Christopher W. MacFarland

Masergy Communications, Inc. operates as software defined networking services company. Its solutions include unified communications, managed sd-wan and security. The company was founded by Barry D. Nalls in 2001 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

McLeodUSA, Inc. provides telecommunications services. The firm provides integrated communications services, including local, long distance, data, and Internet service in 25 Midwest, Southwest, Northwest, and Rocky Mountain states in the US. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Allegiance Telecom are a facilities-based national local exchange carrier that provides integrated telecommunications services to business, government and other institutional users in major metropolitan areas across the United States. We offer ‘‘one-stop shopping’’ for voice, data, and integrated communications services (including local, long distance, Internet, data colocation, web hosting and customer premises equipment sales and maintenance services), with convenient, integrated online billing, plus a single point of contact for sales and service. Our principal competitors are incumbent local exchange carriers (also known in the industry as ‘‘ILECs’’), as well as, long distance carriers, other integrated communications providers, and customer premises sales and maintenance business.

Verio is the recognized industry leader in delivering online business solutions to SMBs worldwide. Distributed through its network of OEM and viaVerio channel partners, Verio's solutions provide web hosting, application hosting and SaaS applications that enable SMBs to drive online success. Incorporated in 1996, the company launched a successful public offering in 1998. This IPO set the stage for a series of acquisitions of rapidly growing hosting and Internet companies which resulted in Verio emerging as the preeminent provider of web hosting services worldwide. In 2000, the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications, one of the largest companies in the world and supports its operations through NTTs highly reliable and scalable Global IP Network. Through this network, customers and partners can extend their global reach with access to business solutions around the globe and in more than 200 countries. Verio leverages its financial strength and stability to support its growing customer base, extend its product leadership and expand its global footprint for partners worldwide.

PAETEC Holding LLC provides integrated broadband communications services. It offers comprehensive suite of IP, voice, data and Internet services, as well as enterprise communications management software, network security solutions, CPE and managed services. The firm’s primary business is providing business end-user customers in metropolitan areas with a package of integrated broadband communications services that encompasses data services, including internet access services and virtual private network services and voice services, including local telephone services and domestic and international long distance services. The company was founded in August 2006 and is headquartered in Fairport, NY.

Access Media 3, Inc. provides media services to multi-family properties. It offers comprehensive Internet, television and voice services for multi-dwelling unit properties, including design, installation, maintenance and service management. The company was founded by Scott A. Rediger on December 7, 2006 and is headquartered in Oakbrook, IL.

BroadSoft, Inc. provided software and services that allow mobile, fixed-line, and cable providers to deliver voice and multimedia services. Its products were BroadWorks, BroadCloud and BroadTouch. The BroadWorks software enables service providers to deliver enterprises and individual consumers with a cloud-based offerings, like hosted IP Centrex, video calling, SIP Trunking, unified messaging, call centers and audio conferencing. The company was founded by Michael Tessler and Scott D. Hoffpauir in November 1998 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

CompuNet, Inc. provides information technology solutions. Its solutions include data center virtualizations, unified communications, network infrastructure, cloud services, information security, carrier services, physical security, and managed services. The company was founded by Nolan B. Schoo, Christopher W. MacFarland, and Günther Lamperstorfer in 1998 and is headquartered in Meridian, ID.

AM3 Pinnacle Corp. operates as a holding company with interests in providing Internet, television and voice services. It serves multi-tenant residential properties. The company is headquartered in Oakbrook, IL.