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You have choices when it comes to technology, we eliminate the complexity of selecting, implementing and managing technology solutions, so you can focus on what matters most – your business.
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CXT180 is a carrier-neutral, IT consulting and sourcing company, providing end-to-end solutions. Our mission is to listen, communicate, analyze, design, deliver and always exceed expectations! AT CXT180, we give you the one-on-one attention you deserve because we care about your success. When things are running smoothly, we will be there to support you. If there is a problem, delay in implementation, billing issue or a lack of response from a carrier, we will run towards the problem, never away from it.
We’ve built our business on integrity and a personal commitment to delivering results. Whether you need Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Dedicated Internet Access, Broadband, MPLS/ IP-VPN, Fixed Wireless,SD WAN, or Cloud Services including Disaster Recovery, Desktop as a Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Security-as-a-Service, Mobile Device Management, Unified Communications-as-a-Service for Voice (UCaaS), VoIP, Network Security, Office 365, Azure and AWS or Business Continuity Solutions, you can count on us to be your independent, technology consultant and advocate.
Extensive Industry Experience and Partnerships
Our experienced team of technology consultants, industry experts, and engineers will analyze, define, design, and implement strategic connectivity solutions to meet your company’s current and future IT goals and initiatives. CXT180 is carrier-neutral and can provide solution sourcing assistance from our best of breed portfolio of service providers including more than 150 technology partners.
Unbiased Carrier Neutral “Customer-First” Approach
Your business is priority number one. We offer non-biased insights while providing a technology roadmap for the future. We help you understand all your options, bringing only the top providers to the table and managing the project to completion.
Trust, Communication & Transparency
Relationships are the cornerstone of our business. We are dedicated to building trust and a long-term relationship with our clients, and we pride ourselves on maintaining impeccable communications and keeping you up-to-date throughout each phase of your project.
Stimulate innovation & optimize I.T. spend at the same time
Telecom, Cloud, & Connectivity
Solutions for Today & the Future
Communications and IT services are changing rapidly. With so many services and providers, how do you know which providers are best-suited for your business? Making the right decision requires a team of experienced experts to help you create a roadmap of success. CXT180 is that team. Our 20+ years of experience in IT and our knowledge within the carrier-neutral model gives us the distinct ability to eliminate the headaches of managing IT services.
*Click the solution tabs below to see the services and providers we can bring to your business.
Voice
Clear, dependable phone service is the most critical component for many clients, yet many continue to leverage old technology. We can help you decide which telephony solution and features are best suited for your business. We provide a full spectrum of voice solutions to fit any business size, whether you have a single location or multiple offices across the globe. Our experienced team has the expertise to source and manage a customizable, cost-effective solution that will deliver cost savings and an ROI, within 12-18 months.
Voice services include: POTs, Long distance, Toll-free, PRI T-1, Integrated T-1, SIP, VoIP, UCaaS, Hosted PBX, Conferencing, Voice audits, IP migration strategies, POTs Aggregation Providers include: IntelePeer, OneStream, Masergy, Granite, MetTel, Fusion, CenturyLink, Verizon, AT&T, Skywire, Windstream, TPX, Vonage, PgiCloud
The cloud has forever changed the technology landscape. Cloud technology shifts expenses from CAPEX to OPEX while increasing scalability and agility, improving performance, connecting mobile workforces, and supporting BC/DR plans – making it a strategic ‘must-have’ for businesses of all sizes. But since there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution, you need a carrier-neutral partner like CXT180 to source the perfect ecosystem of providers for your business. We can source and deploy public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions from our vast network of more than 150 technology partners.
Cloud services include: Cloud Computing, Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Managed Cloud Hosting, Cloud Assessments, Cloud Migration, Cloud Strategy Design, and Deployment Providers include: Flexential, INAP, Navisite, Rackspace, RapidScale, TierPoint, US Signal, CBTS, AT&T, Masergy, Century Link, TeraGo (Canada)Connectivity
Whether you need dedicated Internet for a single site or a private, secure global network spanning hundreds of locations, we have the expertise to meet your companies immediate and long-term goals. The experts at CXT180 can handle everything or some of the following based on client preference and needs, including RFP, the design, and implementation of service, sourcing the best-of-breed carrier services at the best possible rates. We also coordinate a first bill review with the carrier(s) to ensure you are receiving and paying as proposed while providing life cycle management and ongoing support.
Connectivity services include: Billing and Inventory Analysis, Dedicated Internet (DIA), Broadband, Fixed Wireless, SD-WAN, MPLS, Private Lines, Managed Network Services, Cable, DSL, Satellite, LTE, Fiber, Gigabit and Metro Ethernet, T1, T3, ISDN, OCx, DS-3, IVPN, IP Network Engineering Providers include: AT&T, CenturyLink, Verizon, Masergy, Mettel, NetFortris, Cogent, Spectrum, Zayo, Comcast Business, Cox, Frontier, FiberLight, ACC, Crown Castle, First Comm, Fusion, GTT, Windstream, Skywire, Comcast Business, Altice, Rise, WOW Business, MediaCom, ViaSat(satellite broadband), Spectrum, RCN, Airespring, BCN, HyperCore Networks, NetCarrier, Nitel, Spectrotel, Telesystem, Coeo, CBTS. SD-WAN: Viptela, SilverPeak, Meraki, VeloCloud, Fortinet, Versa, Aryaka, Cato, CloudGenix, Ecessa, Hypercore, Expereo, Telstra, Tata, Allstream, Zayo, TPx Communications, Netfortris, Zayo, TeraGo (Canada)UCaaS
Unified Communications-as-a-Service is delivered as a hosted, managed, and usage-based solution, giving organizations access to premium UC features and analytics. By offloading the complexities of managing an on-premise communications system, you can enjoy advanced communication and collaboration features while minimizing the demand on internal resources and IT budgets. We can implement a solution that meets your specific needs, including transitioning from an on-premise infrastructure to a hybrid model that leverages your existing infrastructure assets.
UCaaS services include: Hybrid SIP and UCaaS Voice Solutions, PBX Functionality, Presence Management, Integrated Messaging, File Sharing, Single Number Reach, Audio/Video/Web Conferencing, Collaboration, Contact Center Providers include: 8x8, Ring Central, Five 9, NICE inContact, Masergy, Verizon, NetFortris, Arkadin, CallTower, CPI Telecom, Evolve IP, Fuze, Pgi, Mitel, Nextiva, Calltower, Vonage, West, Broadview, Verizon, AT&T, Jive, Momentum, Talkdesk, CBTS, PgiData Center/Colocation
As your business continues to grow and you move IT solutions, platforms, and workloads to the cloud, you need access to data storage that fits your needs today and in the future. Colocation services give you access to best-in-class networks, infrastructure, and services while eliminating the overhead expenses of managing your own data center. The CXT180 cloud experts have developed strong partnerships with industry-leading providers and can source solutions from hundreds of facilities both domestically and abroad.
Data Center services include: Individual Racks and Cabinets, Private Cages, Private Pods, Scalable Power, Cooling, Layered Security, Cloud and Risk assessments and Optimization, Hybrid Cloud MIgrations, RFI’s and Cost comparisons Providers include: Equinix, PhoenixNAP, QTS, Flexential, Data Bank, CoreSite, CyrusOne, Cyxtera, Digital Realty Trust(DRT), NTT, Navisite, ZayoMobility
Most It Departments are now aware of the need for Mobile Device Management (MDM), yet deciding which services is the right one for your company can be an intimidating task. They each offer different levels of security, control, flexibility, and scalability. CXT can help navigate and source the process for you depending on the needs, mobile devises and usage of your company. CXT180 can source and deploy mobility and wireless solutions as well as audit and optimize your existing mobile device plans. We assist clients with vendor-agnostic proposals, pricing, order processing training, and deployment – giving you a full range of mobility services and applications from leading wireless providers at a competitive price.
Mobility services include: Mobile Plans, Smartphones and Tablets Devices and Renewals with AT&T Mobility Solutions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, Mobile Expense Management (TEM), Optimization and Analysis, Mobile Security, Mobile Device Management, GDevice Sourcing, BYOD Planning, Wireless Applications, LTE Providers include: Advantix, WirelessWatchDogs, VMOX, Broadsky Mobile Solutions, Mettel, Sierra Wireless, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Towerstream, Airwatch, InTune, MaaS360, Meraki, Mobile Iron, Mobile Security (MDM): Airwatch, InTune, MaaS360, Meraki, Mobile IronBusiness Continuity
When disaster strikes – whether man-made or natural disaster, power failure, or human error – downtime of your communications and IT infrastructure could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue and damaged brand reputation. You need a business continuity plan that provides redundancy and uptime when it matters most. The experts at CXT180 can source partners and price options that can provide continuous network monitoring, failover network options, disaster recovery solutions, and cloud computing and communication solutions.
Business continuity services include: Network Failover Solutions including SD-WAN, Backup Lines including Broadband, LTE, Fixed Wireless, Network Monitoring Optimization and Assessments, Cloud Backup & Recovery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Communications, Managed Security, Disaster Recovery PlanningSecurity
Cyber crime is on the rise and the increased exposure from mobile endpoints makes it inevitable that organizations do more to stay ahead of threats and effectively manage risk. As a carrier-neutral advisor, CXT180 can source the industry's best security providers to help you protect your business, data, networks, and customers from catastrophic cyber attacks. We can price managed network and security solutions and work with industry-leading carriers that can perform Security Assessments, Secure Hacks, and PiN testing.
Security services include:Firewall, VPN, Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) , Remote Access, Network-based Antivirus, Web Content Filtering, Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection, PCI Compliance, after PIN Testing Mediation and 24/7 Management, Secure Hacks Providers include:Coeo, Netfortris, AT&T, Verizon, Centurylink, Forsythe, Airespring, China Telecom, Colt, Cyxtera, Fusion, GTT, Masergy, Nitel, NTT, Office Depot, CompuCom, Rackspace, Rapidscale, Sirius, Synoptek, Telesystem, Tierpoint, TPX, Zayo, CBTS, TeraGo (Canada)International
Deploying technology internationally, is challenging, time-consuming and at times, painful. Test and turn-ups rarely happen as promised and delays are almost expected. CXT180 can partner with you, allowing your company to connect offices around the world, securely, and effortlessly. We partner with the industry-leading, international providers to connect a company-wide, global network. Make CXT180 your single point of contact for all of your International, IT projects, with the assurance of knowing that you can depend on our teams, 20+ years experience in the industry.
International services include:Firewall, VPN, Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) , Remote Access, Network-based Antivirus, Web Content Filtering, Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection, PCI, Compliance, PIN Testing, Secure Hacks Providers include:Bharti Airtel, China Telecom, Colt, Expereo, NTT, TeraGo, PCCW, Shaw, Tata, Telstra, Verizon, AT&T, Centurylink, Pgi, Cloudgenix, Aryaka, CatoYou stay more focused and productive, we’ve got the details covered
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Our proven six-step engagement approach ensures you receive the best possible service and solutions, at the best possible prices, all with a winning attitude that’s contagious.
Discovery
We'll conduct an independent, comprehensive audit of your existing environment to understand your specific IT challenges, current costs, inventory, and business goals.
Identification
We will assist in designing a technical roadmap to guide you through your IT transformation. If requested, we can assist in writing, managing, and scoring an RFP. We will recommend and source vendors from our extensive portfolio including industry leaders and service providers that will meet your specific qualifications. We will act as the main point of contact saving you time and managing communications throughout the entire process.
Price Quoting
With a constant eye on identifying cost savings, CXT180 will pull together quotes for solutions that best match your project requirements. We’ll leverage our vendor relationships to identify promotional pricing, other discounts, and credits to maximize the value of the complete solution.
Deployment
You’ll have a dedicated project manager that will manage all the vendor activities related to your solution implementation. CXT180 will manage the vendor relationship, acting as your advocate. They’ll also answer your questions and provide regular updates to ensure you’re aware of the project status.
Auditing
CXT180 will provide a risk-free inventory and billing analysis to quickly identify erroneous billing and overcharges, creating room in your budgets for new services or upgrades. We're also experts in price/performance optimization and will advise on bill consolidation, resulting in additional soft savings within your accounting department. On average, our audits generate savings of 20 - 30%.
Troubleshooting
When issues do arise, CXT180 will have your back. We have long-standing relationships with providers and can often help zero-in to identify issues and speed up resolution time.
Behind every great company is a great team
Meet the CXT180 Executive Team
Carla’s 20+ years of industry experience and knowledge of technology trends has made her a respected leader and valuable resource to her clients. She believes teamwork is the key to success and supports the company’s mission to go above and beyond, exceeding expectations for clients.
Carla Looper
Managing Partner / LinkedIn
Renee’s years of experience on the operational side for top tier carriers and branded clients gives her unique insight into problem solving for customers. She understands the drivers and processes needed to ensure service implementation goes right the first time – every time.
Renee Wyatt
Managing Partner / LinkedIn
Our values define us. Our faith inspires us.
CXT180 is a minority, women-owned company that puts God and family first. We value and respect our client relationships, building trust and exceeding expectations based on integrity, honesty, and a strong work ethic. We strive to pursue excellence and have a little fun along the way. We are more than a “consulting company.” We are a true partner, trusted advisor, an extension of your IT team, and your advocate in an ever-changing world of technology.
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Providers
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Whatever your IT challenge, we've got a vetted and best-in-class provider that can help solve it. We’ll help inform and educate you and manage all the logistics, but it’s your choice. We've built partnerships with 150+ of the leading carriers in the industry and we can advise and source domestic and global services. Looking for a specific provider? Get in touch, and we'll let you know if they are in our provider network!
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CXT180 is a focused, trusted resource. They are great at managing the sales process, bringing in the right resources and assisting in negotiating the deal. Their commitment to us and to the success of the overall outcome of our IT projects has been essential in our strategic planning.
Insurance Agency
Carla and Renee lead a professional and well respected, team of industry leaders and it is a pleasure to work with them. Working with CXT180 will help keep costs down and while project managing the vendors, they will minimize the unforeseen problems involved within the implementation process. Carla, Renee and the team at CXT are a trusted advocate within our organization.
Domestic Retail Company
CXT180 consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that they and their engineers understand our requirements and our strategic direction. Based upon the initial analysis, they were able to make recommendations and provide a fresh perspective on our IT projects. They provided solution sourcing from their portfolio of domestic and global service providers, while managing our RFP. CXT180 was able to bring a high level of efficiency to our projects while identifying which particular resources would best meet our strategic and tactical needs.
Global Energy Company
CXT180 is a respected industry leader who instills confidence as they work toward common goals and motivate all involved in the project to heightened levels of excellence. We have collaborated with Carla, Renee and members from their engineering team on several major IT, projects. Their technical depth and breadth have helped transform our business and propel us to the next level. Their ability to pragmatically manage the process within our global organization is much appreciated.
Global Environmental Services Company
No task or project is too big for the CXT180 team of IT Consulting, professionals. They understand the push/pull demands of the business and the supplier and are skilled at striking just the right balance of mutual benefit to both.
SDWAN Deployment
The ability to create innovative, custom solutions, specific to our immediate and long-term goals - while remaining within budget can be a challenge. This is one of CXT180’s strengths and value they bring to the IT equation. Utilizing the depth of their experience, agnostic approach and their portfolio of providers, we were able to save hours of time that would have been spent researching and meeting with carriers that may or may not have been a good fit. We just completed an RFP and are about to begin the implementation process, with CXT overseeing the implementation and managing the vendors. We consider CXT180 a valued partner.
Transportation Company
CXT180's commitment and dedication to ensuring projects run smoothly is a testimony to their professionalism and intellect. Their experienced team can coordinate multiple projects resulting in multiple vendors working together for the success of the project. On several occasions, their efforts and participation has resulted in significant cost savings. Their business knowledge, expertise and leadership are greatly appreciated.
Advertising Agency
CXT180’s team of experienced consultants are customer focused and a true partner within our IT team. They always put the customer first and represent them, as their advocate. They can assist in a cost analysis, network design, solution sourcing, and implementation – offering a total, custom solution. Their ability to repeatedly exceed expectations has led to a long term, mutually beneficial business relationship.
Professional Services Company
Carla and Renee’s in-depth knowledge of the telecommunications industry has been essential in deploying many strategic, innovative solutions to well known, enterprise and global accounts. We have witnessed their heavy emphasis on client satisfaction. Within the vendor carrier environment, they expect nothing less than perfection, when interacting and representing their clients.