MANKATO, Minn., Feb 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Enventis, a subsidiary of HickoryTech (Nasdaq: HTCO),recently began installing an integrated MPLS network for Minneapolis-based Hawkins, Inc., with operations in ten states. Hawkins chose Enventis for its MPLS network, which provided increased bandwidth, dedicated Internet services, and data center collocation services. Hawkins, a growing chemical manufacturer, needed greater bandwidth and an upgraded network for 19 of its locations.
“Choosing a service provider that offers a reliable network, competitive pricing, and has the expertise to design and support a complex network was our objective, and Enventis has come through in all these areas,” said Paul Veeneman, Hawkin’s chief technology engineer. “We also chose Enventis for their professional support services and consultative approach. They worked with us to develop a solution that will meet our needs now and in the future.”
Enventis designed Hawkin’s MPLS network to increase their overall productivity by doubling their bandwidth at several locations. The enhanced network will allow Hawkins to increase the delivery of integrated applications, data and voice services resulting in an increase in productivity and efficiency at their locations.
“We focus on developing a cost-effective solution that will fit the individual needs of each of our customers,” said John Morton, president of HickoryTech’s Business Solutions Division. “We are in business to help our customers grow their business and we stay involved after the sale providing them with proactive support and ensuring their network runs smoothly.”
With Enventis’ statewide fiber network, managed and hosted services, and professional support services, it offers fully integrated solutions for businesses of all sizes. Enventis addresses businesses’ ever-growing dependence on integrated I.T. systems that demand highly-available networks.
“We’ve been very pleased with Enventis’ support and the reliability of their network,” added Veeneman. “Enventis systems and communications infrastructure offerings increase capacity for our information technology requirements now and in the future.”
Enventis specializes in providing integrated communication solutions for businesses of all sizes – from enterprise multi-office organizations to small- and medium-sized businesses. In addition to its statewide fiber optic network, Enventis provides IP communications, transport, data and network integration services that combine voice and data into a single platform – reducing operating costs and enhancing performance. Enventis is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner. To learn more about Enventis, visit www.enventis.com.
