| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Allan Samson |
Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Network Operations | Profile |
TelePacific is a multiple award-winning network and communications service provider to more than 40,000 businesses nationwide. The company owns and operates extensive network assets including 50,000 fiber strand miles, a Juniper and Cisco-powered MPLS IP network, four datacenters and nearly 400 colocations in 273 wire centers throughout the Southwestern and Western United States. Since it was founded in 1998, TelePacific has grown into the largest competitor to AT&T, Verizon and CenturyLink in California, expanded operations into Nevada and Texas, and extended its network reach nationwide and globally to serve multi-location customers all over the world. Ten years ago, TelePacific had 400 employees, 6,000 business customers and 100,000 business lines in service. Today, the company has 1,500 employees, tens of thousands of customers and more than 1.2 million lines in service.
ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) is powering a smart, connected world. The company`s leading hardware, software and services transform the way that people and businesses stay informed, entertained and connected.
iNETWORKS Group provides innovative, integrated, and comprehensive communications solutions for organizations with complex networking requirements. iNetworks has a decade-long track record of designing custom network solutions for our clients, including the U.S Department of Defense, Harris Corporation, the U.S. Census Bureau, Frontier Communications and Terremark. Ranked first overall in Crain's list of fastest growing companies in 2010, iNetworks helps private companies and the Federal government put the entire virtual workspace into practice for ideal infrastructure and employee connectivity - maximizing productivity. Our clients are free to manage their day to day business without the distraction of network vendor management.
Verizon Communications Inc., headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ, is a Dow 30 company employing a diverse workforce of more than 180,000 dedicated employees around the globe. Every day, we connect people, companies and communities with our powerful network technology. Not many companies get the chance to change the industry and change the world through innovation. We do. And as we take on these exciting opportunities, we remain true to Verizon`s Credo, providing clear direction for every employee action, every day.
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.