KORE-TEK

10/13/2026

When you’ve been part of the industry from its early days, you don’t just know where fiber networks are going, you know where they came from. You’ve seen the technology evolve, the expectations change, and the possibilities expand far beyond what anyone could have imagined at the beginning.

That perspective matters.

By understanding the origins of fiber networks, we see its future more clearly and imagine what networks can become as connectivity takes on an even greater role in AI, data centers, broadband, and the connected world.

The best vision for the future is often informed by a firsthand understanding of how far we’ve already come. Where we’re going is exciting. Knowing where we came from makes it even more meaningful.

Let's bring our vision and expertise together. Reach out to talk about your future today. 👉 https://kore-tek.com/contact-us/

10/02/2026

Instead of asking "Should we outsource our NOC?" ask "Which operating model delivers the greatest business value?"

Our white paper helps finance and IT leaders evaluate network operations through the lens of total cost of ownership, operational resilience, and long-term business outcomes.

Get the free CFO Playbook 👉 https://kore-tek.com/the-economics-of-modern-noc-a-cfo-playbook/

09/30/2026

The evolution of optical networking is moving quickly and conversations around scalability, performance, and the infrastructure needed to support what’s next have never been more important.

This week, we’ll be at Cisco PONC in Richardson, TX where we're sure this conversation will be rich. We’re looking forward to connecting with industry peers, sharing perspectives on where optical networking is headed, and learning from one another.

09/29/2026

Our team is excited to be at the Yotta 2026 AI DC Conference in Las Vegas this week to meet with edge and regional data center operators building the next generation of AI infrastructure.

Reach out if you're on site and would like to talk about how Kore-Tek supports distributed data center deployments with:
• Fiber and network planning
• Data center interconnect
• DCIM and infrastructure monitoring
• Network deployment and commissioning
• 24x7 NOC operations and field support

If you’re building or scaling regional AI compute capacity, let’s connect in Las Vegas.

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09/24/2026

Networks are becoming more complex. We all see the pace of change accelerating faster and faster. And sometimes, innovation moves quicker than our ability to fully understand where it’s taking us.

That’s why expertise and trust matter.

At Kore-Tek, we bring decades of network experience, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to doing the right thing to every transformation we touch. And making next-generation networks possible shouldn’t mean making them more complicated.

See how 👉 https://kore-tek.com/about-us/

09/15/2026

Rain or shine… or mostly rain, Kore‑Tek showed up strong at the South High Foundation’s 30th Annual Golf Tournament yesterday. We were proud to sponsor a hole and support a foundation that’s been empowering South High students through academics, arts, athletics, and scholarships for more than four decades.

Shout-out to CEO Ryan W. Young (Class of ’90!) for braving the weather and representing Kore‑Tek with true Tiger pride.

09/14/2026

ICYMI, have a listen to our own Ryan Young in his conversation with Chris Januszewski. As they say, having the perspective of where you're coming from (knowing first-hand the origins of fiber networks) helps refine a vision for where you're going and imagining all that they can be.

https://www.rebelcommercesolutions.com/startup-podcast/ai-network-infrastructure/

08/25/2026

What does a 24×7 NOC really cost?

The answer goes far beyond salaries and software. It includes downtime risk, staffing challenges, capital investments, and operational maturity.

Check out our white paper on the topic. It provides a financial framework for evaluating today's network operations models and making more informed sourcing decisions.

Download your copy: https://kore-tek.com/the-economics-of-modern-noc-a-cfo-playbook/

08/24/2026

We are delighted to welcome Lonnie Leger to our Research & Education Network (REN) team! Lonnie brings decades of experience and his passion and commitment to the REN community to Kore-Tek.

A helper and coach, Lonnie says he “works hard to balance an organization's needs with people's personal needs. I want people to be successful and help them master a skill.” We’re already appreciating Lonnie’s positive influence and contagious spirit he shares with his colleagues and clients. A natural problem solver, he loves translating technical concepts into straightforward options. And he’ll tell you firsthand, he “won't ask you to do something that I haven't already done or am not willing to do.”

Lonnie is committed to learning how to stay healthy and enjoys working in his vegetable and fruit garden, spending time with his two grandkids, and Bible study for “comfort, wisdom, and correction.” And a few other fun facts: Lonnie is an active stock trader and coached high school powerlifting for 15 years.

Please join us in welcoming Lonnie to Kore-Tek!

08/17/2026

“A single hour of downtime is a board-level financial event, not an IT inconvenience.” And with tool sprawl, 24×7 expectations, and AI driven monitoring reshaping the economics, the real question isn’t architecture, it’s accountability.

If you’re a CFO, COO, CIO, or CTO, this brief is worth ten minutes of your time. It breaks down the cost, risk, and governance pressures driving the shift to hybrid and managed NOC models and the three questions every executive team should be asking right now.
Download the Executive Brief 👉 https://kore-tek.com/the-economics-of-modern-noc-a-cfo-playbook/

If you want to see how your own numbers stack up, Kore Tek is offering a 20 minute session to map your network operations economics using the same framework.

Operations are now strategy. Make sure your model reflects that.

Network operations have quietly become one of the largest, least‑controlled cost centers in the enterprise, and CFOs are now stepping in. With the NOC‑as‑a‑Service market rising from $3.73B in 2025 to $6.14B by 2030, finance leaders are asking a new question: Are we running our network i.....