AireSpring and Spectrotel to Merge to Create a Leading Managed Network Services Platform

We recently announced that AireSpring has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Spectrotel, bringing together two highly complementary organizations in managed network services and global connectivity.

This combination strengthens our ability to support partners and customers with:

  • Broader reach across SMB, mid-market, and enterprise environments
  • Greater control and performance across the network layer
  • Enhanced resiliency for business-critical locations
  • A more powerful platform for multi-location and distributed networks
  • Continued investment in automation and AI-driven network intelligence

As customer environments grow more complex, this positions us to help you deliver more across connectivity, performance, and outcomes within a single engagement.

Importantly, our 100% channel-exclusive model remains unchanged, and your existing relationships, support structure, and programs continue as-is.

We’re excited about what this next chapter enables for you and your customers.

For questions, please contact your AireSpring Channel Manager or sales@airespring.com.

AireSpring Expands Managed Security Services with Cloud-Hosted Fortinet FortiClient ZTNA

We’re excited to share that AireSpring now provides Fortinet’s FortiClient Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) as a fully managed solution to help enterprises modernize and strengthen their security.

Enhancing Security Beyond the Traditional VPN

Unlike a traditional VPN that grants broad access to a corporate network, AireSpring’s Managed FortiClient ZTNA provides per-session verification and leverages Fortinet’s cloud-hosted EMS for centralized device management and near real-time security posture evaluation. Depending on the deployment architecture, traffic inspection and access enforcement occur at the FortiClient endpoint, FortiGate gateways, or FortiSASE cloud enforcement points.

Key capabilities of the managed service also include:

  • Per Session Authentication: Every user and device access request is individually verified, ensuring that only authorized users on compliant devices can reach specific applications.
  • Automatic Encryption: Secure encrypted tunnels are created automatically, providing a frictionless experience for employees without sacrificing security.
  • Continuous Device Posture Checks: The service monitors the security posture of endpoints and checks for active antivirus, required patches and disk encryption before allowing a connection.
  • Simplified Management: AireSpring manages the deployment, configuration and 24/7 monitoring, reducing the operational burden on internal IT teams.

Why partners choose AireSpring for ZTNA:

  • More Competitive Pricing and 2X Spiff on Fortinet
  • Fully Managed Delivery: No in-house expertise required.
  • Integrated Solution Stack: Combine ZTNA with connectivity, SD-WAN, and SASE in one platform.
  • Single Contract, Single Support Team: Eliminate vendor sprawl and finger-pointing.
  • Global Connectivity Reach: Deploy secure access in 190 countries.
  • 100% Channel-Exclusive: We protect and support your customer relationships.

By combining Fortinet’s industry-leading security with AireSpring’s managed services and global infrastructure, partners can deliver a simpler, more scalable, and more profitable security solution.

Read the press release here.

Read about AireSpring Managed ZTNA on our website.

Expanded Fortinet Portfolio Now Available Through AireSpring

AireSpring continues to expand its managed networking and security portfolio with the latest generation of Fortinet switching, firewall, and wireless access solutions which are now available in QuoteSpring.

These new additions are designed to help partners:

  • Support higher-performance, secure network environments
  • Deliver more scalable SD-WAN and SASE deployments
  • Replace aging infrastructure with next-generation hardware
  • Win larger, more complex multi-site opportunities

Updates include new FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch infrastructure, and FortiAP wireless access points, along with select model transitions as part of Fortinet’s ongoing product evolution.

View these new models on our partner portal www.agentStar.net via QuoteSpring. For more information on identifying upgrade opportunities, reach out to your AireSpring Channel Manager.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of successful enterprise sales strategies through real-world examples of large deals closed with AireSpring and our partners. Learn how to identify and seize opportunities in the enterprise space.

In this webinar, you'll discover:

  • The critical questions to ask to uncover enterprise opportunities
  • Strategies for offering global connectivity and managed security solutions
  • How to increase your chances of selling multi-service deals
  • Techniques to shorten the sales cycle
  • Communicating the "Cost of Doing Nothing” to push deals forward

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your sales game and close more large enterprise opportunities with AireSpring.

Partner Training Webinar:

Close More Enterprise

Opportunities with AireSpring

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET)

Presenter

Ken Bisnoff

SVP Customer Success

AireSpring

Sandler HQ Event Solution Education and Trade Fair

Thursday, May 7, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

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International Telecoms Week

(ITW) 2026

May 19-21, 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center |National Harbor, MD

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Telarus Sync & Solve

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Cherry Hill, NJ

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SASE Virtual Boot Camp – Master the Future of Secure Enterprise Networking

Thursday, May 21, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

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Telarus 9th Annual Fishing for Knowledge

May 21-22, 2026

Pensecola, FL

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AireSpring Partner Training: Close More Enterprise Opportunities with AireSpring

Thursday, May 28, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

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Who Should Attend: Technology Advisors

Instructor: Stephen Sigmon, VP Solutions Engineering

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time (ET)

SASE Bootcamp for Technology Advisors

Enterprise networks are rapidly evolving towards Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures as organizations look to simplify networking and security while supporting hybrid work, cloud applications, and distributed users.

Join AireSpring for our upcoming SASE Bootcamp, designed to help technology advisors better understand how and when to position SASE solutions with enterprise customers.

In this session we'll cover:

  • What SASE is and why it's becoming the new enterprise networking architecture.
  • Why Enterprise IT Teams are moving to SASE.
  • The five customer challenges that most often lead to SASE opportunities.
  • When to recommend SD-WAN, ZTNA, or full SASE solutions.

Whether you're advising customers on network modernization, security, or hybrid work, this session will provide practical insights you can use immediately.

Reserve your spot today.

Space is Limited!

All Attendees Must

Register in Advance!

Stephen Sigmon

VP Solutions Engineering

AireSpring

To begin, please tell us a little about yourself, your career in

telecom/technology, and your agency.

I got my start working on the West Coast for a large fixed-price technology systems firm based out of Canada. During my tenure there, they relocated me from Southern California to Fairfax, VA, where I’ve been for the last 30 years. I transitioned from the technology solutions sector into my telecom career, which began at Bell Atlantic just as it became Verizon. After cutting my teeth as an IT director and director of hosted services there, I joined Colt Telecom, a European-based network services provider.

While there I had the opportunity to build a US sales team for them. Back then, a significant amount of their revenue came from US multinationals, even though at that time they were solely based in Europe. They needed to build a US overlay sales presence of senior sales professionals with a focus on strengthening senior relationships with key U.S. enterprise clients to better understand and support their emerging needs.

I did that for five years, and when Colt went through some changes and decreased their presence in the US, I thought I’d take the opportunity to work independently and have more freedom. At first, I became a Colt agent and then moved on to creating my own agency in 2013, Endsource Communications, with a focus on network, co-location, cloud access, and edge services.

What do you like about working with AireSpring?

AireSpring excels in so many areas: technology awareness, sales engagement, and service delivery, to name a few. I first became aware of AireSpring working with Intelisys's technology advisors.

"If you can’t execute, nothing else matters. AireSpring has consistently delivered from the initial deployment through ongoing support, meeting expectations every step of the way."

When a customer has a problem, my number one concern is getting them to articulate it and trust in our relationship to start sharing things that are valuable in terms of how they're going to be successful, and AireSpring has been instrumental in helping me achieve that.

During our first engagement with this customer, AireSpring was recommended as a partner that could help streamline the procurement process and deliver a more complete solution. From the first meeting, it was clear there was strong alignment and their emphasis on technical expertise and personalized support really stood out.

At the time, the client was close to signing directly with a vendor, but we brought AireSpring in late in the process to present an elegant, fully managed alternative that completely met their technology and ongoing support needs. From the outset, AireSpring engaged at multiple levels within the organization, and their SVP of Customer Success, Ken Bisnoff, played a key role in strengthening those relationships with his depth of experience and hands-on approach.

Service delivery may not always get the spotlight, but it’s critical — if you can’t execute, nothing else matters. AireSpring has consistently delivered from the initial deployment through ongoing support, meeting expectations every step of the way.

As a testament to AireSpring’s service delivery competence, after the initial 50 sites were deployed and up-and-running, our customer had a meeting with their senior management. In that meeting, he announced that a new corporate WAN had been deployed essentially without anyone noticing. That kind of seamless transition speaks volumes about AireSpring’s ability to plan, implement, and support complex environments end to end.

What would you say is the secret to being a successful technology advisor in today’s marketplace?

Above all, it’s important to put yourself in the customers’ shoes and consider their needs, not just what you want to sell. As a leader of a smaller company, I’ve discovered that you must find your focus and determine which markets you’re going to play in.

"Above all, it’s important to put yourself in the customers’ shoes and consider their needs, not just what you want to sell."

Endsource Communications, for example, provides services that best support the finance, media and technology industries. I tend to stick to providing the core corporate solutions such as network services, data center and cloud services. Of course, lots of other innovations in technology are happening out there, and all of us need to be able to respond, but I believe it’s important to stay in the areas where you can sell more and ultimately grow your business.

Staying focused when it comes to building successful customer relationships is also paramount. Everyone talks about being a trusted advisor and that's certainly my approach, but I need to also zero in on what the customer is telling me about their pain points and goals for success. At the end of the day, I'm hoping I can have a positive impact, especially because customers must make significant investments while trying to lower costs and get things done faster.

What do you foresee happening in the channel in 2026 (or what is the “next big thing” or “things” you think people should be aware of or get involved in, etc.)?

AI is evolving within the length of our conversation, and always going to be changing, but the fact remains that enterprises are going to need network and data center services to support any of it.

Looking at the latest technology is important, but it’s equally important to stay aware of what's happening in the cloud, unified communications, and in IoT. Even as those broader concepts begin to have their play, it’s imperative we still drive those services underneath that and then wait and see where everything settles.

"Looking at the latest technology is important, but it’s equally important to stay aware of what's happening in the cloud, unified communications, and in IoT."

What are some of your interests outside of telecom?

I’m a Christian and faith is a big part of my life. I also like to read a lot. It’s my way of getting lost. I enjoy authors like John Grisham and James Patterson, as well as fantasy. I'm also an absolute golf addict, and I've played a lot of the courses throughout the DC metro, including the Congressional golf course, Caves Valley, and numerous smaller ones like Crystal Manors, out in Manassas, VA, as well as many others.

Tell us briefly about your professional background and your career prior to joining AireSpring.

I joined AireSpring with 11 years of project management experience, all within the telecom industry. I got my start in project management with a small fiber company called Vinakom, where I learned about the telecom industry and project management methods. I wore several hats while at the company, from tech support to service delivery management. From there an opportunity arose, and I accepted a position with Call One, which later became Infobip.

During my tenure there I was afforded more opportunities to once again expand my skillset, and work with an ever-increasing product scope with a focus on voice technologies. I began the process of obtaining several certifications within Six Sigma, as well as a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. I completed my PMP certification in 2025 and shortly after was welcomed to AireSpring, where I have been excited to join a great group of individuals and dive into a new group of projects.

Tell us a bit about your role at AireSpring and how you support our partners.

I joined AireSpring on the Platinum Project Management team and serve as the conduit between customers, partners, and all stakeholders as the primary leader on a given project from kickoff to implementation. My main goal as a project manager is to support our partners and stakeholders by promoting a positive, process driven environment, provide clear and effective communication throughout a given implementation, and stay one step ahead by applying past lessons to anticipate potential blockers and minimize any negative impact.

What do you like about working at AireSpring?

I value how focused and supportive the teams here are in delivering positive experiences for our customers. As a project manager, I am very process driven, and our team here has been like-minded in our effort to ensure that things get done right, and we remain committed to reaching the finish line.

Tell us about your hobbies/activities outside of work.

I enjoy expanding my horizons, and tend to have a bit of a "flavor of the month" surrounding my hobbies, whether it be learning about a new interest that caught my eye, trying out a new activity, or just finding a new book or TV show to get absorbed in. I enjoy adding new experiences to my day-to-day. Occasionally something sticks and one of my core hobbies has been collecting pop culture artwork.

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