Integra Completes Expansion of Infrastructure

Integra Completes Expansion of Infrastructure 
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Integra, a provider of fiber-based, carrier-grade networking, communications and technology solutions, has completed a broad-scale expansion of its IP and carrier Ethernet network infrastructure in Montana. The expansion enhances the services available and increases bandwidth in the Billings and Bozeman areas.

By connecting its backbone national IP network to its metro network in the state, Integra can now deliver its complete portfolio of enterprise-grade offerings, featuring Carrier Ethernet Services, IP/ MPLS VPN and Managed and Cloud Services, including Integra's Hosted Voice Service and Cloud Firewall Service, to businesses throughout Billings and Bozeman. In addition, Integra's Montana customers can take advantage of high bandwidth Internet connectivity nationwide. This expansion is part of an ongoing strategic initiative by Integra to expand services due to increased demand for its carrier Ethernet services and other enterprise solutions from industries such as health care, government and education as well as professional services.

To meet that demand, Integra has extended its Ethernet services in Montana, with Ethernet-over-copper-based services supporting network bandwidths of up to 100 Mbps and fiber-based services offering speeds up to 1 Gbps. In Billings, Integra's expansion puts nearly 100 business locations on or near Integra's fiber-based network. "Integra has deep roots in Montana, with more than 15 years serving businesses in its economically diverse, hard-working communities," noted Joseph Harding, chief marketing officer of Integra. "Driven by several fast-growing industries, Billings and Bozeman are rich with businesses that need reliable, high-bandwidth network solutions backed by a level of personalized service they have come to expect from Integra.

These are exciting times in Montana and we're proud to put our people and capital to work to help support this growth." Among the Billings-area customers taking advantage of Integra's portfolio of products is the Northern Hotel. Restored by brothers Chris and Mike Nelson to its historic elegance while providing the most modern of four-star amenities, the Northern Hotel relies on Integra voice and data services for dependable and cost-efficient network communications. "When it came to incorporating their first-class services across our operations, Integra was truly a pleasure to do business with," said Mike Nelson, the Northern Hotel's general manager.

"When we bought the Northern Hotel, our commitment was to restore this one-of-a-kinlandmark to its historic place as the finest hotel in Montana, and we couldn't have done that without the business agility and level of service that partners like Integra bring to us every day."

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Do You Have a Killer Communication Strategy?

By Paul McCord
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So many prospects and clients to kill, so little time. But don’t worry; salespeople all over the world are doing their damnedest to kill as many prospects and clients as possible every day. Their weapon of choice? Communication—or more specifically, communication fraud. I suspect you are like me, getting dozens of emails, phone calls, snail mail letters, and even face-to-face meetings with sellers who seem to have only one goal—waste as much of my time as possible.

They email and call wanting to know if I’m doing OK, or if I need anything, or if they can show me a new product or service without having the slightest idea if I need it or could actually use it. Some call to simply let me know they’re still around and want my business. Many of these intrepid sellers have bombarded me with so much time wasting junk communication that they’ve taught me to completely ignore them. When I see an email or letter from them or if I get a voice mail message from them I know that I need pay absolutely no attention to them.

Their time wasting communications have completely killed me off as a prospect—and, worse, I’ve even had some sellers kill me off as a client because of their insistence on trying to waste my time


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Integra Completes Network Expansion in Montana Billings-Bozeman

Integra completes network expansion in Montana
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Provider of fibre-based communications and technology services, Integra has completed a broad-scale expansion of its IP and carrier Ethernet network infrastructure in the state of Montana. This expansion enhances the services available and increases bandwidth in the Billings and Bozeman metro areas. By connecting its backbone and national IP network to its metro network in the state, Integra can now deliver its complete portfolio of enterprise-grade offerings, featuring Carrier Ethernet Services, IP/MPLS VPN and managed and cloud services, including Integra's Hosted Voice Service and Cloud Firewall Service.

In addition, Integra's Montana customers can also take advantage of high bandwidth internet connectivity nationwide. This expansion is part of an ongoing strategic initiative by Integra to expand services due to increased demand for its carrier Ethernet services and other enterprise offerings.

To meet that demand, Integra has extended its Ethernet services in Montana, with Ethernet-over-copper-based services supporting network bandwidths of up to 100 Mbps and fibre-based services offering speeds up to 1 Gbps. On 15 August 2013, Integra and its customers, community partners and other invited guests will celebrate the company's network expansion with a reception event at the Northern Hotel .

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Windstream Suffers Voice Network Outage Across Several States Thousands of Customers May Be Affected!

Windstream suffers voice network outage across several states Thousands of customers may be affected
April 29, 2013 |
By Sean Buckley

Share Tools Comment Print Contact Author Reprint Windstream (Nasdaq: WIN) reports that it is suffering a "widespread" outage on its voice network, an issue that's affecting the ability of customers in several states to make long-distance and toll free calls. The number of customers affected is not known at this time. The telco said on its website that the outage occurred around 11:30 a.m. EDT.

In addition to long-distance and toll-free voice services, the telco said on its Facebook page that the outage is affecting its ability to receive inbound calls to its support centers and that it is "investigating reports that local inbound and outbound calling also may be disrupted for some customers." Webinar: Creating new business opportunities with customer data Date: May 16, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT It's no secret that wireless operators have interesting data on their customers, but privacy concerns have always kept operators from profiting from it. Join us to discuss how operators can leverage their customer data, while still protecting customer privacy.

Windstream added that it "is working with the manufacturer on a resolution to the issue," but "an estimated time for restoral is not known." The service provider added that service will be "intermittent" until all of the problems are fixed. A number of FierceTelecom readers, commenting on an earlier report about a separate outage in South Florida, said that the the voice network outage is in 23 states. Earlier today, the telco reported that it experienced a failure on one of its switches Sunday afternoon, which interrupted service to about 30,000 local business and residential lines in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding areas. Scott Morris, senior consultant, corporate communications for Windstream, told FierceTelecom he could not confirm "how many states are involved" and that "customers are beginning to come back in service." Not surprisingly, the hardest-hit segment of the outage has been Windstream's business customers.

One customer commenting on the outage said that "those customers of ours who have reached us by email or cell phone have not been happy, and I fear we have lost some loyal clients."


FierceTelecom will continue to provide updates on the Windstream outages as needed.

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