UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY , 2008 "Companies to Watch"
Connecticut Technology Council Announces the Innovation Pipeline 2008 Companies to Watch
West Hartford, CT -
Sep 29, 2008
Universal Connectivity was recognized as one of 100
technology "Companies to Watch" for 2008 at the
second annual Innovation Pipeline Awards and
Technology Showcase at the Dolce Innovation Center
in Norwalk, CT. The Connecticut
Technology Council, the state's industry association
for the technology sector, annually recognizes
companies at this event with sales less than $10
million, an
innovative product and a business model that
demonstrates potential for future success. Universal
Connectivity won in the IT Services-Telecom Company
category
Matthew Nemerson, the CTC president and CEO,
notes "we look at hundreds of new ideas and start-
ups every year and the companies recognized here
are the ones we feel are not only the most exciting, but
have a real chance to become fast growing new
firms."
James Smith, president of Universal Connectivity
said, "This is a great honor and it is wonderful to be
recognized by the Connecticut Technology Council as
one of the 2008 Companies to Watch. Our recent
expansion of our Fiber Optic network in Connecticut
means more businesses can benefit from our full
suite of communications tools that are affordable and
easy to use. Potential customers and investors are
already asking for more
information. We are excited about the new
growth opportunities this will create for our business
in
Connecticut. We provide our clients with
comprehensive options designed to solve their
specific telecommunications needs. Our unique
solutions
oriented approach
is a clear differentiator for us as a
telecommunications provider - a trait that our existing
customers have valued for nearly 14 years."
Awards are the result of a nomination and judging
process that engages dozens of technology leaders
from corporations such as Pitney Bowes, GE, UTC
and Open Solutions and firms such as law firms
Cantor Colburn, LLP, Edwards Angell Palmer and
Dodge, LLP and accounting firm Fiondella, Milone,
and Lasaracina.
Learn more...
About the Innovation Pipeline Accelerator
The IPA is for all Connecticut companies with sales
less than $10 million, an innovative product and a
scalable
business model. Once accepted into the Innovation
Pipeline Accelerator, all candidates are provided with:
access to an interactive website that enables them to
request services, communicate with an
entrepreneurial community and track their progress; a
secure corporate intranet for their exclusive use;
connections with mentors and advisors with the intent
of improving and accelerating the growth and success
of these companies; and listing in a searchable public
database that will be accessible to anyone looking for
products or services from CT based companies.
Companies may remain in the program as long as
the program adds value to their business and the
company continues down the path towards success.
Some of the more advanced IPA companies will be
selected to receive extra assistance in the FastTrack
Program that provides more personalized services.
www.ctipa.org
About Universal Connectivity, Inc.
Founded in 1995, Universal Connectivity, Inc. is
headquartered in West Hartford, Conn. Universal
Connectivity is a leading IP-based managed services
provider that delivers integrated packages of
communications and IT services to businesses
throughout the United States. Universal Connectivity
offers productivity-enhancing applications including
Local and Long-Distance voice, Calling Cards,
Hosted phone systems, Audio and Web
Conferencing, Storage Area Networks (SAN's),
broadband Internet, voicemail, Hosted Microsoft®
Exchange Service, anti-virus/anti-spam, web hosting,
fax-to-email, network security services and virtual
private networking. Universal Connectivity manages
these services over public, private and its own Fiber
Optic facilities-based networks.
About The Connecticut Technology Council
The Connecticut Technology Council is the State's
industry association for the technology sector. The
mission of the Connecticut Technology Council is to
improve economic growth and a high quality of life for
Connecticut by promoting a culture of innovation of
community leaders in business and government. The
goal of the Connecticut Technology Council is to build
a statewide network of innovators and entrepreneurs
to educate and influence elected officials and policy
leaders about the critical importance of technology
innovation and growth in Connecticut.
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Universal Connectivity
James Smith
President
phone:
860-808-1412
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CT Technology Council's Innovation Pipeline Accelerator Program and Edwards, Angell Palmer and Dodge FastTrack program
Liddy Karter
Director
phone:
203-376-7958
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