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Simplified, always-on, end-to-end

internet connectivity

• Device optimization: Connectivity-as-a-Service
streamlines deployments and maintenance with pre-
deployment configurations and provisioning and
complete ongoing post-deployment support. Custom-
ers receive secondary SIM cards to manage out of
band communications and maximum uptime and de-
vice obsolescence protection for 4G, 5G networks and
ptConnect, a managed wireless services pro- beyond.
vider, partnered with Cradlepoint to create Maximize uptime
Connectivity-as-a-Service, a subscription ser-
O vice designed to enhance and simplify busi- Baird noted that every second of lost connectivity is crip-
ness internet connectivity. Available for purchase via pling for organizations, which is why OptConnect has
OptConnect's Premier Wireless Solutions (PWS) division, bundled together a suite of managed connectivity solu-
the solution will be supported by OptConnect, company tions to ensure success with as little to no downtime as
representatives stated. possible."OptConnect's latest offering with Cradlepoint
provides a simple path for customers while removing all
Chris Baird, CEO at OptConnect, described Connectivity- the delays, complexities, and frustrations of typical LTE de-
as-a-Service as a fully managed, plug-and-play solution ployments," he said. "As organizations transition to cellular
that is simple, reliable and easy to deploy. "We are excited connectivity as a primary internet service, OptConnect's
to partner with Cradlepoint and add its hardware solutions Connectivity-as-a-Service will provide high levels of sup-
paired with our award-winning fully managed solutions," port and reliability."
he said. Baird pointed out that the partnership combines
Cradlepoint's leading-edge hardware and cloud-based sup- Baird also pointed out that Connectivity-as-a-Service is a
port, OptConnect's managed services, and PWS' experi- great solution for unattended devices, such as kiosks and
enced leadership in selling Cradlepoint hardware, giving ATMs, that require simple, easy, reliable connectivity that
customers the benefit of having one trusted partner man- can be remotely monitored and managed. The solution
age all their connectivity needs. enables sales channel partners and distributors, includ-
ing ISOs, acquirers, ISVs, independent ATM deployers and
Premier bundled services merchant level salespeople, to their merchant customers.
OptConnect representatives stated that the bundled ser- All-in-one product offering
vices will include a managed Cradlepoint device paired
with a primary SIM and multi-carrier backup SIM to pro- Connectivity-as-a-Service provides seamless functionality,
vide failover support and out-of-band management while and users can simply plug in their device to activate the
minimizing support calls to the primary SIM carrier. In ad- service and let OptConnect and partners manage every-
dition, they said, OptConnect will integrate Cradlepoint's thing else, Baird noted. As an industry leader in managed
NetCloud Manager features to Summit, the company's wireless solutions, OptConnect said it has spent more than
cloud-based portfolio management platform. a decade perfecting Connectivity-as-a-Service, which is in
use at more than 3,500 locations.
Representatives also noted that customers and end-users
will have OptConnect's full service bundle of managed ser- "We remove the delays, complexities and frustrations of
vices, which includes the following features and benefits: typical cellular deployments," Baird said. "From our online
• Enhanced support services: The U.S. Network Opera- dashboard where you can remotely monitor your connected
tions Center at OptConnect will provide continuous, device portfolio to our 24/7 Technical Support department,
end-to-end support, before and after sale, including we bundled everything together, giving you one number
data plan management with carriers. Cloud-based to call and the assurance that your equipment will get con-
monitoring and management of devices, carriers and nected quickly and stay connected."
portfolios will also be provided, with Summit plat-
form monitoring and alerts provided through a future
integration with NetCloud Manager. Company: OptConnect
• Secure connectivity: The OptConnect secure, private Product: Connectivity-as-a-Service
IP network, which now supports global deployments Website: www.optconnect.com
through the Connectivity-as-a-Service offering, is de-
signed to protect data and communications. Contact: sales@optconnect.com

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