LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 01, 2016 -- Windstream (NASDAQ:WIN), a leading provider of advanced network communications, today announced that it has completed the construction and delivery of customized network solutions, including fiber builds, into six military and government installations on behalf of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
Windstream delivered the customized network solutions to Sheppard Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Albany, McGhee Tyson Airfield, Naval Station Great Lakes, Kellogg Air National Guard Air Field, and Defense Logistics Agency – Battle Creek. The solutions will play a pivotal role in supporting DISA’s combat support mission.
“Windstream has a long history of and expertise in delivering unique, customized network solutions to our customers,” said Bradley Kilbey, vice president and general manager of Federal Markets at Windstream. “That deep experience also includes constructing diverse fiber network build-outs to our customers’ strategic and mission critical locations.”
Since early 2016, Windstream has been expanding its local metro fiber networks, fixed wireless markets and long-haul network across the country. The company recently announced metro fiber network expansion in Minneapolis, Charlotte, Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Richmond, and a fixed wireless expansion into 40 markets across the country.
“Our customers, whether they are federal agencies, system integrators or small business partners, demand highly secure, reliable and scalable solutions,” Kilbey added. “Our ability to offer these solutions combined with our willingness to construct fiber into customer locations allows Windstream to support customers’ immediate needs while also preparing them for future services such as SDN, NFV and 400G.”
Windstream offers a full suite of advanced network communications and technology solutions, including voice and data services such as VoIP access, SIP trunking, MPLS and dedicated high-speed Internet. Windstream also offers managed services, cloud computing, disaster recovery and networking services designed to help businesses increase productivity and improve operational costs.
For more information on Windstream and the services the company is providing to the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency, please visit the Windstream Government webpage.
About Windstream
Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIN), a FORTUNE 500 company, is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S. Windstream offers bundled services, including broadband, security solutions, voice and digital TV to consumers. The company also provides data, cloud solutions, unified communications and managed services to business and enterprise clients. The company supplies core transport solutions on a local and long-haul fiber-optic network spanning approximately 125,000 miles. Additional information is available at www.windstream.com. Please visit our newsroom at news.windstream.com or follow us on Twitter at @Windstream.
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