitude is taking place in Puerto Rico speaks volumes of the island's capabilities to support businesses in a variety of sectors, including business, industry, academia, R&D, and others. The Puerto Rico 5G Zone not only validates our forward-looking approach to economic development, it also showcases our commitment to leveraging the power of strategic partnerships to create opportunities that really push the envelope in terms of the real-world applications of cutting-edge tech."

Celeres Capital is partnering with the stakeholders to create opportunities for 5G in Puerto Rico and LATAM where advanced manufacturing, energy resiliency and IoT are economic development priorities. The Puerto Rico 5G Zone will allow the island to better leverage its human capital and become a hub for tech in Latin America. According to the Puerto Rico Information Technology Cluster, the island graduates 10,000 scientists, engineers, and IT professionals each year.

Founding Members include: Indiana 5G Zone, XQ Message, Wovenware and Palm.

MORE INFORMATION:

Celeres Capital: https://celerescapital.com/

InvestPR: https://www.investpr.org/

Puerto Rico 5G Zone: https://pr5gzone.org/

About Puerto Rico 5G Zone

The Puerto Rico 5G Zone is a public private partnership that is developing a 5G innovation center for test and development of next generation technologies leveraging 5G including Resilient Energy, Smart Manufacturing, Smart Agriculture, Cybersecurity and National Security. Members of the PR 5 Zone will have the opportunity to de-risk their 5G investment in the lab and sponsorships are available by contacting info@pr5gzone.org or visit https://pr5gzone.org/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Carolyn Artman, APR
Account Director, MCCI (on behalf of InvestPR)
cartman@mccicorp.com
313-269-4729

Natalia Rosado
Communications Manager, InvestPR
nrosado@investpr.org
(939) 644-8276

Celeres Capital, an investment and advisory firm based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, announced that the U.S. territory has secured a leadership role in communication technology with the Puerto Rico 5G Zone initiative. This laboratory is primed to enable companies, government entities, and academia to test applications and build new use cases for 5G networks, securing Puerto Rico's future success.

Related link: https://pr5gzone.org/

Optical Zonu Corporation Recognized with Prestigious International Trade Award by LA Chamber of Commerce

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As part of World Trade Week (WTW) Optical Zonu has been selected as a recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber's coveted Export Achievement Award.

For 94 years, World Trade Week, an initiative of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, has been the most extensive program of its kind. WTW educates the public on the importance and benefits of global trade within the local and national economy through a series of educational programs and events.

World Trade Week is the most extensive and unique program of its kind in the country. WTW was initiated in 1926 by Stanley T. Olafson, the manager of the World Trade Department of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. It was made a national observance by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. The series of events and programs held serve to focus attention on the contribution of international commerce to the region's economy.

Each year, the World Trade Week Southern California Awards Committee selects candidates for various award categories in order to recognize their significant accomplishments and contribution in the region's development of global trade.

On Wednesday Sept 16th from 10AM - 11:15 AM Optical Zonu's Co-Founders, CEO Meir Bartur and CTO Farzad Ghadooshahy will be joined on a blue ribbon panel (Zoom Webinar) by other WTW award winners for a dynamic conversation and to hear how they have achieved success in a competitive global landscape and supported a vital economic driver in the region. For information on how to attend this unique program please contact the LA Chamber at https://www.lachamber.com/.

This will be followed by a formal program on September 22, this typically live event will be held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Optical Zonu Corporation is honored to be recognized for our efforts and the international recognition of our Made in California products. We are proud of our continued global growth," stated Optical Zonu Co-Founder and CEO Meir Bartur.

You can view the acceptance speech here https://youtu.be/aoSgNCuPPrE

About Optical Zonu:

Founded in 2001, Optical Zonu manufacturers a range of digital and analog RF-Over-Fiber products for commercial and government wired and wireless networks, satellite and telemetry/tracking earth stations, broadcast and Public Safety networks. The company's fast track product development ensures on time delivery of reliable, cost-effective standard product as well as custom solutions for our customers' most pressing needs. We provide full design and bid support along with on-site deployment services.

For more information on Optical Zonu's capabilities, please visit our web site at https://www.opticalzonu.com/ or call us at 818-780-9701.

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*Caption: Meir Bartur and Farzad Ghadooshahy with World Trade Week Export Award.

As part of World Trade Week (WTW) Optical Zonu has been selected as a recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber's coveted Export Achievement Award.

Related link: https://www.opticalzonu.com/

Fusion Broadband wins global 2020 IBM Beacon Award

SORRENTO, Victoria /ScoopCloud/ -- Australia's first SD-WAN provider, Fusion Broadband, has received IBM's global Beacon Award for Outstanding Infrastructure Services Solution. The IBM Beacon Awards recognize IBM Business Partners that deliver exceptional solutions to help drive business value and transform the way clients and industries operate. The auspicious award was presented during the IBM Think digital conference, 5-6 May 2020.

Fusion Broadband was selected as one of only 17 total Beacon Award winners across the IBM portfolio, standing out among dozens of global applicants, and the only Australian company on the winner's list.

Jason Maude, managing director of Fusion Broadband, said the company is honoured and extremely proud to receive such a prestigious global award.

"Winning this Beacon Award from IBM validates our achievements and our dedication to delivering business value through our global, white-label, affordable SD-WAN solutions for our rapidly growing partner network of MSPs, ISPs and telecoms carriers," Maude said.

Fusion Broadband's mature software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) and Bandwidth aggregation services are sixth generation technology and have been used to solve business connectivity and SD-WAN networking challenges for organisations as diverse as two-site SMEs to two thousand site enterprise deployments in Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.

The multi-tenant technology allows resellers to build their own SD-WAN networks utilising a mix of connectivity types that they know is most appropriate for their client's individual locations. This ultimately provides the network flexibility, bandwidth and uptime that customers now expect.

In addition to working with a global partner network, the company provides services to a range of multi-site end users such as governments, schools, emergency services, large corporates and small businesses.

Outstanding Infrastructure Services Solution Award

"Our next-generation SD-WAN solution is the ultimate platform on which to transform existing legacy or MPLS networks into agile, flexible and scalable networks, suitable for conducting business in the 21st century," said Maude.

"Our unique approach allows users to build sophisticated SD-WAN solutions, integrating public and private cloud core networks, with full multi-tenancy capabilities and licensing options for ISPs and MSPs.

"It was this solution, primarily backed by the IBM Cloud network, that has seen our company exceed all growth targets year on year."

The Beacon Award winners were chosen by a panel of expert judges that consisted of industry experts, IBM executives and industry analysts who recognised how Fusion Broadband's SD-WAN solution sparks client innovation with IBM technology.

Fusion Broadband's win is a testament not only to its commitment to innovation, but also to their partners' and end users' satisfaction and business growth.

For a list of all 2020 IBM Beacon Award winners visit: https://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/events/beacon-award-winners and for Fusion Broadband's virtual award visit: https://youtu.be/XOE7V7DPHSM

To learn more about Fusion Broadband visit https://fusionbroadband.com.au/ or contact sales@fusionbroadband.com.au.

About Fusion Broadband:

Fusion Broadband provides a unique broadband bonding solution that fuses multiple broadband connections together to make a much faster and more reliable connection. This gives businesses an easy, affordable, broadband bonding service that is ISP independent and delivers high speed data connections with more reliability and stability. The company has been bonding broadband services since 2011 with products installed in Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.

Organisations are now taking advantage of Fusion SD-WAN, which provides an affordable multi-site private network (SD-WAN) solution with exceptional flexibility, performance and control. Fusion Broadband has more than 300 resellers globally, selling and supporting the range of their products. As part of its reseller program and ISP license program, ISP's or larger MSP's can license the solution for their own deployment.

Fusion Broadband, Suite 8, Level 1, 119-125 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, Victoria 3943, Australia.

Australia's first SD-WAN provider, Fusion Broadband, has received IBM's global Beacon Award for Outstanding Infrastructure Services Solution. The IBM Beacon Awards recognize IBM Business Partners that deliver exceptional solutions to help drive business value and transform the way clients and industries operate.

Related link: https://fusionbroadband.com.au/

Millimeter Wave Markets Poised for Explosive Growth in 2020-25

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- According to a new study by Thintri, Inc., systems based on millimeter wave technology are creating markets that will soon reach billion-dollar levels. The report, "Millimeter Waves: Emerging Markets," analyzes markets in telecommunications, imaging, consumer and automotive, defense and security and other sectors and finds that several are undergoing rapid growth, while others are in the early stages of market entry.

A few are about to witness the entry of game-changing technologies, products and services that, combined with a more open regulatory environment, will transform markets that up to now have been modest.

Millimeter wave (MMW) radiation, that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum generally defined as 20 GHz to 300 GHz, has gained commercial traction in the past decade or so.

Today, MMW imaging is established in airport and other checkpoint security applications, and markets are rapidly growing in inventory control and loss prevention, where systems can quickly scan employees leaving a manufacturing facility to prevent theft. Imaging systems already installed at malls, hidden behind walls, can automatically track suspicious persons who may have concealed weapons or bombs.

Technological evolution is bringing about imaging systems that are more capable, less costly, smaller, lighter and more portable, and take less training to use. This evolution is about to dramatically reduce the cost of such imaging systems, allowing their adoption in a much broader range of venues that will include courthouses, concerts, stadiums, schools, dance clubs and many, many others.

MMW systems are radically transforming telecommunications as well. E-band links are quickly capturing markets in backhaul, where they can be deployed quickly and at a small fraction of the cost of deploying optical fiber, but offering near-fiber data rates.

Millimeter wave links combined with small cell networks may be the only viable solution to the bandwidth challenges facing today's telecom industry as it establishes next-generation 5G networks. 4G networks already approached the theoretical limit on how much data can be squeezed into a given band. Experts predict that in just a few years, wireless data transfer volumes will grow by more than 1,000, with demand for wireless data transfer rates at 10 to 100 times faster than is practical today.

One of the most exciting frontiers in telecommunications is fixed wireless Internet access, where MMW systems are about to facilitate a game-changing market shift. As wireless Internet service providers (WISPs) move to offer MMW-based wireless Internet access across broad geographic regions, the artificial barriers that once served to geographically separate the various access suppliers, like cable and phone companies, will break down.

The result is a Wild West scenario where a large number of players, large and small, compete to offer consumers and businesses access at up to gigabit data rates at low cost. At that time the distinction between fixed and mobile Internet access will largely disappear, as consumers demand broadband access anytime, anywhere, on any device.

The unique properties of millimeter waves lend them to a host of other markets, including satellite Internet access, automotive radar, consumer multimedia, defense and security, manufacturing process and quality control, medical diagnosis, munitions guidance, security perimeter radar, and monitoring of chemical processing and pipelines.

The Thintri market study, "Millimeter Waves: Emerging Markets, makes use of extensive, in-depth interviews with industry executives, business and market development managers along with government and academic researchers.

The report provides a survey of the current state of the art in millimeter wave technology, an assessment of potential applications in terms of their commercial viability, discussion of market development and forecasts for individual markets from 2020 to 2025.

Report information: http://www.thintri.com/Millimeter-waves-report.htm

About Thintri, Inc.

Founded in 1996, Thintri, Inc. (www.thintri.com), is a full-service consulting firm, based in New York and directed by J. Scott Moore, Ph.D.

Thintri's services include business intelligence, market research, technology transfer and technology assessment, and in-depth, off-the-shelf market studies on promising emerging technologies. Topics of focus have included communications, aerospace, medical and industrial imaging, materials and coatings, semiconductor devices, photonics, plastic electronics, manufacturing, industrial logistics, security and defense, thermal management, energy, and a host of others.

For more information, visit http://www.thintri.com or call 914-242-4615.

Media Contact:
J. Scott Moore
+1-914-242-4615
smoore[at]thintri.com

According to a new study by Thintri, Inc., systems based on millimeter wave technology are creating markets that will soon reach billion-dollar levels. The report, "Millimeter Waves: Emerging Markets," analyzes markets in telecommunications, imaging, consumer and automotive, defense and security and other sectors and finds that several are undergoing rapid growth, while others are in the early stages of market entry.

Related link: http://www.thintri.com/

Aligned Technology Solutions Awarded as One of The Financial Times The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2020

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aligned Technology Solutions has been recognized as part of The Financial Times inaugural list of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2020. This prestigious award is presented by The Financial Times and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

The FT The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies is comprised of the enterprises that contribute most heavily to economic growth. The 500 companies featured on the list was announced online on April 6, 2020 and can currently be viewed on the FT website.

Out of the millions of active companies in the Americas, only 500 firms were awarded in the list, and Aligned Technology Solutions is ecstatic to be recognized as one of FT's inaugural list of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2020.

"We are honored to be named to The Financial Times The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2020 rankings," said Gar Whaley, Co-founder, Aligned Technology Solutions. "Being included on this list is a testament to our team and the focus we have on helping our clients achieve success by leveraging technology solutions we implement and manage to grow and secure their business."

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Since 2010 ATS has been helping organizations leverage and manage technology to grow and secure their businesses. Aligned Technology Solutions is an award-winning technology service provider delivering customized and comprehensive IT solutions for IT Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Cloud, VoIP & Broadband. ATS is committed to providing world class customer service and best-of-breed technology solutions that provide our clients competitive advantage in their marketplace.

Learn more at https://www.myalignedit.com/.

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Aligned Technology Solutions has been recognized as part of The Financial Times inaugural list of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2020. This prestigious award is presented by The Financial Times and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Related link: https://www.myalignedit.com/

Alertus Technologies Partners with Vanderbilt University for Emergency Preparedness Seminar

BELTSVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Alertus Technologies, a market leader in unified mass notification, is pleased to announce that it will be partnering with Vanderbilt University for an in-person seminar focused on simplifying and improving mass notification. The seminar will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. CST.

"The upcoming Alertus seminar is a tremendous opportunity for emergency management and preparedness practitioners in higher education to share and learn new ideas as we navigate the daily issues and prepare our institutions to become more resilient," said Johnny Vanderpool, Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety at Vanderbilt University.

During the seminar, Leveraging Mass Notification Systems & Emergency Response to Severe Weather, attendees will learn how they can leverage mass notification systems to better prepare for and respond to weather-related incidents such as tornadoes and severe storms. A wide range of experienced professionals - from Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Alertus, and more - will join the conversation to provide insight on policies and procedures, integrating personal notification systems with a facility-based notification system, and the appropriate channels to leverage for a mass notification solution.

"Alertus serves over 1,700 educational customers globally that all bring unique challenges when it comes to critically communicating with their population. Alertus is proud to deliver a unique solution that fits the individualized needs of their respective communities," said Patrick Dennin, Director of Education Sales at Alertus. "We are excited to hear the unique challenges that schools are facing today at our upcoming seminar. Problems and technology are always changing, and we love to stay ahead of the curve."

Kevin Painter, Regional Account Manager of Education Sales at Alertus, added, "This seminar is unique in the fact that three different speakers-representing 29 schools total-are coming together to share their knowledge and experiences with emergency preparedness and mass notification systems. Whether you work in public safety, emergency preparedness, or information technology, there's a topic for everyone."

Mr. Painter is scheduled to speak about the Alertus System and its many benefits at the seminar.

"Leveraging Mass Notification Systems & Emergency Response to Severe Weather" will be held at the Police Department Support Services Annex at Vanderbilt University on Friday, February 28, 2020.

To register and learn more, visit https://www.alertus.com/seminar-vanderbilt-university.

For more information about Alertus Technologies and additional educational resources, visit https://www.alertus.com/.

About Alertus Technologies

Alertus Technologies is a pioneer and market leader of emergency mass notification systems for large-area, high occupancy facilities. Since 2002, Alertus has engineered groundbreaking solutions for unified mass notification, in-building notification, outdoor notification, and personal notification.

Alertus solutions have been implemented worldwide by thousands of organizations in multiple industries for any number of emergency situations. Information: https://www.alertus.com/.

Alertus Technologies, a market leader in unified mass notification, is pleased to announce that it will be partnering with Vanderbilt University for an in-person seminar focused on simplifying and improving mass notification. The seminar will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. CST.

Related link: https://www.alertus.com/

iTrinegy to Exhibit at SD-WAN Expo Florida 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- iTrinegy announced today that it will be showcasing its Software-Defined Test Networks at SD-WAN Expo being held February 11 - 14, 2020 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. SD-WAN Expo is the leading forum for enterprise executives, service providers, and technology vendors to connect, learn and discuss how the market is growing and how to make the most of the SD-WAN opportunity.

The event includes a robust exhibit floor, industry perspectives, case studies, unique panels and presentations, special events, networking opportunities and much more.

Meet iTrinegy at SD-WAN Expo at booth #830 to learn more about iTrinegy's strategy for enabling both SD-WAN vendors and purchasing Enterprises to achieve realistic SD-WAN Proof-of-Concept and Proof-of-Value testing: https://itrinegy.com/solution-by-task/sd-wan-testing/.

"All organizations will have a concern when introducing new networks into the production environment, namely: Will they be able to deliver the anticipated benefits of SD-WAN without compromising existing application performance and service delivery? Vendors share this concern as they are often asked to demonstrate the effectiveness of their solution to the enterprises," explains iTrinegy Senior Technical Specialist, Frank Puranik. "Whether they are enterprises or vendors what they need is some way to conduct realistic pre-deployment testing of how applications will behave in the new network environment before actually investing in the proposed new infrastructure."

"This is where iTrinegy comes in. Our Software Defined Test Network (SD-TN) products enable both enterprises and vendors to recreate network topologies that accurately mimic the proposed real-world networks, like the Internet, MPLS and Cellular and their associated conditions including bandwidth, latency, loss and jitter."

Frank continues, "For the enterprise, this ability to see if the proposed SD-WAN solution works effectively in even the most trying of circumstances should provide the reassurance that they are making a sound investment. At the same time, a Software Defined Test Network enables SD-WAN vendors to demonstrate their products operating in a realistic equivalent of the customer's network, providing direct proof that it will work as expected when implemented."

Visitors to the iTrinegy booth will be able to discover how its Software Defined Test Network products enable customers and vendors to validate SD-WAN in a controllable environment that accurately mimics real-world WAN circuits, so that realistic proof-of-concept tests can be performed and repeated under both normal and challenging network conditions.

You can hear more from Frank by attending The 20 Questions...Go panel session on Friday 14 February 2020, where he, together with fellow panelists, will provide invaluable insight into what you need to do in the early phases of the SD-WAN research/deployment process, including realistic proof-of-concept testing in order to successfully select and implement the right SD-WAN solution for your organization.

For more information or to register for SD-WAN Expo, contact events@tmcnet.com. For media inquiries, contact Michelle Connolly. Companies interested in exhibiting, sponsorship or advertising packages for SD-WAN Expo should contact TMC's Joe Fabiano at 203-852-6800 x132 or Maureen Gambino at 203-852-6800 x109.

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About iTrinegy

iTrinegy focuses exclusively on the development and delivery of Enterprise-Class Software Defined Test Network (SD-TN) technology which enables organizations to fully understand the impact new types of network infrastructure will have on service delivery (applications, video, voice etc.,) and performance. Our (SD-TN) products enable customers and vendors to validate application performance and behavior in a controllable environment that accurately mimics real-world WAN, Satellite, Cloud, Cellular, SD-WAN and Hybrid circuits, so that realistic proof-of-concept tests can be performed and repeated under both normal and challenging network conditions. iTrinegy is trusted by Governments, Military Organizations and Enterprises across the globe. https://itrinegy.com. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook

About TMC

Through education, industry news, live events and social influence, global buyers rely on TMC's content-driven marketplaces to make purchase decisions and navigate markets. As a result, leading technology vendors turn to TMC for unparalleled branding, thought leadership and lead generation opportunities. Our in-person and online events deliver unmatched visibility and sales prospects for all participants. Through our custom lead generation programs, we provide clients with an ongoing stream of leads that turn into sales opportunities and build databases. Additionally, we bolster brand reputations with the millions of impressions from display advertising on our news sites and newsletters. Making TMC a 360-degree marketing solution, we offer comprehensive event and road show management services and custom content creation with expertly ghost-crafted blogs, press releases, articles and marketing collateral to help with SEO, branding, and overall marketing efforts. For more information about TMC and to learn how we can help you reach your marketing goals, please visit http://www.tmcnet.com/ and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, @tmcnet .

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iTrinegy announced today that it will be showcasing its Software-Defined Test Networks at SD-WAN Expo being held February 11 - 14, 2020 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Related link: https://www.itrinegy.com/

Prime Retail Services Launches New Network Integration Division, Prime-Net

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- On November 1, 2019 Prime Retail Services (primeretailservices.com) launched a new division focused on providing low-voltage and network integration solutions. The division, Prime-Net, will expand the company's current management of low-voltage scopes to include self-performing technicians and the core ability to execute diverse network integration programs in the retail industry.

"In response to our client's changing needs we are adding suites of services that cater to their technology-centric needs. Our strategy for growth has always been about performing well and adding offerings as our clients' needs change," says CEO, Donald Bloom.

With the launch of this new division, Prime clients have the option of getting amazing project management and execution in the areas of construction, installation, electrical, or network integration services. For years Prime has been project managing low voltage services for our clients using sub-contractors. With the ability to perform the services in house we now have greater control over the quality, cost savings, and timelines of projects.

Prime-Net is a networking integration division of Prime Retail Services that provides low-voltage cabling, network infrastructure, and Wi-Fi services to a varied client base. Prime Retail Services has been in operation since 2003 and specializes in project management, retail construction, retail installation, FF&E, millwork, hospitality, healthcare spaces. Prime-Net is headquartered in Flowery Branch, Ga. with operations in the 50 U.S. states, Mexico and Canada.

Learn more: https://primeretailservices.com/

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On November 1, 2019 Prime Retail Services launched a new division focused on providing low-voltage and network integration solutions. The division, Prime-Net, will expand the company's current management of low-voltage scopes to include self-performing technicians and the core ability to execute diverse network integration programs in the retail industry.

Related link: https://primeretailservices.com/

Estel Enables International Prepaid Recharge for Ethio Telecom Subscribers

NEW DELHI, India /ScoopCloud/ -- Estel Technologies has delivered their Prepaid Recharge system to enable international Prepaid recharge for subscribers of Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia. Ethio Telecom is a government owned telecommunications service provider. It upholds a monopoly in the telecommunications services industry in Ethiopia.

Estel Technologies is a specialist m-Commerce technology company offering m- software platforms for Prepaid recharge, m-POS, Mobile Banking, Mobile Money, Mobile Payments, and Voucher Management and serving over 40 customers in more than 30 countries across the globe.

With the implementation of Estel's International Prepaid Recharge solution, Ethiopian diaspora (Ethiopians living outside Ethiopia) can now recharge Ethiopian prepaid phone numbers from their country of residence. Estel's system allows the foreign citizens to pay local currency in their local stores and recharge an Ethio operated phone in Ethiopian currency anytime, anywhere and for any value. Ethio Telecom has outsourced this operation to Teklogix, the company for whom Estel is the technology partner.

With the tremendous growth in prepaid mobile telephony & other prepaid services (such as electricity, TV & internet), it has come a major business process challenge for operators to manage prepaid recharges. Historically, users of Prepaid Services have used scratch cards or vouchers to recharge the service. For several years now, methods of electronic recharge have also become prevalent.

Estel's Managing Director, Raj Hajela said, "Our Prepaid Recharge system includes all capabilities and functionalities which are needed to efficiently run Ethio Telecom's international prepaid e-Recharge service."

Estel's unique solution in the growing Ethiopian market has opened immense opportunities for further growth and business in the region. It has also provided the Ethiopian citizens the ease and satisfaction of recharging their local Ethio prepaid phones from anywhere globally, and at anytime.

About Estel Technologies

Estel Technologies is an ISO 9001 certified provider of Mobile Finance Solutions & Services to mobile operators, banks & their service providers in Asia, Middle East, Africa & Latin America. The Group company, Estel Technologies International FZE is based in the UAE. Their software design, development and technical support center is located in New Delhi (India), and sales offices in India, Dubai & Africa.

Estel has a rich heritage & excellent expertise in the domains of Mobile Payments, Mobile Money, Mobile Money Transfer, Mobile Banking, Prepaid Recharge, and, Bill Pay. Estel serves more than 40 customers in over 30 countries across 4 continents. Estel Technologies deployed and maintains the world's largest top up system with record 50 million transactions in a single day.

Learn more at: http://esteltelecom.com/

Media Contact: Raj Hajela, info@esteltelecom.com

Estel Technologies has delivered their Prepaid Recharge system to enable international Prepaid recharge for subscribers of Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia. Ethio Telecom is a government owned telecommunications service provider. It upholds a monopoly in the telecommunications services industry in Ethiopia.

Related link: http://esteltelecom.com/

Preseem-Azotel API integration helps Minnesota WiFi Optimize Quality of Experience (QoE) for Internet Users

KASSON, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Preseem, a Quality of Experience (QoE) monitoring and optimization platform from Aterlo Networks announced their integration with Azotel Technologies' SIMPLer platform. This API integration allows Preseem to keep in sync with changes to customer packages, account status, and equipment so that it is always enforcing subscriber speed plans and collecting statistics accurately.

Such an integration benefits Wireless Internet Service Providers like Minnesota WiFi to not only measure and optimize their subscriber experience easily but also save time and money in keeping their billing & OSS platform in sync with Preseem.

Darin Steffl, owner/operator at Minnesota WiFi considered delivering consistent internet speeds to his customers a business priority and was looking for a QoS/QoE solution that integrated with his billing & OSS platform, SIMPLer from Azotel. After learning about Preseem at a tradeshow and hearing positive reviews from fellow ISPs, Darin deployed Preseem in early 2018. Since then, Minnesota WiFi actively uses granular insights provided by Preseem to find & proactively fix QoE issues across towers, sectors and subscribers.

Minnesota WiFi also leverages Preseem's QoE optimized shaping to ensure that bulk applications like Netflix or streaming video don't negatively impact interactive applications like VOIP or gaming. With his Preseem-Azotel integration, Minnesota WiFi enjoys the ability to change a customer's plan speed in Azotel and see it take effect automatically in Preseem. Managing delinquent/ non-paying customers has also been a breeze for the WISP after this integration.

"Preseem's integration with Azotel for speed plans implementation and disconnecting non-pay customers has saved us tons of time and money," Darin Steffl, Owner/ operator at Minnesota WiFi noted.

Gerrit Nagelhout, CEO, Preseem added "Our aim with Preseem is to help WISPs ensure happier customers, lower churn and reduced support costs. Integrations like this with Azotel's SIMPLer platform allows us to do that more efficiently."

"We cherish our relationship with Minnesota WiFi and when this request came, we were happy to work with the Preseem team to ensure that managing customer experience is easier for Darin and his team," John O'Hare, CEO, Azotel technologies, commented on this partnership.

A joint case study featuring Minnesota WiFi's experience was also launched recently and can be downloaded on https://www.preseem.com/success-stories-wisps/.

Many other Wireless Internet Service Providers based out of the U.S. and Canada have since then deployed the Preseem-Azotel API integration.

Preseem offers a free 30-day trial to all new customers and integrates with other leading billing platforms in the WISP industry as well. More information is available on the website https://www.preseem.com/. For information on Azotel's SIMPLer platform, please visit https://www.azotel.com/.

About Preseem:

Developed exclusively for WISPs, Preseem is a one-of-a-kind networking solution that monitors and optimizes Quality of Experience (QoE) across towers, sectors and subscribers. On the monitoring side, Preseem measures & analyzes the data flowing through a network to pinpoint towers, sectors & subscribers that are not getting a good experience. Granular data and insights are also available for support teams to troubleshoot customer complaints promptly.

On the optimization front, Preseem leverages advanced active queue management techniques to enforce subscriber plan speeds while ensuring bulk applications like streaming video & upgrades don't affect interactive applications like VoIP and gaming thereby delivering a better internet experience. For more information, visit https://www.preseem.com/ or call 1-833-773-7336.

About Azotel:

Azotel develops integrated customer and operations management solutions (SIMPLer) that empower Operators to run their businesses efficiently and deliver services profitably. Azotel has its headquarters in Cork, Ireland with regional offices in Canada, Chicago and Poland. Azotel is the world leader in B/OSS and currently powers multiple wireless and fiber networks across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, and Australia. For more information, visit https://www.azotel.com/ or call 1-312-239-0680 (USA).

About Minnesota WiFi:

Minnesota WiFi was formed to serve rural Minnesota communities with the best internet service that other companies aren't willing to provide. The company was started by Darin Steffl, a Kasson-Mantorville and St. Olaf College graduate. Darin grew up in the community and understands that customers come first and friendly service is key. For more information, visit https://www.mnwifi.com/ or call 1-507-634-9434.

Preseem, a Quality of Experience (QoE) monitoring and optimization platform from Aterlo Networks announced their integration with Azotel Technologies' SIMPLer platform. This API integration allows Preseem to keep in sync with changes to customer packages, account status, and equipment so that it is always enforcing subscriber speed plans and collecting statistics accurately.

Related link: https://www.aterlo.com/

XG Communities to provide small cell program solutions for the City of Federal Way, Washington

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless and engineering services for carriers and municipalities across the United States, announce their agreement to provide small cell program solutions for the City of Federal Way, Washington.

Under the multi-year agreement, XG Communities will begin managing the City's street light poles and other assets for small cell colocation using Site SeleX software platform. This effort will enhance the ability for Federal Way to deploy wireless connectivity throughout the City. As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, XG Communities will streamline applications with a predictable process.

"I am excited that XG Communities was selected to be our technological partner, and I look forward to working with them to bring our community into the rapidly approaching internet-of-things economy," said Mayor Jim Ferrell, City of Federal Way.

The decision for the City of Federal Way to partner with XG Communities was based on the need to increase connectivity for businesses and residents. The solution will be the foundation to deploy infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve public services.

"Our partnership with Cities, to address wireless deployments, has given us a unique perspective on how to support the carrier-city relationships," said Monnie McGaffigan, President of XG Communities.

About City of Federal Way:

Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington; within the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area, shadowed by the majestic Mount Rainier. The current population is 97,044. Federal Way is locally identified by its 1990s semi-urban development, characterized by landscaped, off-street, multi-structure apartment complexes and shopping centers. For more information, please visit https://www.cityoffederalway.com/.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities. For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

For media or other queries, contact:
XG Communities LLC
(949) 514-4617
info@xgcommunities.com

XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless and engineering services for carriers and municipalities across the United States, announce their agreement to provide small cell program solutions for the City of Federal Way, Washington.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

Pavlos Politopoulos Joins Common Networks as Vice President of Field Operations

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Common Networks today announced that Pavlos Politopoulos has joined as Vice President of Field Operations. In his role, Politopoulos will lead all field staff, managing central operations programs, policies, and processes to support Common's continued rapid growth.

"Our reputation and customer satisfaction are dependent on great service, so I am very excited to have Pavlos join our executive team at Common," said Zach Brock, CEO of Common Networks. "He has an outstanding track record of success, with more than 20 years of experience building and leading global operations organizations. Under Pavlos' leadership, we expect our field operations team to deliver industry-leading service to the communities we serve."

Common is the world's first and only commercially available, graph-based network delivering home internet service. Common is now available to more than 30,000 residents in Santa Clara County and more than 50,000 residents in Alameda, California, with plans to expand into other Bay Area communities this year. For a $50 a month flat rate, Common offers up to 1Gbps home internet service, with no contract, no data caps, and no additional taxes or fees.

"Fixing the struggles consumers face with their internet service provider is something I have been passionate about for a long time, both personally and professionally. Consumers have been forced into lengthy contracts that include bundled services they do not want, with a level of customer service that continues to disappoint," said Pavlos Politopoulos, Vice President of Field Operations at Common Networks. "I am thrilled and proud to have the opportunity to be part of an organization where we are working hard to deliver on our promise to provide faster, more reliable service for a much more affordable monthly fee."

Prior to joining Common, Politopoulos managed large organizations at Google, serving as the Head of Customer Facing Operations at Google Fiber where he oversaw an award-winning team of 80 full-time employees, and more than 1,000 contractor personnel. He led Fiber's customer support and field operations team that delivered industry-leading customer satisfaction.

He is the second executive to leave Google Fiber and join Common. Allan Ng, who joined Common as Chief Marketing Officer last year, was a founding team member and Head of Brand and Advertising at Google Fiber.

Common was founded in 2016 by technology industry veterans Zach Brock, Grace Chen, Mark Jen, and Jessica Shalek. The founding team all previously worked at Square where they built the Square Register product, started the Square developer platform, and led Growth teams for domestic and international expansion.

About Common Networks, Inc.

Common Networks is a wireless 5G home internet provider that brings fiber-class internet to homes. Common Networks is pioneering the use of graph networks to take on traditional incumbents and cable networks to deliver ultra high-speed internet. Founded in 2016, the company is based in San Francisco and has raised more than $34 million in funding from notable partners including General Catalyst, Eclipse Ventures, and Lux Capital.

For more information, visit: https://common.net/

High resolution images and other press resources are available at https://common.net/press

Common Networks today announced that Pavlos Politopoulos has joined as Vice President of Field Operations. In his role, Politopoulos will lead all field staff, managing central operations programs, policies, and processes to support Common's continued rapid growth.

Related link: https://common.net/

Common Networks Launches New Ultra High-Speed Internet Service In South Bay

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Common Networks today announced the launch of its ultra high-speed internet service in the South Bay region. Common is the world's first and only commercially available, graph-based network delivering home internet service, and is now providing residents in Santa Clara, San Jose, and Sunnyvale with a new choice for reliable high-speed home internet.

For a $50 a month flat rate, Common offers up to 1 Gbps home internet service, with no contract, no data caps, and no additional equipment fees.

"Silicon Valley is the epicenter of technology and innovation, and we are excited to offer its residents the high-speed option we have all been waiting for. We've received great feedback from customers of our early access program in the South Bay, and are now ready to provide our fast and friendly home internet service to even more customers," said Zach Brock, CEO of Common Networks. "Unlike other major competitors, we do not have any data caps on our service, and when we have extra bandwidth, we provide that additional speed free to our customers. Our team has worked tirelessly to identify and partner with key organizations like Santa Clara University, and iconic buildings including Tisch Tower, 2350 Mission College, and Casino M8trix, to ensure that local residents can benefit from our service."

Common is now launching to more than 30,000 residents in Santa Clara County, in addition to the over 50,000 residents it can already serve in Alameda, California, with plans to expand into other Bay Area communities this year.

"As one of the most coveted residential buildings in the South Bay, we are always looking for opportunities to increase the quality of life for our residents. But when we asked the cable company to improve connectivity for our building, they wanted us to pay for wiring that would have cost us tens of thousands of dollars," said Brian Didier, building manager at 1700 Civic Center Drive in Santa Clara, California. "Common Networks came in and about a half of our residents now have high-speed internet access at a fraction of what the big telecom giants charge. Common is providing an unmatched combination of speed and price."

Common was founded in 2016 by technology industry veterans Zach Brock, Grace Chen, Mark Jen, and Jessica Shalek. The founding team all previously worked at Square where they built the Square Register product, started the Square developer platform, and led Growth teams for domestic and international expansion.

About Common Networks, Inc.:

Common Networks is a wireless 5G home internet provider that brings fiber-class internet to homes. Common Networks is pioneering the use of graph networks to take on traditional incumbents and cable networks to deliver ultra high-speed internet. Founded in 2016, the company is based in San Francisco and has raised more than $34 million in funding from notable partners including General Catalyst, Eclipse Ventures, and Lux Capital.

For more information, visit https://common.net/ .

High resolution images and other press resources are available at https://common.net/press

Common Networks today announced the launch of its ultra high-speed internet service in the South Bay region. Common is the world's first and only commercially available, graph-based network delivering home internet service, and is now providing residents in Santa Clara, San Jose, and Sunnyvale with a new choice for reliable high-speed home internet.

Related link: https://common.net/

$125M in Telecom Refunds and 25 Years later with Auditel Inc. Telecom Expense Management Company

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Auditel Inc. of Florida celebrates 25 years in business. Barbara Clements founded Auditel in February of 1993. "I'm often asked how Auditel started and changed over the years."

In the early 90's, I was in the long-distance business, and one of our clients was Gooding's Supermarkets, a Florida-based grocery store chain. While reviewing their telecom bills, I noticed they weren't billed usages for 30 phone lines. The telecom vendor thought the phone lines were in use, but I could find none of the normal usages on any bills for the past 10 years, so I requested a site visit.

The Service Provider and the vendor spent the entire day trying to locate the 30 lines. Turns out the lines had never been delivered to the site, and had been billing for the past 10 years! We obtained a refund back to the service established date, plus interest. It was a sizable refund, and I knew right then that I was on to something. I started Auditel and haven't looked back.

Gooding's hired Auditel to oversee their telecom department, and the bank branches inside the supermarkets used our telecom audit services, and the journey began. I enjoyed finding mistakes in the phone and data billings, and there were a lot of errors in our client's bills. The news traveled quickly and we began getting requests for telecom audits for clients like Florida Hospital, Rotech Medical, Sears Pest Control, Airgas, 1st National Bank, Rent a Center, the Orlando Sentinel, Pier1Imports, among others. It was truly amazing to be working with Fortune 500 Companies in our first years of business.

As we expanded, I developed a telecom training curriculum that brought IT Managers, telecom analysts, and accounts payable the telecom expense management tools and process to analyze Service Providers taxes, surcharges, fees, contracts, and USOC codes. With our GSA schedule we trained several divisions of the U.S. Marines, and The National Weather Service. Then GMAC Insurance, Southern Company, RentWay, EchoStar (now Dish Networks) and many more of our clients can't be named due to confidentiality and NDA.

We recently performed telecom expense management services for a client with current TEM provider. After two other firms independently conducted the telecom audit they couldn't find any telecom refunds or savings. The client asked us to perform the same audit, within 3 weeks we delivered findings of over $350K in refunds plus monthly savings, with no change of Service Provider, and no upfront costs. Auditel contingency TEM services deliver unbiased results.

What started out as a question about a Gooding's phone bill ended up starting the foundations of Auditel. Now thanks to our clients, for 25 years we've delivered telecom audits, inventory management, telecom training, and contingency based telecom expense management.

Learn more at: https://auditelinc.com

Auditel Inc. of Florida celebrates 25 years in business. Barbara Clements founded Auditel in February of 1993. "I'm often asked how Auditel started and changed over the years. In the early 90's, I was in the long-distance business, and one of our clients was Gooding's Supermarkets, a Florida-based grocery store chain."

Related link: https://auditelinc.com/

XG Communities announces advancement for the City of La Puente’s small cell and 5G wireless strategy

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC and the City of La Puente, Calif. announced that approximately 1,500 street light poles are now available to wireless carriers and technology companies for small cell deployment. The street light poles are available on XG Communities' Site SeleX Platform (www.siteselex.com).

City of La Puente, located in Los Angeles County, partnered with XG communities to acquire the wireless communications expertise needed to properly manage requests from carriers to lease pole assets. This was important for La Puente, as the City recently completed the purchase of 1,500 street light poles from Southern California Edison.

"The City is in the initial phases of converting the existing high pressure sodium street lights, with more energy efficient LED lights, to provide better lighting at a reduced cost to taxpayers," said Mayor Violeta Lewis. "The City's decision to partner with XG Communities is to help La Puente organize and market street light poles for small cells sites, create carrier interest and a managed process, which in turn, improves our community's quality of life."

Over the past 3 months, XG Communities has been developing a master plan and preparing the City's inventory of assets on the Site Selex platform for marketing to wireless providers.

Monnie McGaffigan, President of XG Communities, said "It's exciting to see the leadership that our cities are providing nationally in getting us ready for 5G. La Puente, in particular, has been a true partner in finding creative solutions to offer locations on its assets while still meeting city priorities."

She added that they would be launching neighboring cities, including City of Industry and City of West Covina, in the coming month.

About The City of La Puente:

20 miles from downtown Los Angeles, La Puente was once the location to the largest walnut packing plant in the world. Today, the City is a friendly, culturally diverse residential community and home to about 40,496 people.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities (formerly dba 5 Bars Communities) is headquartered in Irvine, California. XG Communities organizes and markets the siting rights for small cell deployment on city property to wireless communications providers through its Site SeleX Platform. XG Communities currently has agreements with 27 cities and all major carriers.

For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

For media queries, contact:
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XG Communities LLC and the City of La Puente, Calif. announced that approximately 1,500 street light poles are now available to wireless carriers and technology companies for small cell deployment. The street light poles are available on XG Communities' Site SeleX Platform.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

XG Communities congratulates La Habra Heights on their 40th anniversary and our new partnership to address growing wireless technology demands

LA HABRA HEIGHTS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- La Habra Heights is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its founding; a picturesque jewel in the middle of a cement jungle. As a tight-knit community, committed to preserving the look and feel of a small rural town, it was important to partner with an expert in the field. XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and wireless management services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement with the City of La Habra Heights to manage wireless coverage solutions and prepare the City for small cell applications.

Under the multi-year agreement, XG Communities will begin marketing the City's street light poles and other assets for small cell technology. This effort will enhance the ability for La Habra Heights to deploy 5G wireless connectivity throughout the city, without compromising the City's aesthetic preservation.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated the industry will deploy hundreds of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the City and carriers, XG Communities will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving community aesthetics.

The decision for the City of La Habra Heights to partner with XG Communities was based on increasing connectivity and preserving the community's rural beauty achieved by the intentional efforts and commitment of residents for the past 75 years.

About City of LA HABRA HEIGHTS:

Founded in 1978, La Habra Heights is a picturesque community, an oasis right in the middle of the urban desert of the Los Angeles Basin, compromised of natural beauty and panoramic views; over twenty percent of the land is commited to natural open space and another twenty percent to recreational open space. The community consists of 6.2 square miles and 5,712 residents.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities, is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing , management and engineering services for cities and municipalities. For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and wireless management services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement with the City of La Habra Heights, Calif., to manage wireless coverage solutions and prepare the City for small cell applications.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

City of Whittier votes to establish a new path to 5G using small cell infrastructure

WHITTIER, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and wireless management services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement with the City of Whittier, preparing the City for small cell applications.

Under the multi-year agreement, XG Communities will begin marketing the City's street light poles and other assets in the City's right-of-way for small cell colocation. This effort enhances the City's ability to deploy 5G wireless connectivity throughout the city.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks and get ready for 5G, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, XG Communities will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving community aesthetics and generate revenue for the City.

Monnie McGaffigan, President of XG Communities, said "We are thrilled to work with the City of Whittier. We continue to receive very positive feedback from cities and carriers regarding the huge need for an intermediary like XG, to help facilitate the process and prepare cities for the onslaught of small cell applications."

The decision for the City of Whittier to partner with XG Communities was based on maintaining local control and increasing 5G connectivity for businesses, residents, and visitors. The strong sense of Whittier's heritage stresses the protection of landmarks and the prevention of visual blight to ensure a visually pleasing community. The City and XG hope to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve public services through the planned implementation of 5G infrastructure.

About the City of Whittier:

A city rich in traditions and history, Whittier is an attractive and desirable community nestled in Los Angeles County, California. Whittier strives to provide a well-maintained infrastructure, a safe community and an active community that ensures the City's identity and character are preserved and enhanced.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities, formerly 5 Bars Communities, is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities.

For more information, please visit http://www.xgcommunities.com

For more information, contact:
XG Communities LLC
(949) 514-4617
info@xgcommunities.com

XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and wireless management services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement with the City of Whittier, California, preparing the City for small cell applications.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

The City of Fresno and XG Communities announce 100 site small cell 4.9G / 5G deployment

FRESNO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, XG Communities, LLC announced the first of over 100 new 4.9G/5G small cell sites utilizing city-owned infrastructure in the City of Fresno. The network, which is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2018, will cover over half of the City with the latest wireless technology. This places Fresno as a clear market leader among the first cities nationwide to commence the roll-out of advanced small cell networks.

Together, Fresno and XG Communities have laid the groundwork for efficient, city-wide scaled deployment of next generation wireless utilizing the vertical infrastructure, fiber and conduit. The new network is foundational for technology companies and smart city initiatives which have been frustrated by the lack of progress made by national wireless carriers developing advanced small cell networks.

The network is being developed by Small Cell Partners, a Manhattan Beach, California based investment group. Although Small Cell Partners has not shared network details, it anticipates announcing 12 more XG Communities cities where it will be implementing similar next generation networks that will service both new entrant wireless providers and traditional national wireless carriers.

The network will boast 100 megabit to gigabit speeds to be optimized to support emerging smart city and IoT technologies as well as over-the-top streaming videos. Small Cell Partners also anticipates early trials of 3.5 GHz CBRS technologies.

John Clarey, CEO of XG Communities stated, "The agreement with Small Cell Partners is indicative of the beginning of a new chapter in communications utilizing next generation disruptive technologies which will change the landscape of wireless broadband delivery to consumers and businesses. You will see new names in the industry providing these new advanced technologies similar to the explosion of telecommunications after the breakup of the Bell monopolies."

He went on to state, "The next generation small cell networks will be far superior to the existing wireless networks offering higher speeds, lower latency, lower costs and better coverage."

Outdoor small cell wireless deployments have been restricted by cities and wireless carriers treating the implementations like macro tower developments. Through the work of XG Communities, in collaboration with over 30 cities nationwide, a new paradigm has been created that allows city-owned infrastructure of poles, fiber and conduit to be organized and developed by wireless providers utilizing XG's Site SeleX database and reservation system. Site SeleX boasts over 300,000 assets ready for small cell deployment.

The residents and businesses in Fresno will benefit from this new network.

About Fresno:

City of Fresno is in the Top 10 Largest Cities in California by population with around 522,000+ residents. The city has become an economic hub of the San Joaquin Valley and it is 24th for most livable city in the US for people 35 and under!

With a robust public infrastructure, Fresno = Quality Lifestyle, with a low cost of living and numerous National Parks. Learn more: https://www.fresno.gov/.

About XG:

XG Communities, formerly 5 Bars Communities, is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities.

For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

About Small Cell Partners:

Small Cell Partners is a Manhattan Beach, California based investment group targeting 5,000 small cell site deployments nationwide over the next 12 months. Small Cell Partners networks will include both traditional wireless carriers and new entrants utilizing 4G, 5G and CBRS next generation technologies.

Today, XG Communities, LLC announced the first of over 100 new 4.9G / 5G small cell sites utilizing city-owned infrastructure in the City of Fresno. The network, which is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2018, will cover over half of the City with the latest wireless technology. This places Fresno as a clear market leader among the first cities nationwide to commence the roll-out of advanced small cell networks.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

Cost-Effective GPS Distribution Over Fiber – GPS Fiber Transport Optimized for C-RAN

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Optical Zonu Corp, a U.S. carrier-approved supplier of RF-Over-Fiber transport solutions and fiber monitored digital transport, has released a version of their GPS Fiber Transport specifically designed for providing the GPS connectivity for C-RAN hubs. This feature now offers 8 and 16 outputs with optional auto-switchover redundancy.

The new versions minimize the hardware needed for GPS distribution while ensuring the final connections to the BBUs are still short, lightweight RF jumpers.

According to Gary Grimes, Director of Sales for Optical Zonu's RF over Fiber division, "Even with auto-redundancy this solution allows the wireless network engineers to provide all the needed GPS connectivity to their BBUs using lightweight optical fiber instead of heavy coaxial cable - all at a price competitive with legacy active coaxial splitters."

Optical Zonu's GPS Fiber Transport has been deployed extensively throughout all wireless networks. This popular solution features a compact design, simplicity of installation and a patented optical alarm reporting which allows carriers the ability to monitor the status of their remote antennas and fiber links by way of their current base station equipment and Network Management System.

Unlike other fiber transport solutions, it does this without the need for a dedicated SNMP link to some browser-based application, thereby offering carriers a truly seamless, "drop in" solution for both GPS-fiber-transport and antenna failure monitoring.

"This is a real improvement on our recently patented technology, it demonstrates that our technology team is always forward looking so we can consistently innovate, develop and offer cutting edge industry solutions," said Meir Bartur, CEO of Optical Zonu.

Features:
* Supports all GPS frequencies internationally
* Rugged Fiber Transmitter for indoor or outdoor mounting
* Full redundancy - dual transports from antenna to receiver with automatic switchover after ANY single point of failure
* Each system supports one or two GPS antenna paths
* Supports high level of optical and RF splitting for easy, cost-effective routing of GPS for C-RAN hubs and base station hotels
* Operates on backed up base station power or dual AC power supplies
* Simple to install - no adjustments, no software.

About Optical Zonu:
Founded in 2001, Optical Zonu manufacturers a range of digital and analog RF-Over-Fiber products for commercial and government wired and wireless networks, satellite and telemetry/tracking earth stations, broadcast and Public Safety networks. The company's fast track product development ensures on time delivery of reliable, cost-effective standard product as well as custom solutions for our customers' most pressing needs. We provide full design and bid support along with on-site deployment services.

For more information on Optical Zonu's capabilities, please visit our web site at https://www.opticalzonu.com/ or call us at 818-780-9701.

Optical Zonu Corp, a U.S. carrier-approved supplier of RF-Over-Fiber transport solutions and fiber monitored digital transport, has released a version of their GPS Fiber Transport specifically designed for providing the GPS connectivity for C-RAN hubs. This feature now offers 8 and 16 outputs with optional auto-switchover redundancy.

Related link: https://www.opticalzonu.com/

iTrinegy NE-ONE X-Series accelerates and simplifies SD-WAN Evaluation

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today at Cisco Live, Cisco's annual IT and communications conference, iTrinegy, specialists in mitigating risk associated with application performance over networks, announced the launch of their NE-ONE X-Series Network Emulator. This product combines 10Gbps performance with NE-ONE features such as Auto-configuration and Network Scenario Builder, to enable organizations to easily test applications in up to 10Gbps Point-to-Point Virtual Test Networks that mimic real-world environments.

With network infrastructures constantly evolving, as witnessed by the development of SD-WAN, applications and data are now being delivered over an array of different speed network connections that could include WAN, WiFi, Mobile and Cloud, and possibly even Satellite. Therefore, it is important to verify that applications are going to be able to cope with the inevitable variations in network speed, quality and availability, prior to actual deployment.

The NE-ONE X-Series addresses this requirement by being able to recreate higher performance Point-to-Point multipath test and evaluation network environments in which to conduct SD-WAN Proof-of-Concept, Evaluation and Training, Data Center and Server Relocation Testing, VDI Testing, WAN Optimizer Testing, Encryption Testing, Unified Comms Testing, Mobile App Testing and App Testing over Satellite circuits.

The X-Series epitomises the existing NE-ONE Network Emulator design principle of being easy to use and cost-effective, and along with enhanced performance, is supplied with all the full range of NE-ONE features as standard.

"With SD-WAN adoption as a prime example, we recognized that there was a need to validate application performance at scale, by being able to the mimic multiple low and high speed WAN links associated with typical SD-WAN deployment, so it made perfect sense for us to release a 10Gbps capable point-to-point emulator like the NE-ONE X-Series," explains Frank Puranik, iTrinegy Product Director. "However, conscious that existing 10G emulators use complex and cumbersome tabular style interfaces, we wanted to greatly simplify the process of setting up and running real-world higher speed test networks, and we are confident that the NE-ONE X-Series successfully fulfils this brief."

"Since its launch in 2015, the NE-ONE Network Emulator range has proved popular with governments, the military and enterprises across the globe, enabling both vendor and end-user organizations to easily validate application performance over networks," adds iTrinegy Director Graham Wood. "The introduction of the X-Series (10Gbps) models will broaden the appeal of this product range, especially given that the starting price, as a perpetual license, is less than $30,000."

About the NE-ONE Range:

The NE-ONE Network Emulator range is available in three formats: desktop (up to 1Gbps) virtual appliance (up to 200Mbps) and now half rack-mount (10Gbps). Customers have the added assurance that as their requirements change the NE-ONE hardware and virtual versions can be upgraded across the range, in most cases by simply purchasing a new license key.

Learn more at: https://www.itrinegy.com/products/network-emulators/ne-one-range.

About iTrinegy:

iTrinegy is trusted by governments, military organizations and enterprises across the globe including LSRC (UK MoD), Federal Government and Military, Alcatel, Aviva, BT, Boeing, Cisco, Fidelity Worldwide Investments, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, National Australia Bank, Raytheon, Thomson Reuters, Salesforce and Starbucks.

For more information please visit https://www.itrinegy.com/.

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At Cisco Live, Cisco's annual IT and communications conference, iTrinegy, specialists in mitigating risk associated with application performance over networks, announced the launch of their NE-ONE X-Series Network Emulator. This product combines 10Gbps performance with NE-ONE features such as Auto-configuration and Network Scenario Builder, to enable organizations to easily test applications in up to 10Gbps Point-to-Point Virtual Test Networks that mimic real-world environments.

Related link: https://www.itrinegy.com/

Optical Zonu, Sayres, and Cogitari Link Up to Bring Cutting-Edge RF over Fiber Solutions to the Defense Industry

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Optical Zonu Corp ("OZC"), a major manufacturer of analog and digital fiber optic solutions, is pleased to announce a new RF over Fiber solutions partnership with Sayres & Associates and Cogitari.

Together, these industry veterans will deliver and promote cutting-edge military-grade RFoF manufacturing, engineering/design, integration, and support to all functions in the American and allied defense industry. This would thereby be the first end-to-end RF over Fiber partnership in the industry, promising to offer seamless service and optimization to defense agencies around the globe.

Optical Zonu's RF over Fiber transport solutions (10Khz - 40Ghz) have a proven track record with defense and aerospace customers in mission-critical applications, like spectral monitoring, Satellite communication, Cellular and Wi-Fi DAS, telemetry, and GPS distribution. Simultaneously, as systems analysts and engineers, Sayres & Associates bring years of experience in helping government customers understand and apply the benefits of ground-breaking RF over Fiber technologies, like those of Optical Zonu. Furthermore, with the help of their strategic integrations partner, Cogitari, Sayres is able to integrate solutions from the exotic, regional system to the turnkey and battle-ready mobile unit.

"This partnership is perfect for our current -and future- defense customers who need the latest communication technologies with extreme reliability and no-nonsense service," said Mike Bishop, CTO of Sayres & Associates. "Working with Optical Zonu, whose RF over Fiber transport solutions have successfully been deployed in all manner of defense environments, we know that we'll be promoting, designing for, and supporting top notch systems."

"We also pride ourselves on being a rather cost-effective option for such custom, demanding systems," said Meir Bartur, Ph.D., CEO of Optical Zonu. "We have a great deal of expertise and experience in-house, having dealt with some of the most discerning defense agencies in the world, so future customers benefit from our scaling of customization and veteran customer service."

To learn more about Optical Zonu's RF over Fiber transport solutions, visit https://www.opticalzonu.com/.

To learn more about Sayres & Associates or its integrations partner, Cogitari, visit http://www.sayresandassociates.com/ or http://cogitari.us/.

About Optical Zonu:
Founded in 2001, Optical Zonu manufacturers a range of digital and analog RF-Over-Fiber products for commercial and government wired and wireless networks, satellite and telemetry/tracking earth stations, broadcast and Public Safety networks. The company's fast track product development ensures on time delivery of reliable, cost-effective standard product as well as custom solutions for our customers' most pressing needs. We provide full design and bid support along with on-site deployment services. For more information on Optical Zonu's capabilities, please visit our web site at https://www.opticalzonu.com/ or call us at 818-780-9701.

About Sayres & Associates:
Sayres and Associates Corporation (Sayres) is a dynamic, Native American-owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that has been providing excellence in service to the federal government since 2001. The company offers a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including: acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis; and translation and interpretation services. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in San Diego, Calif. and Bath, Maine, Sayres employees are located in nine states, the District of Columbia and OCONUS. Please visit https://www.sayresandassociates.com/ for more info.

About Cogitari:
Cogitari Systems provides emerging technologies consulting, integration, and implementation services to customers in the public and private sector. The company focuses on process optimization by increasing workflow efficiency, personnel and information security, and cost savings by developing and managing technology road maps. The Cogitari team is comprised of operations experts and technologists with decades of experience in software engineering, data analysis, business administration, knowledge management, logistics, security, and intelligence. Teams work both independently and in collaboration with the foremost inventors and manufacturers of rapidly evolving technologies. Please visit our website http://cogitari.us/ for more info.

Optical Zonu Corp ("OZC"), a major manufacturer of analog and digital fiber optic solutions, is pleased to announce a new RF over Fiber solutions partnership with Sayres & Associates and Cogitari. Together, these industry veterans will deliver and promote cutting-edge military-grade RFoF manufacturing, engineering/design, integration, and support.

Related link: https://www.opticalzonu.com/

City of La Verne votes 5-0 to establish a new path to 5G using small cell infrastructure

LA VERNE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of La Verne, California.

Under the multi-year agreement, XG Communities will begin marketing the City's street light poles and other assets for small cell colocation. This effort will enhance the ability for La Verne to deploy wireless connectivity throughout the city.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks and get ready for 5G, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, XG Communities will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving community aesthetics and generate long-term revenue to the City.

The decision for the City of La Verne to partner with XG Communities was based on maintaining control, preventing visual blight and increasing connectivity for businesses, residents and citizens. The solution will be the foundation to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve public services.

About City of LA VERNE:

La Verne is nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel - Pomona Valley. Although La Verne is located in metropolitan Los Angeles County, it is a "close-knit" community which has been able to retain its "small town" traditions and virtues.

La Verne is a well balanced residential community which includes a good mix of commercial and industrial uses as well as the University of La Verne, an airport and fine public and private schools.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities, formerly 5 Bars Communities, is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities. For more information, please visit http://www.xgcommunities.com/.

XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of La Verne, California.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

City of Villa Park votes 5-0, joining 20+ California cities to help standardize and expedite small cell deployment

VILLA PARK, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of Villa Park, California.

Under the multi-year agreement, XG Communities will begin marketing the City's street light poles and other assets for small cell colocation. This effort will enhance the ability for Villa Park to deploy wireless connectivity throughout the city.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, XG Communities will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving community aesthetics and generate long-term revenue to the City.

The decision for the City of Villa Park to partner with XG Communities was based on maintaining control, preventing visual blight and increasing connectivity for businesses, residents and citizens. The solution will be the foundation to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve public services.

"We are excited XG Communities was selected by Villa Park City Council to be their technology partner. We look forward to working with the beautiful City of Villa Park to enhance wireless connectivity, without compromising city aesthetics," said Monnie McGaffigan, XG Communities President.

About City of VILLA PARK:

The City of Villa Park is in the center of Orange County. The City is 2.1 square miles in its entirety, with a population of approximately 5,948 and a median resident age of 51 years. The City contains approximately 2,024 residential homes with 95 percent home ownership. The median home value is $1,227,500. The City has only one commercial center, and otherwise is 99.9 percent built-out on lots that average approximately half an acre. The City is an oasis in the midst of urbanity, providing validity to their motto, "The Hidden Jewel."

About XG Communities:

XG Communities, formerly 5 Bars Communities, is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities. For more information, please visit: http://xgcommunities.com/.

XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of Villa Park, California.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

City of La Puente votes 5-0, joining 20+ California cities to help standardize and expedite small cell deployment

LA PUENTE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of La Puente, California.

Under the multi-year agreement, XG Communities will begin marketing the City's street light poles and other assets for small cell colocation. This effort will enhance the ability for La Puente to deploy wireless connectivity throughout the city.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, XG Communities will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving community aesthetics and generate long-term revenue to the City.

The decision for the City of La Puente to partner with XG Communities was based on maintaining control, preventing visual blight and increasing connectivity for businesses, residents and citizens. The solution will be the foundation to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve public services.

"I am excited that XG Communities was selected by the La Puente City Council to be our technological partner, and I look forward to working with them to bring our community into the rapidly approaching internet-of-things economy," said Mayor Violeta Lewis, City of La Puente.

About City of LA PUENTE:

Located 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles, La Puente was once the location to the largest walnut packing plant in the world. Today, the City is a friendly, culturally diverse residential community and home to about 40,496 people.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities, formerly 5 Bars Communities, is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities. For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of La Puente, California.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

The City of Portland is anxious to bring additional cellular coverage to their citizens – RFP awarded to XG Communities

PORTLAND, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities, a premier provider of wireless marketing plans and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, has been awarded an exclusive wireless marketing agreement with the City of Portland.

After an extensive process, the City of Portland has partnered with XG Communities to enhance coverage and capacity in alignment with the City's goal of greater connectivity. The decision to partner with XG Communities was made based on the company's ability to retain local control, preserve aesthetic integrity and increase connectivity for businesses and residents. Additionally, addressing wireless inequality in the City of Portland is necessary to drive economic development.

As wireless networks transition from 4G to 5G technology, wireless carriers will look to deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells nationwide. This exponential increase in the volume wireless facility applications will strain city resources. In collaboration with carriers, XG Communities will organize and streamline the application and deployment processes in order to serve the city and carriers.

"We are thrilled to partner with the City of Portland on this important initiative. Now more than ever, wireless infrastructure will be the underpinning of economic development and citizen satisfaction," said Monnie McGaffigan, President of XG Communities. "Connectivity is the backbone of a productive economy and a connected community. We are honored to assist Portland in this endeavor."

About The City of Portland:

Neighborhood-oriented since its founding, Portland grew outward to become the vibrant and charming major city it is today. The birthplace for car sharing, Portland is already a favorite amongst millennials; the city is not only surrounded by lush Oregon landscapes and a cycling community, but it is a hub for startups, collaboration and green practices, with coffee and farm to table cuisine surrounded by the largest collection of microbreweries in the country.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities (formerly dba 5 Bars Communities) is headquartered in Irvine, California. XG Communities organizes and markets the siting rights for small cell deployment on city property to wireless communications providers through its Site SeleX Platform. XG Communities currently has agreements with 27 cities and all major carriers.

For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

XG Communities, a premier provider of wireless marketing plans and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, has been awarded an exclusive wireless marketing agreement with the City of Portland.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

First small cells come to life in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC and the City of Sacramento announced that multiple carriers have received permit approvals to build small cells in downtown Sacramento. Mobilitie began construction immediately and already has sites on air. Sacramento's model invites carriers and connectivity providers to enhance wireless coverage and capacity for the citizens of Sacramento by leveraging city-owned assets.

Sacramento has updated its policies and processes to allow for small cells to quickly obtain city approval. Sacramento's goal to be the nation's first 5G city is close to realization.

"We're honored to be a proving ground and of interest to so many technology and connectivity providers," Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said. "We believe that our strategy to improve connectivity and competition for our residents is working."

Carriers built test sites in 2017 and intend to construct hundreds of small cells over the coming months. The sites are aesthetically pleasing and are in line with the city's technology priorities.

"We're disrupting how small cells are deployed - making the process faster, streamlined, and predictable," said XG Communities founder and CEO John Clarey. "We think our model working with cities is the future and we've proven that it works here in California."

About XG Communities:

XG Communities (formerly 5 Bars) is an Irvine, California, privately held premier provider of Wireless Asset Marketing for municipalities developing comprehensive wireless strategies through a unique holistic view of city owned assets, coverage and capacity. XG Communities is a leading wireless innovator bridging the gap between cities and carriers.

For more information, visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

XG Communities LLC and the City of Sacramento announced that multiple carriers have received permit approvals to build small cells in downtown Sacramento. Mobilitie began construction immediately and already has sites on air. Sacramento's model invites carriers and connectivity providers to enhance wireless coverage and capacity for the citizens of Sacramento by leveraging city-owned assets.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

RingBoost Makes Available Vanity Phone Numbers for Legal Marijuana Businesses

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- RingBoost(TM), the nation's leading provider of vanity toll-free and local phone numbers, has announced the availability of special vanity phone numbers for marijuana businesses. The recent legalization of marijuana around the country has led to steep competition in this booming industry. Vanity phone numbers provide instant credibility and brand recognition in a way no other market tool can.

"The immediate goal for local brick-and-mortar businesses is to generate more phone calls and more foot traffic," said Paul Faust, a senior vice president for business development at RingBoost(TM). "This is as true for marijuana businesses as it is for any other business. More phone calls means more chances to earn new customers."

Faust added, "Industry research has shown that phone leads convert ten times more often than web leads into paying customers, which means marijuana businesses who make use of a branded phone number such as 541-YES-WEED will have a tremendous competitive advantage in their markets."

RingBoost(TM) is currently offering a variety of options for marijuana dispensaries, including local phone number options in four or seven digits in most local area codes (e.g. 541-383-WEED, 541-YES-WEED), and powerful toll-free options, including 1-800-CANNABIS, which is available for exclusive use in individual markets in states where marijuana is legal.

About RingBoost:

RingBoost(TM) is a Primary Wave Media ( http://www.primarywavemedia.com/ ) and Inc 500/5000 company. We are the leading provider of local and toll-free vanity number marketing services and give businesses the tools they need to expand local marketing outreach and boost the number of incoming calls & sales. We work with companies around the country to increase marketing campaign response rates and enhance advertising effectiveness through our local and toll-free, easy-to-remember phone numbers. For more information, visit: https://www.ringboost.com/.

RingBoost(TM), the nation's leading provider of vanity toll-free and local phone numbers, has announced the availability of special vanity phone numbers for marijuana businesses. The recent legalization of marijuana around the country has led to steep competition in this booming industry. Vanity phone numbers provide instant credibility and brand recognition in a way no other market tool can.

Related link: https://www.ringboost.com/

Call2Customers Announces the Launch of Revamped and Responsive Website

NEW DELHI, India /ScoopCloud/ -- One of India's most promising outsource call centers, Call2Customers (C2C), launches new website to expand its customer base and engagement.

"Changes are the law of nature and results in improvement and betterment of any entity. So we are happy to welcome you to the new look of the website of Call2Customers showing Call2Customers' prospective and perspective to work as a call center partner with global companies," says Raj Kanojia of C2C.

Call2Customers has changed the look of its website to make it:

* More user-friendly: Our new website is made in such a way that it is more comfortable for a user to know about the services provided.

* Simple and easy to understand: The language used makes it more simple and easy to understand. The contents are more precise and well defined.

* Navigable: New website helps you to easily navigate the services you require for your business. You can easily find the service for your business requirement.

* More Explicit: We have served different industries across the world based on in-depth knowledge of different call center services. We have secured a vast clientele in a short span of time and our clients have trust and faith on us. The services provided by Call2Customers are written with details of their working, experience as already define with reference in client of us section and marketing style in precise manner.

* Versatile: On therequest of our clients we have added new services known for online business reputation services. We provide digital marketing services for your website which includes SEO, SMO, PPC, content marketing and e-mail marketing.

* Highly Affordable: Call2Customers offers high-quality call center services at competitive rates, which is dependent on skill levels, type of work, location and duration of the application with factors like complexity of projects and call volumes. We provide quality services at very reasonable price of $6 - $12 whereas the call centers in developed countries provide services at $20 - $55. We provide customized services based on flexible pricing structure including hourly payment system, commission based payment system or both together to fulfill objective of your business.

* Highly Flexible: It is mobile friendly and easy to use on desktop, laptop or mobile. You can navigate through any platform.

* More Transparent: References and testimonials are added for recommendation with their contacts.You can contact our clients to know our working style and achievements before hiring us.

* Technologically Advanced: We upgraded our cloud computing system for inbound call centers as well as outbound call centers services. You can access instant and real statistics, monitor the live call, feedback of the agents directly with pre-existing features of outbound predictive and preview dialer.

* Backup Solutions: We also upgraded the following resources to keep the backup strong to run your business hurdle less:

Network Backup - We follow BGP configuration to keep network backup where we have backup of internet to support BGP.

Power Backup - We run facility on dual power backup where we have online UPS which auto switch in case of power failure and if power goes for longer duration then auto switch to diesel generator from online UPS.

Facility Backup - We have another running facility within 2 kilometers radius which acts as each other facility backup.

Call centers agents Backup - We keep the backup agents to ensure minimum login count available if agents go for sudden leave.

* Security and safety: Our call center is fully secured with the CCTV cameras and guards.

The change in the website look does not change our dedication, prospective or goal for our clients.

We provide services for 24/7/365 operation. Our team works with same dedication and attitude to provide you most efficient and effective results and to fulfill your business objective. Our aim is your growth.

More information: http://www.call2customers.com/.

About Call2Customers Call Center Pvt. Ltd.:
Based in New Delhi, India, Call2Customers (C2C) has been helping small-to-medium businesses and entertainment companies establish their brand and grow revenue since 2015. Call2Customers has developed numerous proprietary solutions for call center and bpo services and digital marketing.

Editorial Note: Company does business as both singular and plural form of "Call2Customer" and "Call2Customers."

Contact:
Call2Customers Call Center Pvt. Ltd., USA: +1-646-878-9001, Universal number: +91 989-105-7170, Email: sales@call2customers.com

One of India's most promising outsource call centers, Call2Customers (C2C), launches new website to expand its customer base and engagement. 'Changes are the law of nature and results in improvement and betterment of any entity. So we are happy to welcome you to the new look of the website showing Call2Customers' prospective and perspective to work as a call center partner with global companies,' says Raj Kanojia of C2C.

Related link: http://www.call2customers.com/

XG Communities announces advancement for the City of Beaumont’s 5G wireless strategy

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC and the City of Beaumont, Calif. announced that approximately 2,000 street light poles are available to wireless carriers and technology companies for small cell deployment. The street light poles are available on XG Communities' Site SeleX Platform (www.siteselex.com).

Located in Riverside County, the City of Beaumont has served as an attractive location for residents from Los Angeles and neighboring counties. The population has grown more than twenty percent since 2000, requiring a significant investment from the City into its infrastructure. The move to offer potential small cell sites on city assets is a part of its efforts to update its infrastructure and connectivity, as well as raising new revenue for the city.

The City of Beaumont signed an exclusive agreement with XG Communities in October 2017 to help the city organize and market the siting rights on city assets. Over the past 3 months, XG Communities has been developing a master plan and preparing the City's inventory of assets on the Site Selex platform for marketing to wireless providers.

Monnie McGaffigan, President of XG Communities, said "It's exciting to see the leadership that our cities are providing nationally in getting us ready for 5G. Beaumont, in particular, has been a true partner in finding creative solutions to offer locations on its assets while still meeting city priorities."

She added that they would be launching neighboring cities, including San Bernardino, in the coming month.

About The City of Beaumont:

Founded at the turn of the 20th century, the Beaumont boosts a rich history and charm for its residents and the many travelers on their way to the Mohave Desert and nearby moutains. The City of Beaumont has focused on developed a number of master planned communities and has ramped up its commitment to attracting investment to the region over the past two decades.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities (formerly dba 5 Bars Communities) is headquartered in Irvine, California. XG Communities organizes and markets the siting rights for small cell deployment on city property to wireless communications providers through its Site SeleX Platform. XG Communities currently has agreements with 27 cities and all major carriers.

For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

For media queries, contact:
XG Communities LLC (formerly dba 5 Bars Communities)
(949) 514-4617
info@xgcommunities.com

XG Communities LLC and the City of Beaumont, Calif. announced that approximately 2,000 street light poles are available to wireless carriers and technology companies for small cell deployment. The street light poles are available on XG Communities' Site SeleX Platform.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

XG Communities Threatens the Current Outdated Small Cell Deployment Model

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of accelerated, organized and predictable wireless deployment for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced initial success in solving the small cell inventory and speed-to-deployment problems facing connectivity providers. Contrary to macro tower ownership models, XG Communities serves as the facilitator in the process for both cities and carriers, reducing variability and increasing the speed.

XG Communities has developed the first of its kind digital portal to enable carriers to reserve city-owned assets for small cell deployment, in only a few steps.

XG Communities' approach removes the lengthy back and forth process for legal negotiations and provides predictability for cities. So far, XG Communities has launched 6 cities on the Site SeleX Platform, including four cities in California (Sacramento, Fresno, Clovis and San Luis Obispo) and St. Louis, Missouri.

A CEO of a major tower company recently highlighted the challenge of deploying small cells - citing a backlog of 25,000 small cell orders with an average deployment time of 18 to 24 months. Given this timeline, connectivity providers will not be able to meet density required for the deployment of 5G and other emerging technologies. XG Communities' goal is to decrease the deployment timeline 6 months process. XG Communities is unique in its approach with cities, which involves close collaboration with cities to strengthen the city's expertise and revise processes to align with the new technical requirements of small cell deployment. The common goal between carriers and cities is to meet the tremendous small cell demand over the next five years and increase our nation's connectivity.

John Clarey, the CEO and Founder of XG Communities, said "The only way to break this logjam is the use of a facilitator steeped in expertise that sits between cities and carriers to make the process predictable and repeatable."

He added that the market is uniquely ripe for disruption and there is a clear path forward to ensure that XG Communities cities are ready for 5G and other emerging technologies, such as CBRS or 3.5GHz.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities (formerly dba 5 Bars Communities) is headquartered in Irvine, California. XG Communities organizes and markets the siting rights for small cell deployment on city property to wireless communications providers through its Site SeleX Platform. XG Communities currently has agreements with 27 cities and all major carriers.

For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

For media or other queries, contact:
XG Communities LLC (formerly dba 5 Bars Communities)
(949) 514-4617
info@xgcommunities.com

XG Communities, a premier provider of accelerated, organized and predictable wireless deployment for cities and municipalities across the U.S., today announced initial success in solving the small cell inventory and speed-to-deployment problems facing connectivity providers. Contrary to macro tower ownership models, XG Communities serves as the facilitator in the process for both cities and carriers, reducing variability and increasing the speed.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

RingBoost Adds New Services to Its Class-Leading Vanity and Custom Phone Number Offerings

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- RingBoost, a premier provider of toll free and local vanity and custom phone numbers, today announced that it had significantly expanded its premium telecom offerings. Custom phone numbers are recognized increasingly as a key marketing tool for business, and the expanded features will help business owners to use their numbers even more effectively.

Premium phone services now available include: custom greeting, call announcement, virtual PBX (IVR), call recording, hunt groups and text/sms to email. In addition, customers using RingBoost services will no longer have to port their new custom phone numbers to other providers. RingBoost can do it all!

"RingBoost's expanded offerings help our customers to integrate their custom phone numbers seamlessly into their business operations," said Paul Faust, RingBoost's Senior VP of Business Development. "More phone calls mean more sales, and we're dedicated to helping business owners to get the best use out of their numbers."

All of the new offerings are available individually on an ala carte basis, which means that RingBoost customers can pay for one or more of them, beginning at prices as low as $1/month. Customers who do not port their custom phone numbers to other carriers can also use an array of free services, including RingBoost's online management portal, voicemail to email, custom all forwarding, maximum call length settings and many others.

About RingBoost:

RingBoost.com is a Primary Wave Media (www.primarywavemedia.com) company, recognized as an Inc. 500/5000 company. Located in Pleasantville, N.Y., RingBoost is a premier provider of vanity custom phone numbers and other marketing services. RingBoost provides telecom and marketing services that help businesses around the country to expand their outreach and to increase sales.

Learn more about local features at: https://www.ringboost.com/local-features/

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RingBoost, a premier provider of toll free and local vanity and custom phone numbers, today announced that it had significantly expanded its premium telecom offerings. Custom phone numbers are recognized increasingly as a key marketing tool for business, and the expanded features will help business owners to use their numbers even more effectively.

Related link: https://www.ringboost.com/

RingBoost announces Ascend Hospice joins Primary Wave’s 1-800-Hospice Network

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- RingBoost, a premier national provider of enhanced telecom services, today announced that Ascend Hospice has joined its 1-800-HOSPICE(TM) network. 1-800-HOSPICE(TM) is a national network of hospices that make use of the premium phone number services offered by RingBoost and share marketing services, including listings in the network's AIDEFINDER directory. Ascend has secured the exclusive rights to use the 1-800-HOSPICE marketing phone number in New Jersey and Massachusetts.

"Hospices continue to see the benefits of joining the 1-800-HOSPICE network to maintain a vital presence in their communities," said 1-800-HOSPICE(TM) business development director Christophe Adrien. "Using advanced telephone communications tools and utilizing the most memorable phone number in the field is the most effective way for a hospice to establish and maintain community outreach programs."

A recent study, conducted by researchers for MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care in New York, found that 60 percent of hospice enrollments occurred through telephone outreach alone, compared with around 40 percent who enrolled after being referred through a community-based specialist palliative care program. Of those referred to hospice through a community-based program, more than half enrolled following a phone call. View the study at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0885392417301616.

A second unrelated study, published in the International Journal of Palliative Nursing, found that through the use of an 1-800-HOSPICE phone number service in Australia, end-of-life patients were able to reduce ambulance contact and emergency department admission, and increase their likelihood of dying at home (for patients whose preference was to die at home). View the study at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27349847.

1-800-HOSPICE has proven itself to be an invaluable tool to help increase patient care satisfaction at the end of life, particularly when services are offered in the home.

About RingBoost:

RingBoost is in the get you more calls business, in the memorable phone number business, in the make you stand out from the competition business. We provide enhanced telecom services, custom phone numbers and other marketing tools for companies around the United States. As part of Primary Wave Media (www.primarywavemedia.com), an Inc. 500/5000 company based in Pleasantville, N.Y., RingBoost helps businesses to expand their reach and increase sales across media platforms. Today more than ever, more calls mean more sales.

Learn more at: https://www.ringboost.com/.

Media Contact:
Gordon Platt
Gotham Media
Email: gplatt@gothammediastrategies.com
Tel: 917-710-2747

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RingBoost, a premier national provider of enhanced telecom services, today announced that Ascend Hospice has joined its 1-800-HOSPICE(TM) network. 1-800-HOSPICE is a national network of hospices that make use of the premium phone number services offered by RingBoost and share marketing services, including listings in the network's AIDEFINDER directory. Ascend has secured the exclusive rights to use the 1-800-HOSPICE marketing phone number in New Jersey and Massachusetts.

Related link: https://www.ringboost.com/

City of Lake Forest votes to enter into agreement with 5 Bars to accelerate small cell wireless coverage and protect assets

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing, and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Lake Forest.

Under the agreement, 5 Bars Communities will begin marketing the City's assets for small cell deployment. This effort will enhance the ability for Lake Forest to deploy wireless connectivity throughout the city.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, 5 Bars will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving City aesthetics.

The City of Lake Forest partnered with 5 Bars in order to increase connectivity for businesses and residents while maintaining local control. The solution will be the foundation to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve city services.

About City of Lake Forest:

"Lake Forest, Where Work and Life Come Together Naturally," is located in the heart of South Orange County and has the charm of a small community with the convenience of a large metropolitan city. The rich heritage of the past is preserved and enhanced in this contemporary city home to 30 public parks, the Whiting Ranch Regional Wilderness Park, and companies including Oakley, Wet Seal, Del Taco corporate offices, Panasonic Avionics, Apria Healthcare, Black & Decker, and Wonderware Corporation.

About 5 Bars Communities:

5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities.

For more information, please visit http://www.xgcommunities.com/.

Media Contact:
5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC
(949) 514-4617
info@xgcommunities.com

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5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing, and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Lake Forest.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/