XO Communications Launches New Cloud Services - Concentric Cloud Solutions
Reader stats
Article rating
No ratings yet
Reader rating appears publicly after enough eligible article ratings.
Rate this article
Sign in to rate this article.
The new XO Communications is looking better and better
XO Communications is one of the nation's largest communications service providers. Since becoming a private company in the fall of last year, XO has undergone a company-wide makeover that includes a new logo, a stronger emphasis on customer experience, greater efficiencies via specialized product types, new quoting tools and improved CLEC self-service tools.
On May 1st of this year, XO announced the launch of its new cloud-based virtualization, content acceleration, and interactive contact center solutions for businesses – Concentric Cloud Solutions. A business unit of XO Communications, Concentric Cloud Solutions, LLC, offers interactive voice solutions, content acceleration and advanced cloud-based IT infrastructure for businesses.
Building on the cloud services XO rolled out early last year, Concentric Cloud Solutions leverages its own cloud-based technology in addition to technology from partners such as VCE, LiveOps, Limelight Networks, and the XO nationwide network. Moreover, Concentric Cloud Solutions will include a unified user interface through which they can provision and manage their services.
Concentric contact center services allow for inbound and outbound communications for customer contact center needs, and include conferencing, intelligent call routing, interactive voice response and more. Using Limelight Network's technology via the XO network, Concentric content acceleration services enable companies to speed up the delivery of mobile and web-based apps, online content and digital media. Finally, the Concentric cloud computing services include cloud-based data back-up and shared hosting, cloud storage, managed dedicated servers as well as Enterprise Cloud on-demand computing and storage.
And in other XO news
After signing a five-year agreement with Transmode, sources close to the company say XO Communications will increase its metropolitan capacity across its nationwide network. While XO has been relatively quiet with public announcements since becoming a privately held company in 2011, Transmode CEO Karl Thedéen has stated that his company is looking "forward to supporting XO Communications in their ambitious to drive down network costs and adding new service capabilities."
About Transmode
Transmode is a worldwide provider of packet optical networking solutions that are designed to increase the functionality, flexibility and capacity of optical metro core and metro access networks.
Additional Information
If you're searching for the ideal DSL, Ethernet, Integrated access, Internet T1, Bonded Internet T1, Internet T3, Internet DS3, Long Distance T1, MPLS, Voice T1, Voice PRI, or VoIP solution for your business, visit us at T1Evereywhere.com for an instant pricing, no obligation quote; or if you'd like to speak with one of our professional account managers, simply call 888-972-2583. Not only do we have a proven track record of negotiating the best solutions and pricing for our customers, but we also offer an unbiased alternative to the traditional sales organizations of the telecommunication providers.
Article author
About the Author
Further reading
Further Reading
Article
Beyond the hype: Why AI projects fail and how to succeed
Artificial intelligence continues to dominate business conversations, but enthusiasm alone does not guarantee results. While many companies rush to adopt AI in hopes of gaining a competitive edge, a large number of initiatives still fall short. The problem is rarely the technology itself. More often, failure happens because organizations approach AI without the structure, readiness, and discipline required for long-term success. AI projects do not fail because the technology
March 4, 2026
Article
AI Avatar Development: Pros, Cons & Industry Use
AI Avatar Development: Real Innovation or Just Hype? In todayâs hyperconnected world, attention is currency. To stand out, brands can no longer settle for flashy features or surface-level engagement. They need to build meaningful, scalable, and personalized experiences. Enter AI avatars: digital humans that are revolutionizing communication by bringing lifelike presence to virtual interactions. Imagine a team member who never takes a coffee break, speaks ten languages fluen
February 27, 2026
Article
Beyond the Script: How Call Centers Keep Telecom Networks Running and Customers Happy
The Quiet Engine Behind Every Connection Most people think of telecom services as towers, signals, and mobile data moving invisibly through the air. Yet behind every call that connects and every message that reaches its destination, there is another system quietly working in the background. That system is the call center. While customers often interact with telecom companies only when something goes wrong, these centers operate constantly, guiding problems toward solutions an
February 23, 2026
Article
Why Lead Generation Alone Is Failing Solar Companies Without Appointment Expertise
Introduction The solar industry once believed that collecting as many leads as possible was the fastest path to growth. Marketing teams focused on filling databases with names, phone numbers, and email addresses. At first, the numbers looked promising. Dashboards showed rising interest and more inquiries than ever before. Yet behind the scenes, many companies began to notice a quiet problem. Revenue growth did not match the flood of leads. Sales teams felt overwhelmed, conver
February 6, 2026