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Alaska Communications secures $ 390m for statewide fiber infrastructure
“ We are dedicated to contributing to a stronger state economy for Alaskans now and for years to come by enhancing connectivity with increased fiber capacity . The potential to expand fiber-based connectivity is immense , and this new facility enhances our ability to meet the growing demands of our market .”
Alaska Communications is currently developing a network that spans 9,100 miles of fiber , connecting business and wholesale customers throughout the state .
The company has plans to further extend its critical infrastructure to enhance connectivity in Alaska .
Alaska Communications , the premier provider of mission-critical and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska , has announced a major financial advancement with the establishment of a new five-year $ 390 million senior secured credit facility .
The funds will be used to repay existing debt and to further invest in expanding the company ’ s fiber infrastructure across the state .
Rothschild & Co served as the financial advisor to Alaska Communications . Bank of America and Fifth Third Bank acted as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers .
Alaska Communications , an affiliate of ATN International , is the leading provider of mission and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska .
“ This new financing represents a significant opportunity to enhance our fiber infrastructure in Alaska ,” said Matt McConnell , CEO , Alaska Communications .
The company operates a robust and advanced statewide fiber network and a highly diverse undersea fiber optic system that connects Alaska to the contiguous US .
GPHA brings Multiview ’ s cloud-based ERP and Enhanced Interoperability to clients
Great Plains Health Alliance ( GPHA ), one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit healthcare management systems in the US , is to use Multiview ’ s cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) software as its preferred financial management solution for clients .
Multiview ERP can fully integrate with GPHA ’ s electronic health record ( EHR ) vendor , offering enhanced interoperability .
This collaboration will leverage the strengths of both organizations and deliver best-inclass financial solutions to GPHA hospitals .
GPHA says it selected Multiview ERP based on their proven track record of providing powerful , easy-to-use financial applications to healthcare organizations .
Over 4 % of US hospitals use Multiview ’ s products , and , like GPHA member organizations , a significant number are rural critical access and community hospitals .
“ We are excited to offer Multiview ’ s ERP solutions to our clients to improve the efficiency of their back-office operations ,” said Tana Sells , CIO , GPHA .
“ Our top priority is to provide the best solutions for our hospital clients and we believe Multiview ERP will be able to support our clients so that they can spend more time caring for their patients and communities and less time on administration .”
Michael Johnson , President and CEO , Multiview , said : “ We are pleased to be named the preferred ERP partner for GPHA . Both GPHA and Multiview share a dedication to support Rural and Critical Access Hospitals and we are excited to bring our affordable , powerful solution to GPHA hospitals at a broader scale .”
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