19th ANNUAL VENDOR SHOWCASE

FEBRUARY 16-17, 2016

MACON, GEORGIA

Sponsored by GTA’s Associate Members

AGENDA

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

10:00 a.m. - 12:30p.m.CyberSecurity Symposium

2:30 p.m.Registration

3:00 p.m.Welcome

3:10 - 5:00 p.m.Table-Top Displays & Show Vehicles

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Reception

Wednesday Morning, February 17, 2016

8:00 a.m.Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.Welcome Back

8:35 a.m. - NoonTable-Top Displays & Show Vehicles

TABLE-TOP DISPLAYS

AFL

AFL is a leading manufacturer and provider of engineering expertise with disciplines in integrated services and convergence technologies. Product highlights fiber optic cable, hardware, closures, and fiber management as well as fusion splicers and test equipment. Our extensive experience crosses many markets including telco/broadband, FTTx, electric utility, OEM, enterprise and wireless.

ADTRAN

ADTRAN is a leading provider of networking and communications equipment approved by E-Rate.

ADVANCED MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES

AMT is the leading equipment distributor for ARRIS broadband products, Amino Communications and related IP equipment including: IP Set-Top Boxes, Satellite, Headend and Fiber Optics.

ALLIED FIBER

Allied Fiber is the first open-access, integrated, network-neutral colocation and dark fiber superstructure provider in the United States with a national plan. Allied Fiber provides next generation long haul and short haul fiber optic solutions with integrated neutral colocation services for domestic and global network operators. Allied Fiber is on track to meet the demands for access to neutral colocation and dark fiber services throughout the continental United States as it builds a ring around the country connecting the submarine cable landing regions and facilitating open-access interconnection nationally.

AMINO COMMUNICATIONS

Amino Communications is a long standing provider of IPTV and other video solutions worldwide…in 2015, Amino completed a purchase of Entone Technologies further enhancing their solutions set for Video including new Cable TV solutions.

BEC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

We will be bringing our wireline products offering the supporting technologies such: 802.11AC, Active Ethernet,

Gigabit Services, IPTV/MMR, Remote Device Management and Home Networking: HomePlug AV2, G.Hn.

  1. 8920 Ultimum Series of Routers. All-in-one routers for all major broadband technologies such ADSL2+, VDSL2, xDSL bonding and FTTH. Product Models: 8920NE, 8920NX (High Power 802.11n) and 8920AC (latest generation wireless 802.11AC)
  1. Our Active Ethernet Products: Product Models: BEC 9800VN, point-to-point (P2P) Fiber Gateway – featuring a combo WAN, 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, PoE, VoIP, USB, Wi-Fi 802.11n access point, and Firewall. BEC FGS-2024-4S, 24-slot Gigabit SFP Aggregation Switch with Four Combo Ports – featuring all Gigabit interfaces, Redundant Power Option, RS-232 Console, QoS, Security and Gigabit uplink interfaces
  1. Gigabit Services Products: BEC VG-2600, featuring Dual-WAN Broadband Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet WAN or uplink interface for BEC 4G/LTE ODU, all Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, Wi-Fi 802.11n access point, VoIP and Stateful Inspection Firewall.
  1. BEC Cloud-Based Management Platform: A centralized management platform designed to offer Service Providers remote access and managed devices.

BYERS ENGINEERING COMPANY

From outside plant engineering services to creating geospatial software solutions, Byers Engineering Company has been serving the communications, utility, and electric industries for over three decades. Some of our specialties include network planning and design, staking and construction inspection, project management, RUS contract preparation and administration. Our innovative solutions and services help you gain a competitive advantage by enhancing productivity and improving customer service.

CALIX

Calix is a global leader in access innovation. Its Unified Access portfolio of broadband access solutions, systems, software, and services enables network and business transformation for communications service providers worldwide – allowing them to become the broadband service provider of choice to their subscribers. Visit for more information.

CHARLES INDUSTRIES

Charles Industries manufactures “Innovative Enclosed Solutions” including indoor/outdoor cabinets, building terminals, pedestals and below-grade enclosures for wireless, fiber, copper, CATV and utility applications.

CORE TELECOM SYSTEMS

Core Telecom Systems is a supplier of brand new and surplus telecom equipment. Our specialization includes a wide variety of equipment including switching/routing technologies, broadband access and transport products, remote outdoor cabinets and a full line of fiber optic materials complete power systems. We are an authorized partner of Tellabs, Coriant, Eltek, M2FX, Allied Telesis, Cambium, Opterna, RAD, Ruckus, Brocade, Smart RG, Suttle, PSI, Clearfield, North Star Battery, Haze Battery and Majorpower.

CUSTOM CABLE

Custom Cable is a telecommunications cable manufacturer and low voltage network services provider. We will be showcasing our Fiber Optic Configuration Tool on a touch screen computer, samples of our fiber optic, coax, copper, and pre-terminated patch panel assemblies.

ELECTRICOM, LLC

ElectriCom provides all facets of telecommunications and power construction services including design-build and SSP arrangements. Telecom includes fiber and copper cable placement, splicing, and removal. We also provide right-of-way clearance/maintenance, and construct manhole and conduit systems, premises wiring, telecom system installation and Gas Distribution.

EMERSON NETWORK POWER

DC Power Products, Outdoor Cabinets, Pedestals

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC.

A total Telecommunications Consulting Company providing the following services to enable our clients to be successful providers of voice, data and video services: Network Studies and Design; Fiber-to-the-Home Designs; Staking; Construction Coordination; IP network design; IPTV; Softswitch and DLC Plans & Specifications; Fiber Optics Design and Plans & Specifications; Mapping; Computer Consulting & System Studies; LAN/WAN Design; CATV Systems Design & Upgrades. Additionally, our Wireless Division provides a full range of analysis, design, management and documentation services in areas such as LTE, 3G, 2G and two-way radio technology. Field service activities include fixed network design; Fiber-to-the-Tower design / implementation; analysis and implementation services; tower mapping and site audits; switch location and analysis; site acquisition; as well asinventory management and testing. Engineering Associates has proven themselves to be a professional engineering firm capable of serving the most sophisticated and demanding engineering needs over the last 60+ years.

GENBAND

GENBAND is a global leader in real time communications software solutions for service providers, enterprises, independent software vendors, systems integrators and developers in over 80 countries. Its market-leading Network Modernization, Unified Communications, Mobility and Embedded Communications solutions enable customers to quickly capitalize on growing market segments and introduce differentiating products, applications and services. GENBAND is headquartered in Frisco, Texas and has operations, R&D and resources around the globe that provide world-class support and services for its vast customer base

GEORGIA 811

Georgia 811 provides the One Call process in the State of Georgia for “Calling Before You Dig.” This includes providing a 3-digit phone number “811" for the entire State to get directly to the Center. We provide educational materials to all utility companies to get the “Call Before You Dig” message out to customers and excavators.

GEORGIA TELECOM SUPPLY

Georgia Telecom Supply sells all products and materials for the construction and maintenance of fiber optic and copper networks. With over 150 years of combined experience working for contractors, manufacturers and distributors, Georgia Telecom has one of the most knowledgeable teams of associates in the industry.
Our product offering includes all materials needed for Outside Plant applications, as well as, Premise applications. Whether your OSP construction project is aerial, buried, or underground, we can provide quality products at the best price possible, when and where you need them. Our product offerings include fiber optic and copper cables, pole line hardware, handholes, conduit, splice cases, fusion splicers, tools & equipment, locating and route marking products, and a whole lot more. At the 2016 Annual Vendor Showcase we will be displaying the latest in FTTH products along with other OSP products.

GEORGIA UNDERGROUND AND SUPPLY

Georgia Underground is your one-stop shop for all of your underground construction and utility supply needs. We've been serving the Southeast--and the rest of the world--since 1991. We carry the best and latest products from leading manufacturers. Our 61,000-square-foot warehouse stocks all the products you'll need, and our complete shop facility is designed to keep your equipment up and running.

GOLDFIELD TELECOM

Goldfield Telecom is a national leader of independent distribution for cutting-edge

telecommunications equipment, installation, integration, and distribution. We are committed to

assisting customers in reaching their competitive goals by offering proven technology solutions

with value added pricing. Goldfield Telecom provides solutions to ILEC’s, CLEC’s, Wireless

Carriers, Municipalities and Universities.

GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. will be showcasing our logistic services. We are promoting OSP products: Closures, Cabinets, Fiber Optic Cable and Handholes. We will provide information on modems for FTTH applications.

HENKELS & McCOY

Henkels & McCoy, Inc., (H&M), an established leader in communications infrastructure construction, has served the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of this industry from source to end user since 1923. H&M brings the latest infrastructure solutions to carrier, business, government, and consumer markets throughout North America. With expertise in both OSP and ISP applications such as Fiber-to-the-Home, Cellular Backhaul, Long Haul & Metro construction, DAS and Small Cell design and implementation, and Unified Communications deployments, H&M adapts 90+ years of experience to the disciplines supporting both wireline and wireless communications networks:

· Planning

· Design

· Engineering

· Project Management

· Construction

· Installation

We are excited to announce to GTA, the opening of a new Henkels & McCoy office in metro Atlanta. The facility covers over ten acres and includes our Southeast Regional offices, a warehouse and construction yard space. This office will provide support for our OSP activities in GA, AL, TN and northern FL. We stand ready to support all your 2016 communications infrastructure needs.

INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS

We will be providing Voice service information as well as cloud base back up of vital software in case of an emergency.Demonstrations of Streaming TV (OTT). New service capability following FCC ruling on 911 testing of trunks will be discussed.

JOHNSON BATTERY COMPANY, INC.

Services – Battery Management, Installation and Testing Services. Telecom Equipment Services and Installation. Batteries – East Penn Deka Telecom Batteries and the Fahrenheit Battery. High heat tolerable battery solution.

LITRA MANUFACTURING

Manufacturer of custom length fiber optic, electronic and copper cable assemblies for high speed voice, data, video, antenna, cell tower and process control applications. We provide terminated cables, rack and wall mount fiber boxes, pre-terminated Fiber-To-The-Premise closures, adapters and attenuators.

McCALL-THOMAS ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.

McCall-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. has provided the very best communications and electrical engineering services for the past 65 years to clients throughout the Southeast. We continue to stay on the cutting edge within the communications industry to meet all the needs of our valued clients. We offer an extensive range of both central office and outside plant engineering services including, but not limited to:

McCALL-THOMAS ENGINEERING - Continued

  • Fiber (FTTx) & Copper Design, Staking, Implementation & Testing
  • Fiber Testing
  • Permits and Easements
  • Utilities Coordination
  • RUS Loan and Grant Applications
  • DSL Deployment
  • IP Video Networks
  • Computer Aided Staking
  • WiFi, WiMax and Microwave System Design
  • Tower Lease Acquisitions/Negotiations
  • Softswitch Planning and Implementation
  • Bonding & Grounding Surveys
  • AC/DC Power Audits
  • GPS Mapping & Inventory Services
  • Joint Use Agreements & Audits
  • Expert Witness Testimony
  • Arc Flash and Energy Audits
  • Infrared Thermography Inspections
  • RCDD Certified
  • McT Learning Center/Technical Training
  • Print & Scanning Services

MAPCOM SYSTEMS

Mapcom Systems is the developer of M4 Solutions - a visual operations platform that allows service providers to manage their workforce, as well as fiber, coax, wireless and copper networks, including both outside and inside plant at the physical and logical levels. M4 Solutions enables users to integrate and correlate data from existing billing, accounting, GPS tracking, element management, network monitoring and vehicle-tracking applications in a powerful visual interface to all network elements.

METASWITCH

Metaswitch Networks is the world's leading network software provider powering the transition of communication networks into a cloud-based, software-centric, all-IP future. Metaswitch will help grow and maintain your advanced telecommunications network.

MID AMERICA COMPUTER CORP. (MAAC)

More than 300 telecommunication companies from across the United States trust Mid America Computer Corporation (MAAC) to meet their BSS/OSS needs. MACC's products empower our clients to reach new levels of efficiency through integration and process automation. Our products are supported by professional and dedicated customer care teams to ensure the outstanding service our clients deserve. For more information on how your company can begin enjoying the benefits of MAAC, contact us at 1-800-622-2502 or

NATIONAL DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE, LLC

National Directory Assistance (NDA) is a leading provider of Local and National Directory Assistance, Listings Management and Operator Services. NDA currently serves over 700 rural ILEC, CLEC, MUNI, VoIP and Wireless service providers across the United States. Wholesale directory look-ups are conveniently made available via the 411 dialing pattern. Beyond the wholesale look-up members have access to a suite of web-based tools for enhanced customer service and exclusive control over Listing Data. A unique Operator Service platform requires no tariffs, pays commissions on billable calls and offers company branding.

NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS COOPERATIVE (NISC)

NISC is an information technology company that develops and supports advanced iVUE software, open-systems computer hardware and processing services for independent telecoms across the nation. NISC provides systems integration and software products such as Customer Care & Billing, Accounting, CABs, SmartHub, Mapping, Engineering and Switch and CATV provisioning.

NEONOVA

NeoNova is a company that empowers hundreds of business, telco and ISP customers with 21st century cloud-based technologies. We help service providers and businesses grow by delivering a wide array of subscriber, network management, and professional services leveraged by a powerful service delivery platform and backed by the industry’s top professionals. NeoNova is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC), representing the advanced telecommunications and information technology interests of more than 1,500 rural utilities and affiliates in 48 states (who collectively serve 20 million homes and 50 million residents). Visit and follow @NeoNova_NNS.

OFS

Optical Fiber, Optical Cable, Optical Connectivity Solutions and Fusion Splicers

ONEPATH SYSTEMS

Onepath Systems is a technology integrator, Cisco Gold Partner, and Direct Seller (). We specialize in collaborating with customers on end-to-end solutions that grow their business in the smartest way possible. We offer a breadth of technology services such as Service Provider Video solutions, Data Center Virtualization, Network Monitoring, Call Center & IT Service Desk, IT infrastructure and Integration, Managed Services, Structured Cabling, Fire & life Safety, Security & Access control, Audio-Visual and Collaboration, Distributed Antennae Systems, and Wireless solutions.

PPC/ A BELDEN BRAND

PPC / A Belden Brand, manufactures & will be showing Telecom products like:

- PPC Drop Connectivity (Also Snap-N-Seal®, LRC®, Double Bubble®, ProSNS®, Tools, PPC coax drop & hardline connectors, traps, filters, terminators, security fasteners, splitters, Copper & Fiber Entry Boxes etc.)

- Twisted Pair connections (Kold-N-Klose® closures, 709 Connectors)

- Diamond Hardware (Drop Hardware, Pole Line hardware, Cable Ties, Diamond Tek strapping)

- Bonding & Grounding – Reducing Splices, Fiber Bonds, Ground rod connectors, Ground blocks.

PPC, being a Belden company also markets Belden’s many cabling products for data, security, AV, broadcast, head end & central office applications.

PALMETTO ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING

Telecommunications consulting engineers providing outside plant and central office engineering services GIS/Mapping, video, wireless and data networking services.

POWER & COMMUNICATIONS SALES, INC.

Tools and test sets for OSP provisioning of fiber and copper networks, including transport testing.

POWER & TEL

Power & Tel specializes in the procurement, sales, and material management/logistics of products to the global communications marketplace. Our extensive distribution network provides you a critical and efficient link between your needs (AC/DC Power Systems, Broadband Networking, Data Center, Managed Inventory – PTMI®, Outside Plant and FTTx, Video/IPTV, Wireless Systems, Tools, Testing and more) and the manufacturers’ solutions for them.

POWER-TEL UTILITY PRODUCTS, INC.

Telephone Connectivity and Cable Installation Equipment.

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS

Both copper and fiber optic splice closures and accessories as well as assorted Pole Line hardware for both ADSS and Stranded applications

PROLABS

ProLabs is a high quality brand of accessories and infrastructure for the data center. Originally created to offer a high quality compatible alternative with products such as optical transceivers, memory and cables, today ProLabs offers a host of accessories and infrastructure products for the data center including racking, cable management, KVM switches and other infrastructure products.

QUALITY STANDBY SERVICES