“VSP was looking for SOC support due to limited staffing resources. Lumen’s VSOC has mitigated phishing attacks while allowing our internal SOC team to focus on more critical exposures. The partnership has improved operational efficiency with full confidence in our security precautions.”

– Darrell Johnson, Manager, Information Security

VSP Vision 

"We are very excited that this school-centric network is finally operational and [equally excited] to be working with Lumen and other national and local providers in [this] extraordinary endeavor."

– Ovidiu Viorica, Network Broadband and Technology Manager
State of New Mexico Statewide Education Network

“Our partnership with Lumen will significantly drive advancements in live production solutions, content delivery and fan engagement. Lumen NaaS and other enterprise solutions [position us] to meet our technology objectives and support future growth.” 

– Michael Molinari, Senior Vice President
PAC‑12 Enterprises 

“With Lumen by our side as a partner, it’s been huge for us to be able to offer that fan engagement and those added features within our environment flawlessly.”

– Charles Harris, VP of IT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

"The Lumen scrubbing center has been crucial in protecting our data centers from network attacks. After identifying increased bot traffic, Lumen recommended ThreatX, [which] drastically reduced bot traffic and prevented a large DDOS attack."

– Brian Kemmerly, Sr. Director of IT – App Development / Security
Micro Center

"Lumen NaaS allowed us to deploy a DIA backup circuit in a fraction of the time that it would have taken to deploy a traditional circuit. It quickly provided high availability networking [and is] a flexible way to manage network circuits for our data center.” 

– Marvin Solis, Network and Information Security
Nuvision Credit Union

"Our partnership with Lumen has been transformative. The flexibility to adjust bandwidth and manage services through their intuitive portal has significantly reduced our costs and ensured uninterrupted service. We sleep better at night knowing Lumen is protecting our infrastructure.”

– Eric LaZur, Director of Internet Services
eCampus

“We chose Lumen Network‑as‑a‑Service for its simplicity, cost efficiency and flexibility. Our partnership with Lumen allows us to manage and scale bandwidth as needed, ensuring our infrastructure is future‑proofed and responsive to our dynamic needs.”

– Juan Ayala, Dir. of IT Infrastructure
Agilisys

“Berry Global partnered with Lumen to enhance network performance, security and agility using SD‑WAN technology. [We received] real‑time visibility and control across multiple locations, cloud providers and applications. Together, we transitioned 150+ locations to the Lumen Network.”

– Elmer Boeke, VP, Global IT Services

Berry Global 

“Donor Network West needed highly resilient voice and data services to help us in fulfilling our mission of saving and healing lives through organ and tissue transplantation. Lumen’s reliable services have provided us with the tools we need.”

– Janice Whaley, President & CEO
Donor Network West

“Lumen plays a crucial role in enabling our IntelsatOne terrestrial network to deliver cost‑effective, high‑performance connectivity solutions to our customers. The Lumen team demonstrated a deep understanding of the intricacies of our network architecture, providing significant value.”

– Vinit Duggal, SVP of Networks and CISO

Intelsat 

“Partnering with Lumen has significantly transformed our IT infrastructure, leading to a 35% monthly cost reduction. This has enabled us to invest in new technologies ... [improving] network performance, scalability and data security, and fueling our digital transformation and operational efficiency.”

– Claudius Moore, Chief Information Officer

American Family Care 

"Lumen's NaaS solution is a perfect match for our dynamic business model, where the essence of service is measured in minutes, not months. The consumption-based model Lumen offers has been instrumental for our high-scale events, allowing us the flexibility to adjust bandwidth for each event's unique demands."

– David Bauman, Founder/CEO

Backstage Networks

"We have been using Lumen services for more than 10 years. Keeping our core network infrastructure with the same company, same bill and same team [is] extremely beneficial. We rely on the Lumen Network being stable and diversely peered [to allow] our data to flow efficiently.”

– Matthew Spero, SVP, IT Infrastructure

Hanmi Bank 

“With Lumen keeping our foundation stable, the experts at Crowley can invest their time on projects and innovations. Lumen has helped us by being a true partner, not just a transactional relationship."

– Erika Graziuso, CIO, Digital & Technology
Crowley

“The Lumen team exceeded our expectations with our SD‑WAN project. [Our team] beat our rollout timeframe, met the delivery dates for hardware and services according to the originally established timeline and did so with minimum impact to business uptime.”

– Adam Scheinberg, VP of Technology

Massey Services

“Lumen's Point to Point and networking services have revolutionized our business operations. Their seamless integration and high-bandwidth connections ensure our SMB-managed services, disaster recovery and storage solutions operate with unparalleled efficiency."

– Chuck Best, Chief Operating Officer
iBridge Cloud Technologies

"Our [global organization moves] large amounts of graphic files around the world. We depend on the Lumen Network and their SD-WAN solution to ensure our network performance is optimal, reliable and secure. Lumen is a great partner―it’s like they’re an extension of my team."

– Haji Dzemaili, VP, Global Infrastructure & Operations
SGS & Co

"We chose to partner with Lumen because of their commitment to security, innovation and [their] customer-centric approach. Their team’s expertise and support have been invaluable, ensuring seamless integrations and ongoing optimization of tailored solutions."

– Steve Koenig, Information Technology & Facilities Manager
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.

"Since partnering with Lumen in 2016, our collaboration has expanded. Lumen now manages our global WAN, covering 25+ locations in eight countries across three continents. Their reliable network and excellent customer service have solidified our trust."

– Tim Drook, Executive Director, Information Technology
Calgon Carbon Corporation | A Kuraray Company

"Our transition to modern circuits was easy and fast, facilitated every step of the way by friendly, knowledgeable people. This customer experience, [and cost savings], has been one of the most pleasant and painless vendor relationships I have had."

– Isaiah Chen, Director of Infrastructure and Information Systems

Shorewest, REALTORS®

"Ames Construction chose to move forward with a Lumen SASE solution to bring growth, security and flexibility to our business in a single managed solution. For almost 20 years, Lumen has offered improved services to keep our offices and remote workforce connected. Lumen [is our] go-to for communications and technology."

– Bob Bruckner, Chief Information Officer
Ames Construction

“Unical Aviation is a trusted supplier to aerospace clients in over 90 countries. By leveraging Lumen fiber optics, Unical Aviation enhances our operational efficiency, reduces costs and ensures safety and security. Partnering with Lumen allows us to uphold our promise of operational excellence.”

– Jennifer S. Torlone‑Wilson, Chief Information Officer
Unical

 "Lumen has allowed us to become more intentional in our network design and the ability to do business in a more secure way. We value our partnership with Lumen because they listened to our needs and gave us solutions that work in the real world."

– Todd Thielbar, IT Manager
KCG Inc.

“Lumen has been a partner in right‑sizing our tech services as areas of our business grow or shift. In a business where minutes of downtime can be catastrophic, we rely heavily on Lumen to make sure that our networks are up and steady―a class of service that we simply do not see from other vendors.”

– Stan Weisser, General Manager
Customer Elation

"This has been a great partnership. I was given a very complex server migration project, and without Lumen, I [may not] have been able to accomplish it in the [necessary] timeframe, with the least amount of down time. We utilized Lumen products [that] fit our needs perfectly."

– Craig Terrell, CIO
ProStratus

“Lumen has proven a solid understanding of our business needs and has helped facilitate the expansion of our WAN infrastructure. Their extensive, cost‑effective service offerings have greatly enhanced our SD‑WAN connectivity and operation expenses.”

– Ted Dayno, Sr. Manager of Network Engineering
Alphabroder

"Lumen supported our future vision in technology by being able to grow with us. As the demand for data exchange and connections to diverse data sources increases, we are confident they will continue to provide the services and support we need to always stay available and online for clients."

– Connie Burns, Chief Information Officer
United Direct Solutions

“The SASE team has been very quick and responsive. I am excited to see SASE and EWAS working together once implementation is complete.” 

– Jeff Pinkerton, Vice President Information Technology
Berridge Manufacturing Co.

“Savista is proud to partner with Lumen to deliver voice, network and security applications quickly and effectively to our colleagues and client partners. Being a healthcare company, quality, data security and privacy are of utmost importance—and that’s why Savista trusts Lumen.” 

– John Johnson, CIO
Savista

“We chose Lumen to replace our aging MPLS and SD‑WAN environment with modern DIA and SASE solutions. The new services significantly improved our network performance, redundancy, security and telehealth capabilities‑‑all while remaining cost effective.” 

– Ivo Ivanov, Director of IT
Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care

“We needed to resolve operational issues with authentication and SQL servers by migrating our web servers from on‑premises to the cloud. We selected Lumen [to leverage] their Tier 1 Microsoft partnership certification and consistent track record of successful migrations.”

– Scott Farmer, Chief Information Officer
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

“We now have greater redundancy and security, and our total cost of ownership has been reduced. Our partnership with Lumen has been fantastic.”

– Keith Barnett, Network Administrator/IT Support
Campbell Supply Company

“All our frontline managers have a direct relationship with the Lumen team so we can brainstorm, foster creativity and exceed industry best practices. This is not a one-and-done conversation—the relationship between our two companies is paramount to this effort."

– Chad Kammeraad, VP, GM, Global Strategies
Microsoft

"BlackStar Group works closely with Lumen to provide unmatched network reliability when it matters most. The service at many [venues] can take upwards of 60 seconds to resume connectivity. BlackStar Group routing and Lumen DIA enable us to pivot around trouble within 300 milliseconds."

– Chris Hendrie, Founder & CEO
BlackStar Group

“We needed a solution as unique as our needs, and we’ve found that in Lumen. Through their scalable technologies and remote access capabilities, Lumen is helping us make sure visitors have access to what they need."

– Chris Phillips, Senior Vice President F&A/CFO
Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau

“Versa is dedicated to delivering top‑tier Unified SASE and cybersecurity services. This NaaS solution from Lumen is a perfect fit, enabling us to achieve carrier redundancy without overpaying for circuits.”

– Kumar Mehta, Co‑Founder and Chief Development Officer
Versa Networks

“I had the perfect dream team. I was able to accomplish what I needed to do, and I was able to get a response back in a very reasonable time. I am thankful for the team.”

– Mahendra Verma, VP, Sr. Network Engineering Manager
Horizon Bank

“A good fan experience starts with connectivity. Lumen assisted in helping us deliver a best‑in‑class Wi‑Fi solution at our stadium.”

– Chip Suttles, VP of Technology
Seattle Seahawks

“Our partnership with Lumen helped us create what we believe is the most amazing sports venue in the world.”

– John Penhollow, EVP, Chief Revenue Officer
Minnesota Vikings

“Within six weeks, the system was up and running, which is something I’m very thankful for. Lumen® Solutions for Contact Center – Genesys Cloud is easily customizable and we can turn around updates very quickly. That really impressed me.”

– Doug Benalan, CIO
CURE Auto Insurance

“Lumen plays an important role in helping content providers move video content to AWS. Fox Sports was able to bring its live sports content to AWS by using an on-demand connection aligned with Lumen’s Network-as-a-Service platform."

– Evan Statton, Sr. Principal Architect in M&E
AWS