ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska's
leading communications provider, General Communication, Inc.
("GCI") (NASDAQ:GNCMA), boosted its investment in cloud services
with the purchase of Network Business Systems.
Cloud services enable businesses to store and process data
remotely, increasing efficiency, reliability and performance and
eliminating the need to maintain and upgrade hardware and software
in-house. The acquisition of NBS enhances GCI's capability to meet
the current and future technology needs of its Alaska businesses.
"We strive to bring our business customers state-of-the-art IT
options at the best value," said Greg
Pearce, vice president of business services for GCI. "More
and more businesses are realizing that cloud services are the best
option for data storage, processing and security."
The purchase was closed on Aug. 6
and GCI has offered all NBS employees positions.
"This transaction will add additional expertise to GCI's growing
cloud services team," said Pearce. "It enhances our ability to
deliver innovative technology solutions that improve how workplaces
function and helps Alaska
businesses focus on their core businesses."
Network Business Systems brings to GCI a team that has provided
IT solutions for Alaska businesses
while securing partnerships with major players in the technology
industry, including NetApp, Microsoft, Cisco and HP for nearly 30
years.
GCI is the largest Alaska-based
and operated integrated communications provider offering voice,
data and video services statewide. Learn more about GCI at
www.gci.com/about.
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