Minneapolis, MN – May 1, 2025 — Kore-Tek, a leading provider of optical network infrastructure and engineering services, announced today that it will attend the International Telecoms Week (ITW) conference with a renewed focus on engaging directly with national and regional service providers. The move reflects Kore-Tek’s strategic pivot from a primarily channel-driven model — supporting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and value-added resellers (VARs) — to working directly with operators to complete complex, large-scale projects and deliver white-glove optical network services at scale.
“For over a decade, Kore-Tek has been a trusted partner behind the scenes, helping major OEMs and resellers deliver best-in-class optical infrastructure projects,” said Ryan Young, CEO of Kore-Tek. “Now, as demand for network expansion accelerates, we see an enormous opportunity to bring our expertise directly to service providers. Our national reach, proven field execution, and deep OEM alignment uniquely position us to help operators meet their build timelines and maintain the highest quality standards.”
Kore-Tek’s service portfolio spans full lifecycle optical network deployment, including field implementation, DWDM turn-up, routed optical migrations, and advanced testing. The company’s offerings ensure a deployment that meets modern latency needs for the latest AI-enabled technologies. In addition to its field engineering services, Kore-Tek also provides white-glove NOC support — a high-touch, expert-led network operations offering tailored specifically for optical and routed optical environments. Staffed by named, field-tested engineers, Kore-Tek’s NOC services ensure immediate issue resolution, customized escalation, and a continual improvement model that sets a new standard in customer care.
The company’s success with industry leaders like Cisco, Nokia, Infinera, and Ribbon — along with VARs serving the largest Tier 1, regional, and rural service providers across the U.S. — validates Kore-Tek’s trusted status across the optical ecosystem.
“At ITW, our focus is on strengthening relationships and raising awareness of the specialized services Kore-Tek delivers to the service provider market,” said Hal Baylor, Sales Executive at Kore-Tek. “I’m excited to bring my NOC experience to an already outstanding team. Our hands-on engineering expertise, white-glove NOC services, and operational flexibility make Kore-Tek a trusted partner for service providers looking to accelerate deployments and future-proof their networks. ITW represents a pivotal step as we deepen our direct engagement with both national and regional operators.”
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About Kore-Tek
Kore-Tek is a national leader in optical network infrastructure services, providing engineering, deployment, testing, and white-glove NOC support for service providers, enterprises, utilities, and government customers. Built on a foundation of field excellence and OEM alignment, Kore-Tek helps customers scale next-generation networks with precision, speed, and unmatched quality.
Learn more at www.kore-tek.com.
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