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CMMC Phase II requirements are being suspended. From a Department of War press release: "The Department of War today announces the immediate…
CMMC Phase II requirements are being suspended. From a Department of War press release: "The Department of War today announces the immediate…
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We're excited to announce that CarverBeth has been awarded NASA SEWP VI in all three contract categories—A, B, and C! 🚀 This achievement reflects…
We're excited to announce that CarverBeth has been awarded NASA SEWP VI in all three contract categories—A, B, and C! 🚀 This achievement reflects…
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Significant shift in the federal IT contracting landscape. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that the NIH Information Technology…
Significant shift in the federal IT contracting landscape. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that the NIH Information Technology…
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A few weeks ago, I stepped to the front of a room of people who were worth quite literally billions of dollars (with a b). These are the moments I…
A few weeks ago, I stepped to the front of a room of people who were worth quite literally billions of dollars (with a b). These are the moments I…
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Fiber doesn’t automatically mean enterprise grade. (shocking, I know) Heck, in telecom, enterprise grade doesn’t even mean the same thing across the…
Fiber doesn’t automatically mean enterprise grade. (shocking, I know) Heck, in telecom, enterprise grade doesn’t even mean the same thing across the…
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Please join us in congratulating David Schmid on his 3️⃣ year INDA-versary! Thank you David, for all that you do for our team, members, and…
Please join us in congratulating David Schmid on his 3️⃣ year INDA-versary! Thank you David, for all that you do for our team, members, and…
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Reliable connectivity often goes unnoticed when it works. But in federal environments, it becomes critical when it doesn’t. That’s when planning…
Reliable connectivity often goes unnoticed when it works. But in federal environments, it becomes critical when it doesn’t. That’s when planning…
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Heading to Baltimore for TechNet Cyber 2026 — and I'd love to connect. Federal connectivity challenges are getting harder to ignore. Agencies are…
Heading to Baltimore for TechNet Cyber 2026 — and I'd love to connect. Federal connectivity challenges are getting harder to ignore. Agencies are…
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Rural connectivity isn’t just about access. It’s about coordination. Multiple providers, longer infrastructure routes, and local dependencies all…
Rural connectivity isn’t just about access. It’s about coordination. Multiple providers, longer infrastructure routes, and local dependencies all…
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Our CEO Seth was honored to be on a panel at #FiberConnect2026 talking about managing existing networks while entering new markets during the largest…
Our CEO Seth was honored to be on a panel at #FiberConnect2026 talking about managing existing networks while entering new markets during the largest…
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The Contracting Officer Vacancy Problem The Federal Acquisition Regulation is being rewritten at the same moment the acquisition workforce has been…
The Contracting Officer Vacancy Problem The Federal Acquisition Regulation is being rewritten at the same moment the acquisition workforce has been…
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Procurement shouldn’t slow down mission delivery. Federal agencies can access connectivity through established contract vehicles like GSA MAS. That…
Procurement shouldn’t slow down mission delivery. Federal agencies can access connectivity through established contract vehicles like GSA MAS. That…
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Redundancy is often treated as a checkbox. But in federal environments, it’s a design decision. True resilience requires separation — providers…
Redundancy is often treated as a checkbox. But in federal environments, it’s a design decision. True resilience requires separation — providers…
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I’m excited to share that I’ve recently joined INDATEL Services as Head of Business Operations. In this role, I’ll be focused on driving strategic…
I’m excited to share that I’ve recently joined INDATEL Services as Head of Business Operations. In this role, I’ll be focused on driving strategic…
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GSA just flipped the script on federal contracting. Refresh #31 isn’t an update — it’s a reset. If you’re on General Services Administration MAS…
GSA just flipped the script on federal contracting. Refresh #31 isn’t an update — it’s a reset. If you’re on General Services Administration MAS…
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📌 Federal Contractors: GSA MAS and OASIS+ are no longer optional growth tools — they are becoming strategic access points. The federal procurement…
📌 Federal Contractors: GSA MAS and OASIS+ are no longer optional growth tools — they are becoming strategic access points. The federal procurement…
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Proud of the continued growth and reach of the Bridged Broadband network as we head into #ITW2026. Excited to meet with partners and carriers to…
Proud of the continued growth and reach of the Bridged Broadband network as we head into #ITW2026. Excited to meet with partners and carriers to…
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I’m so excited to share this announcement about a massive fiber investment ensuring North Dakota is poised to meet the ever growing data demands. A…
I’m so excited to share this announcement about a massive fiber investment ensuring North Dakota is poised to meet the ever growing data demands. A…
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A must-read if you’re following #BEAD. 🚨 Spoiler alert: To quote the report, “Fiber-optic technology represents the pinnacle of broadband performance, offering unmatched speed, reliability, capacity, and scalability, due to the vast bandwidth of its medium and the durability of optical #fiber. It is the optimal solution.”
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