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Tech Valley Communications Completes Voice and Data Network Upgrade for Hudson River Bank and Trust Company
Triples data network capacity; reduces operating expenses; and consolidates billing and service under TVC for network and security system that links 51 branches in 10 counties
Albany, NY . December 9, 2002 - Tech Valley Communications (TVC), the only locally owned, facilities-based carrier in the Capital Region, today announced that it has completed a major voice and data network upgrade and security system for Hudson River Bank and Trust Company. The upgrade at its main facility at city Centre in Hudson involved more than 50 T1 lines and 300 phone lines. TVC will also act as the single-source supplier for service and billing for the system that links Hudson River.s 51 branches in 10 counties.
Carol Dubé, senior vice president in charge of the project for Hudson River Bank and Trust, said, "Tech Valley Communications provided our mission critical voice and data services so we can monitor our facilities to exceed safety and security regulations as well as our own expectations. We are delighted in the partnership with TVC. They established an experienced team of telecommunications professionals who delivered a smooth transition across our 51 branches. The TVC solution more than tripled our data network capacity and reduced our monthly operating expenses."
Kevin O'Connor, TVC's CEO, said, "This is a fine example of a partnership right here in the region where broad based communications technology and experience is available for the long term. We offer businesses with multiple locations and mission critical requirements, like Hudson River Bank and Trust, the assurance that they can rely on our expertise to not only increase their network capacity while reducing cost, but also protect their operations as they expand their communications infrastructure to better serve their customers."
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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