Well it has been a crazy but productive month for us here at Wolfe!  We have spent the last four weeks traveling around to different events, meeting with customers, prospective customers, partners and getting the word out about our fabulous, super fast Ethernet services.  

Our first stop was Long Beach, California where we exhibited at the Apartment Owners Association’s Million Dollar Trade Show.  We had the opportunity to talk with many multi-dwelling operators and owners about Wolfe Residential Connect.  There is a real need in Southern California for reliable, fast internet service and they were thrilled to hear they could offer their residents an alternative to the “Big Guy” provider they are currently using and at no cost to the owner/operator.   Residents want bigger bandwidth to stream video, play games online or work from home with a reliable connection.  Our 100 Mb/s WolfeNet Connect or our 1 Gb/s WolfeNet Extreme Services are great options to meet those big bandwidth needs.

 Week two we headed back to Los Angeles for an evening event high atop City Club overlooking downtown LA.  What a great night to network with the CIOs and VPs of some of the top companies in the country.  We are looking forward to working with these companies over the next few months to build an Ethernet solution for their business.

 Next we flew to Las Vegas for Interop, an event designed to empower information technology professionals to make smart business decisions.  The three-day event included educational sessions, networking opportunities and an expo featuring the latest in technology solutions.  Wolfe was there exhibiting and featured our Ethernet Transport Service, Metro E, VPLS, IPVPN and Wolfe Business Internet services.   Over 12,000 people were in attendance and many stopped by our booth to learn about Wolfe.  A big congrats to Robin Won who won the iPad mini we gave away at the expo. 

 Back to Seattle for a quick stop home and then on a plane a day and a half later headed for our final stop in Chicago for ITW (International Telecom Week).  ITW is aimed at the global wholesale telecommunications community where attendees from across the globe meet to buy and sell both voice and data products and services.  Once again Wolfe had a booth at the show and had the opportunity to interact with many companies in the industry.  We made great connections and have some business in the works with several of the people we met there.  It was fascinating to see what other companies around the world are developing and we are excited to expand our footprint with the help of these great companies.   Dan Lunde from 1025 Connect was the big winner of the iPad Mini drawing.

 Phew!  It has been a busy but amazing month for us and as a result Wolfe will continue to grow and develop.  We really enjoyed meeting everyone in each of our stops and look forward to continuing our conversations.  We have a few weeks back in the office putting these conversations into action and then we are off again.  Next up, we are off to San Diego June 19-22 for the NAA (National Apartment Association) Education Conference and Exposition and then the following week to New York City for Telecom Exchange on June 26^th.  We hope to see you there!

SEATTLE, Wash. – April 15, 2013 – Wolfe, an Ethernet service provider headquartered in Seattle, invites you to join them at Interop, taking place Tuesday, May 7  - Thursday, May 9 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Wolfe will be located at Booth #444.

Wolfe will be featuring their high-speed Ethernet services at the expo including Ethernet Transport Service, Metro E, Virtual Private Line Service, IP VPN, and Wolfe Business Internet.  The Ethernet over fiber services range in speed from 10 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s and can be customized to meet individual business needs.  Wolfe’s affordable suite of services provides secure transport and seamless, dependable connectivity.

“Interop is designed to help companies move their business forward. Wolfe is providing innovative network solutions that will help companies stay ahead of evolving communications and networking technologies,” stated Michael Scott, General Manager of Wolfe.   “There are so many advantages to Ethernet and we are here to educate IT professionals on these benefits and show how our service will help improve business productivity while saving on the bottom line.”

Wolfe invites you to visit their booth #444 or to schedule a meeting with Wolfe during Interop, please contact trendall@wolfe.net. 

Interop is an independently organized conference and exhibition designed to empower information technology professionals to make smart business decisions. Interop offers a strong combination of educational content, a dynamic exhibition of technology providers, and peer networking to IT professionals across all industries, so that they can investigate and discover transformative technologies and ideas to put to work across their enterprise.  Interop Las Vegas is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees this year.

With a focus on delivering world-class service to customers, Wolfe is providing high performance Ethernet and internet solutions to help meet residential and business connection needs. Wolfe offers blazing fast speed, a reliable and secure connection, and scalable, flexible network solutions at prices that are 30-50% less than other providers. For more information, please contact 1-800-WOLFENET or visit www.wolfe.net.

Wolfe is excited to host Computing as a Service Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, April 9th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington.   This event is FREE!  Trinity Network Solutions will also cohost the event with Wolfe. 

Special guest speaker, Sean Gallagher from True Cloud Server, will present “Virtual Datacenters and IaaS in the the Cloud Space: Understanding the Options.” Wolfe and Trinity Network Solutions will also present valuable telecommunications information and resources to help your business. 

For more information and to register for the event, visit http://spokanelunchandlearn.eventbrite.com.  We look forward to seeing you there!

The Wolfe team just returned from our trip to Las Vegas for the Channel Partners Conference and Expo.  Mike Scott - General Manager, Deon Hines - Sales Manager, and Terry Rendall- Marketing Director all agree the event was a huge success.  We really enjoyed meeting with everyone who stopped by our booth and are looking forward to continuing the conversations that were started during the event in the coming weeks.  To learn more about Wolfe, please visit www.wolfe.net/partner or call Deon Hines at 206-414-7965.  

Next up - Interop May 7-9!  Wolfe will be at Booth #344.  Hope to see you there!

SEATTLE, Wash.(February 8, 2013) – Wolfe is proud to announce that they will be exhibiting at the 2013 Channel Partners Conference and Expo, which will be held February 27-March 1 at the Venetian Resort and Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Wolfe will be located at Booth 2019. 

The Channel Partners Conference and Expo is the telecommunication industry’s premier event for VARs, MSPs, and Agents focused on transforming their businesses to become next-generation solutions providers and building connections with technology and service providers that are redefining business technology and communications.

The three-day event will include educational sessions featuring well-respected industry experts, networking events, and the expo hall floor with exhibitors showcasing the hottest trends, products and services.

“We are really looking forward to being a part of the Channel Partners Expo this year,” stated Deon Hines, Internet Sales Manager for Wolfe.  “Wolfe is very focused on growing our channel program and building referral partnerships. We see this as a great event to make those connections and educate attendees on Wolfe’s Ethernet services and what sets us apart from other providers.  We invite everyone to stop by Booth 2019 to find out more about Wolfe and how we can help grow your business.”

With a focus on delivering world-class service to customers, Wolfe is providing high performance Ethernet internet and VPN solutions to help meet residential and business connection needs including, Ethernet Virtual Private Line, Metro E, Virtual Private Line Service, IP VPN, and Wolfe Business Internet. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Wolfe offers blazing fast speed, a reliable and secure connection, and scalable, flexible Ethernet solutions at prices that are 30-50% less than other providers. For more information, please contact 1-800-WOLFENET or visit www.wolfe.net.

We have heard all of the hype about the health benefits of getting more fiber in your diet.  It helps things pass through your system easier (you get my drift…). It helps prevent certain diseases.  It keeps your weight under control.  All really good things, right?  But there is another kind of fiber that has gotten a lot of hype lately and also offers many benefits …. fiber optics. This kind of fiber doesn’t do much for your body but is GREAT for your network.  Here’s how:

First things first though, what are fiber optics?

Fiber optics is the technology of transferring data through thin, flexible glass (or plastic) tubes through modulated light waves in the form of pulses.   Fiber optic cabling is becoming the fastest, smartest, and most flexible way to transmit and receive large amounts of data.

What are the advantages of fiber over traditional metal lines like copper?

High Bandwidth – Fiber optic cables have much higher bandwidth than metal cables, which means they can carry more data.  With technologies like cloud services, unified communications, VoIP, and other applications, companies need more bandwidth for these to function properly and optimally. Bigger bandwidth is essential to maintain connectivity, avoid delays or downtime, and ensure things run smoothly.  Read more about the demand for higher bandwidth HERE.

Fast – There is nothing more frustrating than things slowing us down.  With fiber optic cabling, data is transmitted much faster than traditional cabling because of the increased capacity, which allows for faster reception and delivery of data. 

Safety –Fiber optics uses light waves so there is no electrical current passing through the tubes. Therefore there is no heat, which means there is no risk for a fire hazard.  Fiber offers the safest option for data transmission.

Lightweight – Fiber optics use cables that are smaller in diameter and thinner, similar in comparison to a human hair. This helps prevent data blockages.  They are easier to work with and transport which also lowers the expense.

More Secure/More Efficient – Fiber optics are one of the most secure methods of information transmission.  Since this type of cabling transmits light, not electrons, it is able to carry signals long distances and avoid electrical interference from noisy surroundings or cross talk between lines.  It also difficult to tap into fiber cable as there is no electromagnetic interference whereas traditional cabling can leak information and is more susceptible making it less effective. Fiber optic systems are more efficient as there is far less loss of data and it is more effective in data transmission.  They do not degrade as quickly as copper wiring and there is virtually no signal loss.  Additionally, fiber is not affected by weather or environmental conditions like copper wiring. 

Better for the Environment – Going green is an even hotter topic than going healthy these days. So do your part and choose fiber. It takes less energy to send light through fiber optic cables. Less power means a lower carbon footprint and as an added bonus that means lower costs! 

Overall, fiber optics is a more effective solution for data transmission than traditional methods.  Like the fiber you find in the health food aisles of your local grocery store, fiber optics offer many advantages- thin and lightweight, helps prevent annoying blockages (data blockages, that is), efficient, fast, safe, and best of all – it helps your bottom line (no pun intended). It’s no wonder it’s becoming a very attractive option. If you would like to find out more, contact us.

Wolfe is a proud sponsor of the latest Channel Partners Report “High-Speed Ethernet Services:  Channel Opportunities & Challenges.”  If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, download it HERE for FREE.  The report covers Ethernet market demands and drivers, Ethernet service definitions and applications, and key sales opportunities and operational challenges for partners.  With the growing demand for Ethernet-based services, there is a huge opportunity for channel partners to offer these services to customers, which will provide them with bigger bandwidth while saving them money.  Additionally Ethernet offers a more scalable, flexible and reliable solution making it a great alternative to traditional TDM networks.

 Wolfe would love to connect with referral partners interested in selling our Ethernet services.  Please contact us to learn about Wolfe and our partner program.   In the meantime, read the Channel Partners report and find out more about Ethernet services and how it can help your revenue as a Channel Partner grow.  

2012 has been a very big year for Wolfe.It has been a year of growth and change for the company.We saw where the future of technology was headed and revamped our services to meet those needs by moving from traditional TDM services to an Ethernet-based solution set that provides the bandwidth, the security, the flexibility and the reliability that companies and users require today.We have spent much of the year establishing the foundation for the new and improved Wolfe and it has taken off faster than we ever expected.People are excited about Wolfe and the services we offer and that is the biggest thrill and accomplishment of them all!

 Here are some of the highlights from 2012:

• The new Wolfe Business Connect Ethernet services launched in the Pacific Northwest: Ethernet Transport Service, Metro E, Virtual Private Line Service, IPVPN, Wolfe Business Internet
•   The new Wolfe Residential Connect services launched in the Pacific Northwest: WolfeNet Extreme (1 Gb/s) and WolfeNet Connect. (100 Mb/s) 
•  Wolfe added key management positions to help further the growth of the company including Sales Manager Deon Hines and Marketing Director Terry Rendall
•  Wolfe rebranded and launched a new website and marketing resources, including an informative whitepaper
•  The Wolfe team attended Interop Las Vegas, IT Expo in Austin, Channel Partners Expo in Orlando and Interface Seattle.
• Wolfe expanded service to Southern California
• Wolfe expanded service to the New York metro area including parts of New Jersey, Connecticut and Philadelphia
• Wolfe gained some wonderful new customers and business partners throughout the year

It has been an amazing year and we look forward to even more in 2013.We have some very exciting things coming up so stay tuned.You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Linked In for the latest news!   Wishing you all a happy healthy new year!

SEATTLE, WA – December 14, 2012 –Wolfe announced today that it had selected Open Data Centers’ (ODC) Piscataway, NJ facility to be its first POP in the Northeast.  Wolfe serves several existing ODC customers, and is able to leverage ODC’s carrier-friendly operating environment in order to service its growing East coast customer base. 

 “We are very excited to partner with Open Data Centers on this project,” commented Michael Scott, General Manager of Wolfe.  “ODC can turn around cross connects in a matter of hours, and their one-time cross connect fee model is very favorable for carriers looking to expand their footprint.  We have access to many other transport providers at our fingertips.”

Seattle-based Wolfe intends to use Piscataway as an interconnection point for its already substantial transport network, based predominantly in the Northwest, which began with the deployment of low-latency, high speed, transport facilities cross country.  Wolfe joins a growing list of fiber providers, incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, transport providers, ISPs and voice services providers already present in the facility. 

“Several ODC customers have already begun leveraging Wolfe’s strong presence,” said Erik Levitt, CEO of Open Data Centers.  “The partnership between ODC, Wolfe and other data center customers exemplifies the true benefits of carrier-neutral colocation, and we are proud to facilitate the relationships and interconnections between our carrier partners.”

About Wolfe

With a focus on delivering world-class service to customers, Wolfe is providing high performance Ethernet-based internet and network VPN solutions to help meet residential and business connection needs. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Wolfe offers blazing fast speed from 10 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s, a reliable and secure connection, and scalable, flexible solutions including Ethernet Transport Service, Metro E, Virtual Private Line Service, IP VPN, and Wolfe Business Internet at prices that are 30-50% less than other providers.   For more information about Wolfe, visit www.wolfe.net.

  About Open Data Centers

Open Data Centers is carrier neutral, cost-effective data center operator offering alternative connectivity options for carriers, service providers and enterprises. With its first facility in Piscataway, New Jersey located 16 miles south of New York City, Open Data Centers provides an ideal Points of Presence (PoPs) location for carriers, low-latency colocation options for financial applications and cloud services. With N+1 redundancy through all levels of the infrastructure, Open Data Centers has positioned itself as the premier cost-efficient, carrier neutral colocation provider in the region. For more information on Open Data Centers, visit www.opendatacenters.net