Customer Experience Award
Uniti Wholesale
The Customer Experience Award recognizes a customer who has created the perfect recipe for success in the Connectbase platform. From automated Lit building updates to quarterly ROW NearNet Analysis, as well as ensuring that their pricing is regularly updated and accurate. This recipient is the true definition of #BeFound and their customers can have confidence that their Location Truth is always THE truth. We were proud to honor Uniti Wholesale with the Customer Experience Award 2025.
Digital Transformation Award
Granite Telecommunications
The Digital Transformation Award honors a customer redefining tech-driven efficiency, innovation, and experience. Granite Telecommunications achieves this with Granite360, an all-in-one portal for ordering, monitoring, ticketing, and support. Their new quoting mobile app empowers teams with real-time options and pricing, powered by The Connected World’s ecosystem. Congratulations to Granite Communications, winner of the 2025 Digital Transformation Award!
Innovation Award
BeyondReach
The Innovation Award goes to BeyondReach, a pioneer expanding connectivity where others can’t. With a vast network of PoPs, carrier hotels, and 950+ WISP partners, they deliver SLA-backed solutions to the most remote sites. From 4-hop wireless in Montana to rapid hotel installs, they excel with TCW-powered serviceability and quoting. BeyondReach sets the standard for resilient, flexible connectivity across the U.S. and Canada.
Outstanding Growth with Connectbase
AT&T
Having been with Connectbase nearly since the beginning, it is clear that few companies have transformed their way of thinking as significantly as this year’s Outstanding Growth with Connectbase Award winner. What stands out is how much this company cares for and listens to its partners, a core driver behind its growth. Continued investment in the platform has made doing business easier, and the pursuit of transformation is ongoing. Congratulations to AT&T, winner of this year’s Outstanding Growth with Connectbase Award.
One To Watch - Network Operator
Metronet
The One to Watch Award - Network Operator recognizes a customer that is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the Connectbase platform. Metronet is leading the way by building new automation around right-of-way & fiber cost automation, laying the groundwork for faster, smarter, and more efficient network expansion. Their forward-thinking approach makes them a true innovator, and we were proud to recognize Metronet as this year’s One to Watch - Network Operator.
One to Watch - Managed Services
Qoolize
The One to Watch Award - Managed Services honors a company that's rapidly carving out a reputation as a rising star in managed connectivity services. With services across more than 150 countries and more than 500 underlying suppliers, Qoolize is leveraging TCW to offer these services to the buyer community. This breadth of coverage, vendor-agnostic agility, and pioneering drive make Qoolize not just an innovator, but truly The One to Watch in Managed Services. We were proud to recognize Qoolize as this year’s One to Watch - Managed Services.
Platform MVP - Regional
DCN
The Connectbase Platform (MVP) award in the Regional category recognizes the provider who has demonstrated exceptional leadership within their region. This MVP has played a pivotal role in interconnecting numerous providers and partners, consistently delivering best-in-class service. Excelling on the Connectbase Connected World platform, this provider has also set a standard for network inventory management through effective use of Connectbase's Circuit Inventory Manager (CIM) tool. We were proud to recognize Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) as the 2025 Connectbase Most Valuable Provider (MVP) award recipient.
Connections Award - Buyer
Comcast Business | Nitel
The Connections Award - Buyer recognizes a customer who has truly embraced the power of the Connectbase platform to build stronger connections across the broadband ecosystem. Comcast has been a standout buyer, rapidly approaching 300 connections with underlying broadband suppliers on The Connected World. This achievement highlights their commitment to expanding choice, driving efficiency, and delivering exceptional value to their customers. We were proud to honor Comcast with the Buyer Connections Award, and we congratulate their team on this outstanding milestone.
Connections Award - Seller
Spectrum Business
The Connections Award - Seller celebrates a customer who is setting the standard for connectivity and collaboration across The Connected World. Spectrum Business has been a leading seller on the Connectbase platform, approaching 200 active connections with buyers. Their commitment to building partnerships and expanding reach has made them a driving force in solutions where they’re needed most. We were proud to recognize Spectrum Business with the Seller Connections Award and congratulate their team on this remarkable achievement.
Women In Tech Award
Jennifer Alfieri, BCN Telecom
The partnership between BCN and Connectbase began with Jennifer Alfieri, Director of Pricing Solutions and Proposals at BCN, who championed the platform’s adoption and integration. Jennifer played a key role in developing foundational data and workflows, becoming a leading advocate for Connectbase within BCN. Her efforts have driven innovation, efficiency, and strong collaboration, making Connectbase a vital part of BCN’s operations and partner relationships. We were thrilled to honor Jennifer as our 2025 Women In Tech Award recipient.
Change Maker Award
Kirby Green, AT&T
Over the past 12 months, the recipient of this year’s Change Maker Award has demonstrated exceptional patience and leadership, masterfully managing one of the largest single deployments to date on the platform. His eagerness to learn and optimize the platform’s value is unmatched, enabling his company to connect to Connected World partners with unprecedented accuracy, speed, and scale. We were please to present the 2025 Change Maker Award to Kirby Green of AT&T.