TPx Communications

TPx (also known as TPx Communications, U.S. TelePacific Corp; formerly TelePacific Communications) is a privately held leading national provider of managed services. Founded in 1998, TPx delivers managed IT, unified communications as a service (UCaaS), secure networks and cybersecurity services to approximately 23,000 customers with more than 50,000 locations across the U.S. TPx’s customers span every business sector and industry.[1]

TPx
TypePrivately Held
IndustryManaged Services
PredecessorTelePacific Communications
Founded1998
Headquarters303 Colorado Street, Suite 2075, Austin, TX 78701
United States
Area served
Nationwide
Key people
Rick Mace (CEO)
ProductsUnified Communications, managed IT services, cybersecurity, secure networks, voice services, colocation, voice over IP services (VoIP), data networking services, business continuity, cloud, fixed wireless, datacenters, local and long distance, business lines, MPLS, SIP services, cloud services
ServicesUnified communications, managed IT services, secure networking, cybersecurity, voice, data, business continuity, mobile, cloud, colocation, data security

Company background

Founded in 1998, TPx’s initial focus was providing local connectivity as a California Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) although that shifted quickly to provide the customer base with more flexibility and functionality. TPx expanded its portfolio to include multi-location networking services, nationwide coverage, cloud-based applications, unified communications and security threat protection to address industry needs.

TPx is headquartered in Austin, TX and has regional offices across the country. It changed its name to TPx Communications (DBA TPx) from TelePacific Communications in April 2017. On February 12, 2020, the company was acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC (“Siris”), a leading private equity firm focused on investing and driving value creation in technology and telecommunications companies.[2]

TPx is currently led by Rick Mace. Other key executives include Brent Novak, Chief Financial Officer; Patti Key, Chief Revenue Officer; Jared Martin, Chief Product Officer; Aditi Dravid, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary; Carol Hilliard, COO; ; Barbara Porter, Chief of Staff, EPMO.

Services

TPx offers a range of services that help businesses simplify operations, optimize networks, improve productivity, reduce costs and keep IT environments secure. These services include:[3]

  • Managed IT & Networks
  • Managed Security
  • Unified Communications

Recent acquisitions

TPx expanded its markets, customer base, and service portfolio by acquiring a number of communications companies.

In September 2016, TPx (then TelePacific) acquired leading managed services provider DSCI. With the addition of DSCI's Northeastern presence and customer base, TPx accelerated its transition from a regional to national managed services provider. Key DSCI products included unified communications and managed IT solutions.[4]

In May 2011, TPx announced plans to acquire Orange County Internet Xchange and finalized the acquisition in June 2011. [5]

In June 2011, TPx announced the acquisition of Tel West in Texas, which expanded TelePacific's footprint into Texas. Tel West brought TelePacific about 3,400 Small and Medium Business (SMB) customers across Texas, as well as a service portfolio of high speed Internet and other telecommunications services, including nationwide capabilities. [6]

In August 2010, TPx purchased Sacramento-based 01 Communications Inc's retail customer business as well as its downtown Sacramento data center.[7]

In December 2010, TPx announced the purchase of Covad Wireless, also known as NextWeb, Inc., from MegaPath, allowing TelePacific to offer more services to enterprise customers in California and Nevada.[8][9]

TPx distributes and sells its services through a mix of independent sales channels: direct, wholesale, and channel partners. [10]

References
  1. "MSP 501 Profile: TPx Tells a Tale of Growth". Channel Futures. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  2. "TPx Announces Completion of its Acquisition by Affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC" (Press release). TPx. February 12, 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  3. "TPx Services". TPx. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  4. "TelePacific Completes DSCI Acquisition, Creating National Powerhouse Delivering Managed Services with Five-Nines Guaranteed Performance" (Press release). Los Angeles, California: PRWeb. September 19, 2016.
  5. "TelePacific Communications to Acquire Orange County Internet Xchange" (Press release). PR Newswire. May 5, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
  6. Buckley, Sean (June 29, 2011). "TelePacific establishes Texas market presence via Tel West acquisition". Fierce Telecom. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
  7. Anderson, Mark (August 2, 2010). "01 Communications sells retail business to TelePacific". Sacramento Business Journal. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
  8. Powell, Rob (December 23, 2010). "TelePacific Purchases Covad Wireless". TeleCom Ramblings. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  9. Buckley, Sean (April 4, 2011). "TelePacific finishes acquisition of Covad's wireless unit". Fierce Telecom. Archived from the original on May 8, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  10. TelePacific Facebook Page Posted March 13, 2015
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