Associations
FiberLight participates in both national and local associations to help connect, educate and partner with our customers and suppliers more effectively.
Professional Associations FiberLight Belongs To:
ACT-IAC
The American Council for Technology – Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) is a forum designed to improve government through the introduction of information technology as well as serving as a forum for the exchange of industry information and collaboration on public sector technology issues. www.actgov.org
AFCEA
FiberLight has been a corporate member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association for several years. The FiberLight Government Solutions team attends a number of AFCEA conferences throughout the calendar year. www.afcea.org
ATP
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta Telecom Professionals (ATP) offers networking, education and hosts an annual event featuring the best in Technology. FiberLight President Kevin B. Coyne has been nominated to the Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year awards program twice. www.atpconnect.org
COMPTEL
COMPTEL is a leading association representing communications service providers and supplier partners. COMPTEL offers trade shows, networking, education and advocacy in Washington, D.C. FiberLight President Kevin B. Coyne serves on the COMPTEL Board of Directors. www.comptel.org
7×24 Exchange
This is designed for anyone involved with 7×24 infrastructures — IT, data center, disaster recovery and network/telecommunication managers; computer technologists
www.7x24exchange.org
FISPA
The Federation of Internet Solution Providers of the Americas was created in 1996 to represent Internet Solution Providers (ISPs). FISPA offers educational seminars around the country to facilitate discussion. In addition, the organization offers its members discounts on products and services. www.fispa.org
Maryland Broadband Cooperative
Maryland Broadband Cooperative drives economic development by serving rural Maryland with broadband services through its membership. www.mdbc.us
Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)
As the defining body of carrier class ethernet and composed of 175 organizations, the MEF’s mission is to accelerate the worldwide adoption of carrier class Ethernet networks and services. The MEF develops Carrier Ethernet technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide.
Miami Dade Broadband Coalition
Miami Dade Broadband Coalition represents a collaboration of South Florida organizations including enterprise, government, healthcare, education and non profits, whose mission it is to transform the digital literacy of the community through the adoption of affordable broadband access. www.miamibroadband.org
Northern Virginia Technology Council
The Northern Virginia Technology Council is the trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. www.nvtc.org
Tampa Bay Technology Alliance (TBTA)
The TBTA is a non-profit organization based in St. Petersburg, FL, which provides financial support to encourage student interest in science, technology and engineering. FiberLight National Account Manager David Ware is co-chair of the Tampa Network Development Council. www.tbtaonline.org
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG is dedicated to the economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry and offers educational events throughout the calendar year. FiberLight VP of Sales, Joe Patton chairs the Infrastructure Society of the Technology Association of Georgia. www.tagonline.org
Technology Council of Maryland
The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) is Maryland’s largest technology trade association. www.techcouncilmd.com
The Greater Richmond Technology Council
Established in 1996, Rich Tech is one of the top technology associations in Virginia and serves more than 3000 people in the technology field. www.richtech.com
