Verizon expands relationship with MiCTA technology solutions purchaser
November 08 2022 - 8:00AM
Verizon Public Sector and the Michigan Collegiate
Telecommunications Association (MiCTA), a national nonprofit
organization that serves more than 8,000 members in higher
education, K-12, health care, library, governmental and charitable
entities, have expanded their relationship to enable MiCTA members
to more easily and efficiently access Verizon’s comprehensive suite
of communications solutions.
Nationally, MiCTA negotiates discounted purchase contracts for
telecommunications and technology services, provides legislative
advocacy and information support for its members.The expansion of
the Verizon Public Sector agreement will help MiCTA’s members
modernize their communications infrastructure by providing a
streamlined procurement process to purchase a broad range of
technology services and solutions uniquely tailored for the public
sector including: contact center and digital experience solutions,
professional services, cloud-based communications offerings and
security and network services.
MiCTA members can now access everything from scalable Verizon
solutions that enable remote work, control costs and automate
processes, to comprehensive services to secure data and assets. The
relationship with Verizon also supports the implementation of
advanced tools such as virtual contact centers, secure cloud
interconnect and cloud-based hosted appliances, private IP and
more.
“The nation’s state, local government agencies and educational
institutions deserve every advantage when it comes to improving
citizen engagement and experience and enabling students to stay
connected,” said Patty Roze, Vice President of SLED for Verizon
Public Sector. “When MiCTA members have access to the nation’s most
reliable 5G network, cutting-edge technologies and improved
security solutions, there are huge benefits to the communities that
MiCTA’s members serve.”
“The expanded relationship highlights one of many compelling
benefits for MiCTA members, who can use its purchasing power to
accelerate time-to-market through simplified technology contracts
and MiCTA’s collaborative request-for-proposal process,” said Tim
von Hoff, Chief Executive Officer of MiCTA. “Verizon offers our
members a superior combination of technology, service, expertise
and value.”
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of
technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York
City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated
revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. The company offers data, video
and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and
platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable
network connectivity, security and control.
About MiCTAMiCTA, headquarters located in
Saginaw, Michigan, represents thousands of higher education, K-12,
healthcare, library, governmental and charitable entities.
Nationally, MiCTA negotiates discounted purchase contracts for
telecommunications and technology services, provides legislative
advocacy and information support for its members. For more
information, please visit the MiCTA website, www.mictatech.org.
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