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The Encore: Why a Room in Newport Felt Like a Three-Star Michelin Table 

Andrew Gilman Chief Marketing Officer

There’s a reason a three-star Michelin restaurant earns the trip, not just the meal. Three stars means worth a special journey. It isn’t about more food. It’s about intention—every course sequenced, every detail considered, every guest left thinking differently than when they walked in.  That’s the bar we hold ourselves to for NWN’s events and programs. And it’s a bar we cleared a lot in Q2: more than 30 events in […]

06.30.2026

The Encore: InfoComm 2026, The Future of Collaboration Is Intelligent, Managed, and Measurable

Brian Fichter VP, VCW, NWN

InfoComm 2026 made one thing very clear: the collaboration industry is entering its next phase. For years, the conversation centered on devices, room standards, and the shift to hybrid work. Those topics still matter, but this year the dialogue moved well beyond the room itself. Across the show floor, in customer meetings, and during our […]

06.25.2026

Celebrating Gracen Sessoms: CRN Women of the Year Honoree

Andrew Gilman Chief Marketing Officer

At NWN, we believe that leadership shows up in many forms—through curiosity, accountability, initiative, and a commitment to leaving things better than you found them. That’s why we are incredibly proud to share that Gracen Sessoms has been named a CRN Women of the Year honoree, a well‑deserved recognition that reflects her impact, leadership mindset, […]

05.20.2026

Accelerating Unified Operations from Vision to Outcomes

Rick Nelson

From Operational Intent to Measurable Results  The NWN Unified Operations series charts a clear path for enterprises. First, it shows that fragmented operations where teams, platforms, and environments operate separately hold back overall performance. Silos lead to inconsistencies, limit visibility, and make troubleshooting harder, raising risks and slowing innovation. Next, the series stresses that unified ownership is essential for […]

05.15.2026

4th Annual Newport Summit 2026: Where AI Strategy Meets Business Reality

Andrew Gilman Chief Marketing Officer

There’s no shortage of conversation about AI right now. What’s harder to find is a room full of technology leaders willing to talk candidly about what’s real, what’s working, what’s stalling, and what comes next. That’s exactly what Newport Summit 2026 is designed to deliver. From June 1–3, NWN will bring together New England’s leading technology executives, […]

05.01.2026

Strategic Outcomes: Navigating the New AWS Reality

Melissa Doherty

Strategic Outcomes: Navigating the New AWS Reality The last 90 days have signaled a definitive shift in the market: we have moved past the “experimental” phase of generative AI and entered the era of Agentic Operational Maturity. For executive leadership, the priority has shifted from purely technical capabilities to governance, scale, and clear ROI. Based […]

04.02.2026

From Stabilize to Strategize: A New Operating Model for Cloud, Communications, and AI

Kayla Catron

Cloud promised simplicity, yet most enterprises now manage a sprawling mix of services, vendors, billing models, and compliance obligations that slow the business down. Teams juggle AWS, Azure, and on-premises estates with distinct consoles and skills, creating unpredictable costs, security gaps, and constant firefighting. This isn’t a failure of cloud; it’s the result of choice […]

04.01.2026

Why NWN is a Great Place for Women to Grow, Lead, and Thrive

Tina Dorsey Director of Field Marketing

At NWN, our culture isn’t defined by statements on a wall, it’s defined by the people who show up every day, support one another, and work intentionally to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. As a woman leader at NWN, and as a co‑founder of our Stronger TogetHER women’s community, I’ve seen firsthand how […]

03.04.2026

NWN Named a Comparably “Best Company Outlook” Winner: Why Our Future Has Never Looked Brighter

Kayla Catron

At NWN, our vision for the future is powered by our people. Earning a spot on Comparably’s Best Company Outlook list is more than an award, it’s a reflection of the culture, dedication, and growth mindset shared by every one of our 1,000+ employees across the country. We’re honored by this recognition because it comes […]

03.03.2026

Operationalizing Unified Operations – Turning Vision into Execution 

Rick Nelson Principal Consultant, NWN

From Strategy to Execution  Unified operations represent a strategic shift in enterprise technology management, but their true value is only realized through disciplined execution. For large organizations, success hinges on translating strategic intent into repeatable, scalable operating practices that effectively align people, processes, and technology. Without this critical translation, unified operations risk remaining an architectural aspiration rather than becoming […]

02.28.2026