322:- On December 1, 2020, Telarus announced that it had partnered with Columbia Capital, a private equity firm specializing in internet infrastructure, enterprise IT, and mobility solution investments. The deal gives Columbia Capital a minority stake in the company and represents the first time the three main owners (Edwards, Oborn, and Murray) have sold stock to an outside firm. The company plans to use their new access to capital to grow both organically and inorganically.
270:- On June 21, 2022, Telarus announced the acquisition of Telecom Consulting Group (TCG), a rival TSD headquartered in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. The deal brought 85 new employees to Telarus, raising the total number of staff to 400, making Telarus the largest TSB both by employee size and new sales revenue. Dan Pirigyi, former president of TCG, was appointed as SVP of Strategic Partnerships of Telarus upon completion of the transaction.
349:- In October 2019, Telarus expanded into the U.K. with the hire of Greg McVey as its Regional Vice President. The official launch of the U.K., and consequently Europe, took place on 18 April 2020. In March 2021, Telarus tapped London-native Paul Harris with the role of RVP of EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Harris came to Telarus after 2 years at
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305:- In 2019 Telarus launched the Telarus Capital Program, a financial services offering in which sales partners can borrow money or sell their recurring revenue to Telarus in exchange for a lump sum. The loan program is called "AnticiPAY" and the program in which agents sell a slice of their commissions to Telarus is called "FlexPAY".
264:- In 2017, Telarus acquired rival TSD, CarrierSales, in an all-stock transaction. The deal increased both the staff and revenue of Telarus by 50%, making it the largest privately held Technology Solutions Brokerage in the United States. Richard Murray, president of CarrierSales, was appointed COO of the combined Telarus.
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299:- In 2018 Telarus began hiring technicians known as 'Sales Engineers' to provide technical guidance, design, and vendor selection advice. Josh Lupresto was named SVP of Sales Engineering in 2018, and leads the team of Solution Architects, Sales Engineering, and Inside Engineers.
311:- In 2020 Telarus launched its Project Management-as-a-Service program. By assuming central control of complex service delivery, the Telarus team hopes to ensure timely and correct installation of technology infrastructure services purchased through its contracts.
339:- In July 2019 Telarus announced it had expanded into Canada with Brian Ochab as its Regional Vice President. In January 2022, Telarus hired Matt Heron to take over the role of RVP of Canada, after working as a channel manager for six years at Calgary-based
293:- In 2014 Telarus launched its Customer Base Management program. Under the partner's brand, Telarus staff communicate directly with customers to help them resolve billing issues, make changes to their account, and to place orders for new services.
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