Network operations center

Norfolk Southern appoints Paul B. Duncan vice president of network planning and operations, John Friedmann to retire

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that Paul B. Duncan has been appointed Vice President Network Planning and Operations.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that Paul B. Duncan has been appointed Vice President Network Planning and Operations.
  • Duncan succeeds John Friedmann, who is retiring on March 1, 2022, after 27 years with Norfolk Southern.
  • Duncan will lead a newly combined organization, Network Planning and Operations, that consists of Network Planning and Optimization (NPO) and the Network Operations Center (NOC).
  • Prior to his current role, Duncan served as Assistant Vice President for Capacity Planning, where he oversaw the company's physical infrastructure capital planning and led the network strategy team.

Napatech Delivers Industry-Leading Data Center Capacity and Monitoring for 5G Packet Core Infrastructure

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

This will enable communications service providers (CSPs) to maximize the number of users supported in an edge or core data center.

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  • This will enable communications service providers (CSPs) to maximize the number of users supported in an edge or core data center.
  • Unlike in most 4G networks based on purpose-built appliances, the 5G packet core is implemented as virtualized or cloud-native software running on servers located within edge and core data centers.
  • Napatech addresses the key business challenges around packet core deployments through its new, integrated hardware/software solution that delivers industry-leading UPF performance.
  • Napatech's solution can enable them to maximize the efficiency of their packet core servers and network monitoring systems, contributing significantly to improving the ROI for their 5G infrastructure."

SHENTEL BUSINESS ANNOUNCES REBRANDING, CHANGES NAME TO GLO FIBER ENTERPRISE

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Glo Fiber Enterprise is powered by Shentel and will continue to offer the same high-level, local customer service, including a dedicated Network Operations Center.

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  • Glo Fiber Enterprise is powered by Shentel and will continue to offer the same high-level, local customer service, including a dedicated Network Operations Center.
  • Glo Fiber Enterprise offers custom solutions for dedicated internet up to 100 Gbps, business voice solutions (SIP, PRI, Hosted Services), managed network services, dark fiber and colocation all backed by industry-leading service level agreements.
  • Glo Fiber Enterprise (formerly Shentel Business) provides data networking and advanced voice services for businesses, municipalities, and educational institutions.
  • As part of Shenandoah Telecommunications (Shentel) (Nasdaq: SHEN), Glo Fiber Enterprise delivers cost-effective and quality internet solutions via their 7,000+ route-mile, MEF-certified fiber network to commercial customers of all sizes in VA, PA, MD and WV.

Aktion Associates Appoints Two Vice Presidents

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Monday, January 24, 2022

The appointments were made in response to the retirements of Bob Lindeberg who served as Supply Chain Division vice president from 2018 to 2022, and Steve Rogers who served as Technology Division vice president from 2018 to 2022.

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  • The appointments were made in response to the retirements of Bob Lindeberg who served as Supply Chain Division vice president from 2018 to 2022, and Steve Rogers who served as Technology Division vice president from 2018 to 2022.
  • "I'm confident in both Pat and Mike to lead their divisions," said Aktion CEO Scott Irwin.
  • Before being named vice president, Brennan served for three years as Practice Manager, Infor Cloud Suite Distribution in the Supply Chain Division.
  • Aktion Associates is a national ERP software reseller and IT infrastructure provider focused on the Architectural Engineering & Construction, Distribution and Manufacturing industries.

Alliant Technologies, L.L.C. (d/b/a TenFour) Inks Agreement to Sell Substantially All Assets to Acuative Corporation Pursuant to Section 363 of U.S. Bankruptcy Code

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

and Red Forge LLC (collectively, "TenFour"), are pleased to announce that TenFour has entered into an asset purchase agreement ("APA") with Acuative Corporation ("Acuative") to sell substantially all of TenFour's assets pursuant to section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.

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  • and Red Forge LLC (collectively, "TenFour"), are pleased to announce that TenFour has entered into an asset purchase agreement ("APA") with Acuative Corporation ("Acuative") to sell substantially all of TenFour's assets pursuant to section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
  • "The Acuative team stands ready to build upon our business model and expand its reaches to new prospects and markets across the country.
  • In order to effectuate the sale in the most efficient manner, TenFour is filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy relief.
  • A signed copy of the APA and other documents relevant to the sale and auction can be found here: https://www.donlinrecano.com/tenfour .

NEP Enhances Global Centralised Production Network with Second-Generation, All-4K Andrews Hub Upgrade

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Monday, December 13, 2021

First opened in 2017, the Andrews Hub is part of NEPs growing network of centralised production centres and a global production ecosystem.

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  • First opened in 2017, the Andrews Hub is part of NEPs growing network of centralised production centres and a global production ecosystem.
  • In 2017 when we launched the Andrews Hub we went to the moon and back in every centralised IP broadcast each day, said Soames Treffry, President of NEP Australia, New Zealand & Japan.
  • Our second-generation Andrews Hub is a story of continued investment and innovation in how weve built the largest-scale, 4K, centralised production complex on the planet.
  • As part of its expansion, NEP will build four new control rooms and upgrade its Network Operations Centers to meet increased demand.

8x8 XCaaS™ Offers Industry-First Integrated Cloud Contact Center and Phone Solution for Multinational Companies in the Philippines

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud communications platform, today announced that 8x8 XCaaS (eXperience Communications as a Service) is the industrys first integrated cloud contact center and phone solution to support multinational enterprises with operations in the Philippines .

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  • 8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud communications platform, today announced that 8x8 XCaaS (eXperience Communications as a Service) is the industrys first integrated cloud contact center and phone solution to support multinational enterprises with operations in the Philippines .
  • Being able to offer multinational enterprises in the Philippines a single integrated cloud communications and contact center solution, like 8x8 XCaaS, will allow global organizations, especially those with customer-facing operations, to ensure business resilience, reduce complexity, and deliver enhanced service.
  • 8x8 Contact Center enables our agents to deliver the same high level of service from our contact centers across the world.
  • 8x8, 8x8 XCaaS, eXperience Communications as a Service, and 8x8 Global Reach are trademarks of 8x8, Inc.
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Aktion Associates, Inc., Names New Practice Manager to Lead Acumatica Service Delivery Team

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

The appointment was made in response to the rapid growth of the MI Division and its Acumatica ERP customer base.

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  • The appointment was made in response to the rapid growth of the MI Division and its Acumatica ERP customer base.
  • Jennifer will lead Aktion's Acumatica Service Delivery Team.
  • We needed to hire a highly skilled professional to oversee our Acumatica services practice and manage its staff," Aktion CEO Scott Irwin said.
  • Jennifer left her position as Director of Cloud Accounting Implementations at Laufer, LLP to join the Aktion team.

Christie projection and processing solutions under control at Expo 2020 Dubai

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The operational hub for the event is the Expo Operations Centre (EOC) which co-ordinates activities for the key operational team and is home to three video walls powered by Christie products, including twelve 4K 30,000 lumen projectors and Christie Terra transport, processing and control solutions, as well as support from Christie Professional Services.

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  • The operational hub for the event is the Expo Operations Centre (EOC) which co-ordinates activities for the key operational team and is home to three video walls powered by Christie products, including twelve 4K 30,000 lumen projectors and Christie Terra transport, processing and control solutions, as well as support from Christie Professional Services.
  • Visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai are invited to join the making of a new world in a 182-day celebration of human ingenuity, innovation, progress and culture.
  • Each of the video walls is split into five separate screens powered by five Christie Boxer 4K30 projectors , one for each display, and the Christie Terra processing and control equipment.
  • The combination of projection and Christie Terra as a single platform for signal distribution, video processing and remote control has provided Expo 2020 with the huge, high-resolution digital canvases needed, while keeping costs within budget.

March Networks Achieves Certification for Cybersecure Business Practices

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

After implementing the requirements, an organization must go through a rigorous audit by an accredited certification body.

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  • After implementing the requirements, an organization must go through a rigorous audit by an accredited certification body.
  • March Networks is pleased to have been successful in the implementation of these stringent requirements.
  • March Networks helps organizations transform video into business intelligence through the integration of surveillance video, analytics, and data from business systems and IoT devices.
  • March Networks and the March Networks logo are trademarks of March Networks Corporation.