Michael R. Bauer

GTT Communications, Inc. provides high-speed, enterprise-grade connectivity services to clients globally. The private company is based in McLean, VA and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company is committed to redefining enterprise communications and driving productivity across organizations. The company offers next-generation firewall capabilities from the cloud and cloud-based cyber security integrated with SD-WAN. GTT operates a top-ranked, Tier 1 IP network that connects people across organizations, around the world, and to every application in the cloud. The company was founded in 2005 by H. Brian Thompson. Ernest Ortega has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Fusion Connect, Inc. turns voice into a valuable digital asset by delivering a smarter Microsoft Teams experience and redefining enterprise collaboration through the merging of AI and phone call data. The company is based in Atlanta, GA and has subsidiaries in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Turkey, and the United States. As a leading Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), they optimize Microsoft subscriptions to improve business performance. Fusion Connect is a managed communications provider (MCP) offering voice tech and support, including UCaaS, VoIP, CCaaS, SIP trunks, and phone line replacements. The company is a cloud PBX provider with hosted PBX services and also provide managed services for business communications, secure networks, and hosted collaboration tools. The company was founded in 1997 by Marvin S. Rosen and Philip D. Turits, and William J. Wignall has been the CEO since 2024. Fusion Connect was acquired by Morgan Stanley Credit Partners on January 19, 2022.