Simplified IT Support Available to Alaska Small Businesses
April 03 2019 - 2:04PM
Business Wire
Alaska businesses have convenient, simplified access to IT
applications to help them run their business, improve productivity
and keep their information safe thanks to AKTechDirect from Alaska
Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK).
AKTechDirect, an online marketplace powered through cloud
commerce platform AppDirect, is a one-stop shop for managing and
purchasing IT applications, designed to support the essential IT
needs of small businesses. Cloud backup from Mozy delivers data
protection and business continuity. Security from
Symantec provides advanced end-point protection from
ever-evolving cybersecurity threats. Microsoft Office products
offer important productivity and collaboration tools. And, Business
Cloud Helpdesk provides immediate access to personalized 24/7
support from an IT specialist, all at prices realistic for small
businesses.
“These applications are essential tools to maintain and enhance
business operations,” said Alaska Communications Senior Director of
Product Management Jim Gutcher. “Perfect for small businesses,
AKTechDirect’s hand-picked applications can be purchased and
managed through one portal and are a scalable model – allowing the
freedom and flexibility to add users as needed.”
"Today, small businesses have access to more powerful technology
than ever before, but sorting through all the options can be
confusing and time-consuming," said Dan Saks, co-Founder and co-CEO
of AppDirect. "We know that businesses prefer to buy technology
from local providers, and we are excited to work with a company
like Alaska Communications that understands this and is moving
forward with an innovative vision to become a trusted source for
the software and services that small businesses need to
thrive."
AKTechDirect demonstrates Alaska Communications’ commitment to
offering cutting-edge IT solutions to small business customers.
About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) is the leading provider of
advanced broadband and managed IT services for businesses and
consumers in Alaska. The company operates a highly reliable,
advanced statewide data network with the latest technology and the
most diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the
contiguous U.S. For more information, visit
www.alaskacommunications.com or www.alsk.com.
About AppDirect
AppDirect provides the only end-to-end cloud commerce platform
for succeeding in the digital economy. The AppDirect ecosystem
connects channels, developers, and customers through its platform
to simplify the digital supply chain by enabling the onboarding and
sale of products with third-party services, for any channel, on any
device, with support. Powering millions of cloud subscriptions
worldwide, AppDirect helps organizations, including Jaguar Land
Rover, Comcast, ADP, and Deutsche Telekom, connect their customers
to the solutions they need to reach their full potential in the
digital economy.
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Media ContactHeather Marron, 907-564-1326Manager,
Corporate CommunicationsHeather.Marron@acsalaska.com
Investor ContactTiffany Smith, 907-564-7556Manager, Board
and Investor Relationsinvestors@acsalaska.com
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