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Sage College Selects TVC as Communications Carrier for Its Albany and Troy Campuses
TVC’s Campus Tech Subsidiary to Be Single-Source for Networking, Local and Long Distance Services for Students and Administration
Albany, NY – September 19, 2002 - Tech Valley Communications (TVC), the only locally owned, facilities-based carrier in the Capital Region, today announced that Sage Colleges has selected the Company to provide networking, local and long-distance services for both students and administration at its Albany and Troy campuses. Under the contract signed this month, TVC’s Campus Tech subsidiary will act as a single-source for all communications requirements, including equipment maintenance assistance and communication services for the College administration and its 500-600 students in residence.
“Like Sage, most educational institutions and school districts, need to continually upgrade their communications infrastructure to keep pace with new technologies and better prepare their students for the future. At the same time, they need cost- effective solutions and unique and highly flexible services geared to their unique needs,” said Kevin O’Connor, TVC’s CEO. “With Campus Tech, they have a valuable and knowledgeable partner who understands their requirements and can meet them now and over the long term.”
Karen D’Agostino, Sage’s assistant director for telecommunications said, “Of the five bids we received, TVC’s was the most flexible and cost effective, allowing us to make needed upgrades and, at the same time, provide more lower cost alternatives for our students. It’s also advantageous to have a provider that is not only knowledgeable about the communications needs of educational institutions, but also locally available to provide immediate service and technical support.”
In addition to Sage, TVC’s Campus Tech customers include Columbia University’s Medical School, Simon’s Rock College, NY Institute of Technology, Herkimer County Community College, and several large school districts as well as small, independent educational institutions.
About Tech Valley Communications (TVC)
Tech Valley Communications (TVC) is a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), formed in 1999. TVC is the only locally owned, facilities-based telecommunications provider headquartered in upstate New York's Tech Valley. TVC offers a full range of local and long distance voice services, data, and high-speed and dial-up Internet services at competitive prices.
TVC has experienced steady, organic growth and has expanded its local presence through the successful acquisition of GFC Communications in 2000 and its combination with Mid-Hudson Communications in August 2002. TVC now operates its own switching facilities and an extensive fiber network throughout the Tech Valley Region. Currently TVC employs approximately 60 people at its various locations in downtown Albany. Its employees, senior management, and Board of Directors are all residents of the Tech Valley Region, and are committed to providing the highest quality service and value to its customers.
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