Network services

GTA Direct initially held several managed services contracts in specialized technology categories including wireline and wireless telecommunications, data center services, and end-user computing. The program has expanded and now includes network services to enhance GTA's role as the state government network services provider. Network services are applications linked in order to share resources or allow electronic communication.

Regulated services

Broadband connections
Data circuits for wide area networking (WAN)
Dedicated internet circuits
Public switched telephone services (PSTN) voice

Unregulated services

Inside cable/wiring
Managed Wi-Fi
Unified communications

The above services are outlined in more detail, including service providers, under the headings below. A contact person for each provider is also noted below.

Broadband

High-speed internet access data transmission that is always accessible and faster than traditional access techniques. Multiple signals and traffic types are transported across a wide bandwidth.

Providers

AT&T, Comcast, Hargray, Hughes, Windstream

Dedicated corporate circuits

Private components used for the design, procurement, installation, and support of ancillary services.

Providers

AT&T, CenturyLink (Lumen), Comcast, Georgia Public, Hargray, Verizon, Windstream

Dedicated internet

A private, fixed-bandwidth, always-available connection between a state entity and the internet.

Providers

AT&T, CenturyLink, Comcast, Georgia Public, Hargray, Hughes, Verizon, Windstream

PSTN voice

Public switched telephone network (PSTN) voice is a collection of circuit-switched telephone networks operated by local, regional or national operators, providing infrastructure and services of public telecommunication.

Providers

AT&T, CenturyLink (Lumen), Comcast, Hargray, Windstream

Cable and wiring

Design and installation of cable wiring projects.

Providers

AT&T, Base Six, Big Fish, Coopercraft, Five Points, NetPlanner, Verizon, Windstream

Managed Wi-Fi

A wireless network solution that enables a state entity to outsource all or part of the tasks required to implement a strong, seamless connection to a Wi-Fi network.

Providers

Big Fish, CenturyLink (Lumen), Comcast, Hargray, Verizon, Windstream

Unified communications

The integration of enterprise services and products encompassing all forms of communication exchanged via a network to optimize business processes.