#562 The Ubiquity of High-Speed Internet with Dan Watts, COO of Segra

Today we’re talking to Dan Watts, COO of Segra; and we discuss the ubiquity and impact of high speed connectivity; why voluntarily taking on stress will make you more disciplined; and what the future of telecom looks like.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! 

Check out more of Dan and Segra at https://www.segra.com/!

About Dan Watts:

Segra’s newly named COO, will lead Segra’s Network Operations Centers, Security Operations Center, customer service centers, service delivery teams, outside plant and field operations. Watts previously served for five years as Segra’s Vice President, Product & Business Development. Other experience includes President of TSAChoice and at Windstream Communications, where he began his career and served in various leadership positions in both operations and sales.

Dan has oversight for company-wide product strategy and business development at Segra. Areas of responsibility include business development, product management, sales engineering and service delivery. Previously, Dan was President of TSAChoice headquartered in Asheville, NC. Dan started his career at Windstream Communications, where he served in various leadership positions in both operations and sales.

About Segra:

Segra is one of the largest independent fiber infrastructure bandwidth companies in the Eastern U.S. It owns and operates an advanced fiber infrastructure network throughout nine Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. Segra provides Ethernet, MPLS, dark fiber, advanced data center services, IP and managed services, voice and cloud solutions, all backed by its industry-leading service and reliability. Customers include carriers, enterprises, governments, and healthcare organizations. For more information about Segra’s technology and commitment to customer care, visit segra.com.