Webinar: Reducing Costs with Granite Communications POTS Line Replacement EPIK Program • Thursday, September 14 at 11:00am MST

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Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm MST RSVP DETAILS: Reducing Costs with Granite Communications POTS Line Replacement EPIK Program   Any organization with POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines is experiencing a significant increase to their telephone bill. Right now, one line can cost $65-100 per month. In the coming months, that could rise into the thousands, with some lines anticipated to cost $3,000 per month and some POTS lines are being decommissioned. High maintenance costs and a general move to digital in the modern workplace are accelerating this infrastructure shift. No one wants to be stuck with that phone bill, so the best solution is to act now to transition existing POTS lines to a replacement option. Beyond their obvious use for voice phone calls, POTS lines are also used for fax machines, ATMs, elevator call boxes, fire alarms, gate and door access and even HVAC systems. These items add up fast and can put unnecessary strain on any budget. When it comes to POTS replacements, the decision goes well beyond just cost savings. More than a simple POTS replacement, Granite EPIK provides a POTS alternative that is fully compatible with fire, safety and virtually all other analog devices. What’s more, Granite EPIK provides 4G LTE connectivity and cellular backup if primary internet access is unavailable. Join us on Thursday, September 14th 11:00am as Jessica Britt Bastien, Senior Regional Manager of SLED Accounts; Mark Palmer, Vice President of Managed Services; and Vincent D’Aria, Senior Director of National Accounts at Granite Communications offer additional details of their POTS Replacement EPIK Program and how it will help reduce your organizations increase phone service costs. RSVP SPEAKERS: Jessica Britt Bastien Granite Telecommunications Senior Regional Manager of SLED Accounts In her role as Senior Regional Manager of SLED Accounts, Jessica oversees Granite’s state, local and education (SLED) customer segment across the dynamic Colorado territory. With a robust portfolio that encompasses over 70 SLED clients, ranging from county governments to expansive school districts and major city administrations, Jessica has helped an array of SLED agencies optimize the value of their communications and technology infrastructure. Jesscia’s journey at Granite began in 2017 as a Regional Account Manager, focused primarily on private sector growth. In 2018, Jessica was handpicked to join Granite’s burgeoning SLED division. Armed with an extensive background in addressing the unique technological needs of both public and private sector organizations, she consistently contributes $1 million towards Granite’s annual revenue stream. Mark Palmer Granite Telecommunications Vice President of Managed Services Mark Palmer is Vice President of Managed Services at Granite Telecommunications. Mark currently works to build solutions to help customers have better visibility and control over the health of their networks. Mark joined the Granite Telecommunications team shortly after its founding in 2002, selling analog phone lines. In 2011, he was asked to help start the data team at Granite to sell non- POTS service to our customer base. In 2015 Mark was named one of the first directors in the Relationship Development team, which is more proactive in understanding customer goals and ensuring that we were helping to meet them. In 2017, Mark hit his 15th year with Granite Telecommunications and was asked to work with the Granite Channels team to develop programs introducing current clients and agents to next generation products Granite delivers today. In 2022, Mark celebrated his 20th anniversary with Granite. Vincent D'Aria Granite Telecommunications Senior Director of National Accounts Currently serving as Senior Director of National Accounts, Vincent is responsible for onboarding new customers and cultivating enduring partnerships. Bolstered by a decade-long tenure championing Granite’s portfolio of products and solutions, he has consistently guided prominent enterprise customers in solving their intricate IT challenges and elevating their network infrastructure strategies. Vincent’s accomplishments include orchestrating the generation of $31.2 million in annual revenue for Granite, a testament to his skill in developing strategic collaborations. Presently, he oversees a team of 15 senior sales professionals whose collective efforts contribute $50 million annually to Granite’s sales. RSVP

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Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm MST RSVP

DETAILS: Reducing Costs with Granite Communications POTS Line Replacement EPIK Program   Any organization with POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines is experiencing a significant increase to their telephone bill. Right now, one line can cost $65-100 per month. In the coming months, that could rise into the thousands, with some lines anticipated to cost $3,000 per month and some POTS lines are being decommissioned. High maintenance costs and a general move to digital in the modern workplace are accelerating this infrastructure shift. No one wants to be stuck with that phone bill, so the best solution is to act now to transition existing POTS lines to a replacement option. Beyond their obvious use for voice phone calls, POTS lines are also used for fax machines, ATMs, elevator call boxes, fire alarms, gate and door access and even HVAC systems. These items add up fast and can put unnecessary strain on any budget. When it comes to POTS replacements, the decision goes well beyond just cost savings. More than a simple POTS replacement, Granite EPIK provides a POTS alternative that is fully compatible with fire, safety and virtually all other analog devices. What’s more, Granite EPIK provides 4G LTE connectivity and cellular backup if primary internet access is unavailable. Join us on Thursday, September 14th 11:00am as Jessica Britt Bastien, Senior Regional Manager of SLED Accounts; Mark Palmer, Vice President of Managed Services; and Vincent D’Aria, Senior Director of National Accounts at Granite Communications offer additional details of their POTS Replacement EPIK Program and how it will help reduce your organizations increase phone service costs.

RSVP SPEAKERS:

Jessica Britt Bastien Granite Telecommunications Senior Regional Manager of SLED Accounts In her role as Senior Regional Manager of SLED Accounts, Jessica oversees Granite’s state, local and education (SLED) customer segment across the dynamic Colorado territory. With a robust portfolio that encompasses over 70 SLED clients, ranging from county governments to expansive school districts and major city administrations, Jessica has helped an array of SLED agencies optimize the value of their communications and technology infrastructure. Jesscia’s journey at Granite began in 2017 as a Regional Account Manager, focused primarily on private sector growth. In 2018, Jessica was handpicked to join Granite’s burgeoning SLED division. Armed with an extensive background in addressing the unique technological needs of both public and private sector organizations, she consistently contributes $1 million towards Granite’s annual revenue stream.

Mark Palmer Granite Telecommunications Vice President of Managed Services

Mark Palmer is Vice President of Managed Services at Granite Telecommunications. Mark currently works to build solutions to help customers have better visibility and control over the health of their networks. Mark joined the Granite Telecommunications team shortly after its founding in 2002, selling analog phone lines. In 2011, he was asked to help start the data team at Granite to sell non- POTS service to our customer base. In 2015 Mark was named one of the first directors in the Relationship Development team, which is more proactive in understanding customer goals and ensuring that we were helping to meet them. In 2017, Mark hit his 15th year with Granite Telecommunications and was asked to work with the Granite Channels team to develop programs introducing current clients and agents to next generation products Granite delivers today. In 2022, Mark celebrated his 20th anniversary with Granite.

Vincent D'Aria Granite Telecommunications Senior Director of National Accounts

Currently serving as Senior Director of National Accounts, Vincent is responsible for onboarding new customers and cultivating enduring partnerships. Bolstered by a decade-long tenure championing Granite’s portfolio of products and solutions, he has consistently guided prominent enterprise customers in solving their intricate IT challenges and elevating their network infrastructure strategies. Vincent’s accomplishments include orchestrating the generation of $31.2 million in annual revenue for Granite, a testament to his skill in developing strategic collaborations. Presently, he oversees a team of 15 senior sales professionals whose collective efforts contribute $50 million annually to Granite’s sales.

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