| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
William Dougherty |
Vice President of Information Technology | Profile |
William Dougherty |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
William Dougherty |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
FirstLight, headquartered in Albany, New York, provides fiber-optic data, Internet, data center, cloud and voice services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast connecting nearly 8,000 locations in service with more than 20,000 locations serviceable by our 14,000 route mile network. FirstLight offers a robust suite of advanced telecommunications products featuring a comprehensive portfolio of high bandwidth connectivity solutions including Ethernet, wavelength and dark fiber services as well as dedicated Internet access solutions, data center, cloud and voice services. FirstLight`s clientele includes national cellular providers and wireline carriers and many leading enterprises, spanning high tech manufacturing and research, hospitals and healthcare, banking and financial, secondary education, colleges and universities, and local and state governments.
Colt provides high bandwidth services for enterprises and wholesale customers in Europe, Asia and North America`s largest business hubs. Colt enables the digital transformation of businesses through its intelligent, purpose-built, cloud-integrated network, known as the Colt IQ Network. It connects over 700 data centres around the globe, with over 24,500 on-net buildings and growing. Colt is also recognised as an innovator and pioneer in software defined networks (SDN) and network function virtualisation (NFV). Colt has built its reputation on putting its customers first, with a focus on delivering true local presence and agility for enterprises that are global yet need local attention. Customers include data intensive organisations spanning over 200 connected cities in nearly 30 countries. Colt counts 19 of the top 25 global telecoms companies and 18 out of the top 25 global media companies (Forbes 2000 list, 2016) amongst its customers. In addition, Colt works with over 50 exchange venues and 13 European central banks. Privately owned, Colt is one of the most financially sound companies in its industry and able to provide the best customer experience at a competitive price.
Advantage Partners LLP, through three of its private equity investment funds, is the principal owner of GTA. Advantage Partners is the largest private equity investment firm based in Japan. Founded in 1992, Advantage Partners services several funds with total capital commitment exceeding USD $4.6 billion (JP¥ 380 billion), with approximately two-thirds of which are funded by international investors. The firm has made investments in about 30 companies to date and has achieved the highest level of returns in the Japanese market. Its operating philosophy is to create value not only for the funds and their investors but also for all related parties including shareholders, employees and their families, business partners and financial institutions. To achieve optimal results, Advantage Partners places great importance on supporting operational improvement and strategic planning based upon extensive management consulting experience. Advantage Partners focuses on creating companies that are successful for the long-term. It takes a medium to long-term approach and provides multi-faceted support that enables portfolio companies to be competitive and maintain growth long after the funds have exited. Companies in Advantage Partners` portfolio include both private and publicly traded firms in various market segments including: IT/communications/software development, finance/services, consumer products/manufacturing, and distribution/retail.
NTT Communications provides enterprise cloud services, network infrastructure and security services to optimize the IT environments of enterprises. With over 150 data centers and network reaching 190 countries, we have the physical reach, financial strength and operational discipline to help enterprises achieve their strategic objectives. NTT America, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications, provides services in the US and abroad. With a strong Asia Pacific presence, we’re known by customers as ‘the Gateway to Asia’. Backed ultimately by the financial strength of the number 1 telecom on the Global Fortune 500, NTT Group (NYSE: NTT), NTT America is the leading IT Service Provider in managing and securing global enterprise-class IT services for companies based in the United States with particular interest in doing business in Asia.
ECI – THE ELASTIC NETWORK™ In a nutshell: ECI delivers ELASTIC network solutions to service providers, utilities and data center/cloud providers worldwide. ECI`s ELASTIC network solutions ensure open, future-proof, and secure communications. Tailor-made for today, while being flexible enough to evolve with the changing needs of tomorrow. But what really sets us apart is the way we do it – beyond the role of a traditional vendor, we choose to partner with you to better understand your challenges and your needs, so that we can better serve you. Since 1961, our focus has been on you, our customer. Technology and innovation are the tools we use to help you grow your business and achieve your goals.