DCN technicians earn certifications
Nathan Briggs, Sheldon Dacar and Tara Taylor, ethernet/IP technicians at Dakota Carrier Network, have recently earned industry certifications. Briggs earned CompTIA Network+ certification, Dacar earned Nokia Certified Network Routing Specialist I (NRS I) certification, and Taylor earned both CompTIA Network+ and NRS I certifications. All three technicians are based in Bismarck and serve customers throughout […]
DCN’s Rasmussen recertified
Branden Rasmussen, cloud services specialist at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN), has earned recertification as a VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP–DCV 2023), validating his knowledge and skills with VMware vSphere solutions, including virtual machines, networking, and storage. The VCP–DCV 2023 certification recognizes skill in setting up and managing a type of technology […]
Fisher earns PMP certification
Lisa Fisher, sales support representative at DCN, earned certification as a Project Management Professional® (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute. The certification recognizes project managers who have proven to have the skills to successfully manage projects. To earn the PMP® certification, certain eligibility requirements must be met and pass a 180-question exam. PMP® certification validates […]
DCN’s Rasmussen earns certification
Branden Rasmussen, cloud services specialist at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN), recently earned the designation Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE), furthering his expertise in data management, protection, and recovery solutions provided by DCN. The VMCE certification involves a rigorous training and examination process that requires demonstration of comprehensive knowledge and expertise in deploying, configuring, managing, and supporting […]
DCN receives $19.7 million grant to reduce cost of network expansion
North Dakota, one of the best-connected states in the country, is about to get even more connected to reliable, affordable broadband. The DCN Statewide Middle Mile Backbone Upgrade is a $43.8 million project. It is comprised of two elements: adding middle mile fiber route miles and upgrading electronics to support the increased network demand to […]
Spring 2023 Newsletter
Trio joins DCN technical team
Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) has hired two new employees Nathan Briggs and Andrew Geigle, and team member Tara Taylor has assumed a new role. Briggs, Geigle, and Taylor are all serving as Ethernet/IP technician I. As such, they are part of the Network Operations Center team, supporting DCN’s state-of-the-art carrier Ethernet and IP networks. Responsibilities […]
DCN hires Syverson as CFO
Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) has hired Kristin Syverson as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Syverson’s diverse background includes finance, marketing, and operations in the manufacturing, engineering, and non-profit sectors. These combined with a decade of CFO experience have made her into a leader with strong analytical, change management, and strategic planning skills that will […]
DCN hires Ritz
Ian Ritz has been hired as an application analyst at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN). In this role, Ritz is responsible for administering software applications to create reports based on statistical information, configuring and maintaining network monitoring, and creating and maintaining custom dashboards for external and internal users. He is based at DCN’s Bismarck facility. A […]