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Extreme with Vernon
This two part video includes an interview with Paul Hooper, Chief Marketing Officer of Extreme Networks and Matt McGarry of Vernon Telephone Cooperative. Paul talks about Extreme's business focus and product, while Matt explains how they've applied these Ethernet products. Of particular interest to telcos involved in local video content production is Vernon Telephone Cooperative's use…
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Citizens Customer Appreciation Day
The folks at Citizens Telephone Cooperative in New Auburn, WI learned that autumn weather could be unpredictable, so they have moved their customer appreciation days into the local high school gymnasium. This is all-weather solution not only kept attendees warm, but it put a little money into the coffers of the high school. Citizens had…
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Senator Harsdorf at Lakeland Communications
Wisconsin State Senator Sheila Harsdorf visits Lakeland Communications during their 2009 open house. In this interview with Ken Pyle, of ViodiTV, she tells how rural companies, like Lakeland, lead the industry with technologies, innovation, and customer service. [Added 2/23/23 – Ken was also employed by ZillionTV, at the time of this publication, but this video…
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ViodiTV at OPASTCO 2009 Summer Conference
Summer is a season of growth and OPASTCO is growing or evolving to an IP based association. This video summarizes the various interviews and event coverage from OPASTCO’s 2009 Summer Conference. John Rose kicks off a season of change with follow on from Mark Gailey, a panel with CTIA and RUS, lifetime achievements and rural…
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FRED celebrates 20 years
FRED, the Foundation for Rural Education and Development, celebrated it 20th year at the OPASTCO 2009 summer conference. The video includes Karen Kohne with a brief intro to FRED and it’s history, Carlton Appelo talks of founder Everett Kneece, Sherry Colgate talks about a teacher of the year award, David Lewis describes community development guide…
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OPASTCO 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award
OPASTCO honors Harry Baker of Sierra Telephone Company with the 2009 lifetime achievement award. Harry’s son, David, and grandson,Matthew, accept the award as industry people wish Harry the best. Produced by Roger Bindl and Ken Pyle ViodiTV at OPASTCO 2009 summer conference.
