DCN hires Malsam
David Malsam has been hired as an ethernet/IP technician II at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN). In this role, Malsam will support the company’s state-of-the-art carrier ethernet and IP networks, including network monitoring and provisioning, receiving and resolving trouble reports, and provisioning and troubleshooting carrier ethernet and IP services and equipment. He will be based out of […]
Crusoe Energy Systems and Dakota Carrier Network Announce Collaboration Expanding Telecommunication Services, Internet Connectivity and Social Impact Initiatives in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D., March 31, 2021 – Dakota Carrier Network (“DCN”) and Crusoe Energy Systems (“Crusoe”) have collaborated to expand innovative networking solutions throughout North Dakota. DCN’s 14 rural broadband providers and Crusoe established connectivity to extend a combination of fiber and wireless networking solutions across Crusoe’s Digital Flare Mitigation portfolio, which captures otherwise wasted […]
Subramanian named DCN Information Systems Manager
Aparna Subramanian has accepted the position of information systems manager at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN). As IS manager, Subramanian will lead the team and all activities related to internal information technology, application development and administration, information security, product development, cloud services, and sales engineering. Additionally, she will be responsible for the information systems budget and […]
DCN hires Forseth
DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) has hired Logan Forseth as a sales support representative at its Fargo office. In this role he provides support to the sales team in Fargo and Bismarck, preparing paperwork for new and existing customers’ broadband needs, monitoring pending service orders, maintaining records, and processing billing summaries. Forseth, a Hillsboro native, earned […]
DCN hires Schwantes
DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) has hired Valerie Schwantes as commercial account executive for its Fargo office. In this role, she serves as the main point of contact for current and prospective business customers, providing customized solutions in the areas of networking, ethernet, dedicated internet, data center/co-location, hosting services, cloud services, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery and […]
DCN named to 50 Best
Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) was named to the Prairie Business magazine 2020 50 Best Places to Work. The honorees were announced in the September issue of the magazine. Earlier this summer, 1,476 employees nominated their companies, highlighting the reasons they believe their business is a great place to work. Nominations included information about company culture, […]
How North Dakota Bridged the COVID-19 Home Access Gap
States throughout the country are struggling to find ways to keep their students learning while schools are closed due to the pandemic. But in North Dakota, an astounding 99.8 percent of rural students have home Internet access to continue online instruction. How has this state been so successful at solving the homework gap? The answer […]
Walker joins DCN
DCN (Dakota Carrier Network) has hired Troy Walker as director of sales and marketing in its Bismarck office. In this role, he is responsible for all DCN sales channels, management of commercial and wholesale sales teams, and oversight of the company’s marketing and communications efforts. Additionally, he is part of the organization’s executive team. Walker […]
Schweitzer joins DCN
DCN has hired Wendy Schweitzer as marketing manager in its Bismarck office. In this role, she is responsible for creating, publishing and measuring the effectiveness of DCN’s external marketing, advertising and public relations initiatives, and internal communication. Schweitzer has more than 25 years of experience in marketing as well as public, community, and media relations. […]
Branstner Joins DCN Team
Ross Branstner recently joined DCN’s team as outside plant technician in the Fargo office. Ross will be responsible for the day-to-day process of construction, operation, and maintenance of DCN’s outside plant facilities. Branstner brings over 18 years experience in the industry to DCN, and holds a degree in telecommunications engineering from Northwest Technical College in […]