C Spire, an advanced technology provider that delivers customer-inspired solutions to transform how people and businesses connect, live and work, has earned the Cisco Secure Networking Specialization in the United States, becoming one of only four companies in the nation and the only regionally based provider to achieve the designation.

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C Spire Earns Cisco Secure Networking Specialization

C Spire has partnered with Cisco for 19 years and continues to expand its portfolio of advanced networking, cybersecurity and managed technology solutions for businesses across the Southeast and beyond.

“This specialization demonstrates our ability to deliver sophisticated, value-added Cisco solutions through our deep technical expertise, advanced sales capabilities and comprehensive service offerings,” said Brad Carpenter, C Spire Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Business Technology. “As businesses continue to adopt AI and place greater importance on cybersecurity and encryption, this specialization, combined with our recent triple ISO certifications, reinforces that C Spire is a reliable and trusted technology partner committed to helping customers navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape while staying at the forefront of technological advancement.”

To receive this status, C Spire underwent a comprehensive three-day assessment of its technical capabilities, service delivery processes and customer support operations. The review verified the company’s ability to help organizations securely connect users, locations, applications and data across increasingly complex network environments.

The designation reflects C Spire’s continued investment in engineering expertise, cybersecurity best practices and managed services that help customers reduce risk while supporting business growth and digital transformation initiatives. As organizations continue to expand cloud adoption, remote connectivity and AI-powered applications, secure and resilient network infrastructure has become a critical business requirement.

“Our mission is to improve lives through technology, and at the core of that mission are our people,” Carpenter said. “We operate at a high caliber through our technical expertise and proven processes, and this achievement demonstrates our ability to deliver modern networking solutions that help organizations protect critical assets, maintain business continuity and create a foundation for future innovation.”

ABOUT C SPIRE

C Spire is a privately held advanced technology company that delivers customer-inspired solutions, transforming how people and businesses connect, live, and work. With a proven legacy of innovation, C Spire is elevating connected living by providing customers with fiber-powered smart homes, AI-enhanced experiences and 5G connectivity.

C Spire is accelerating tomorrow's business growth with secure fiber networks, AI-driven cloud solutions and intelligent collaboration tools. The company, based in Ridgeland, Miss., is the largest privately held U.S. wireless carrier, a leading fiber internet provider in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, and an award-winning tech solutions partner for businesses across 49 states.

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“As businesses continue to adopt AI and place greater importance on cybersecurity and encryption, this specialization, combined with our recent triple ISO certifications, reinforces that C Spire is a reliable and trusted technology partner."