Thread regarding Windstream Corp. layoffs

Windstream announces the expansion of Cloud Connect Network

Notably, this will enable customers to choose any network connection from Windstream to create a dedicated, high-speed, vastly secure cloud-optimized network connection to major Cloud Service Providers — including Amazon.com, Inc.’s (AMZN - Free Report) Web Services, Microsoft Corporation’s (MSFT - Free Report)Azure, and Google Cloud. As a matter of fact, the expansion will enable customers to access key markets like Texas Phoenix and Las Vegas as well as cities in Silicon Valley.

Just read this article. Was hoping to get some thoughts on this.

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Only problem with that is 'Bob' in WIN tech support in India will tell the customers the Cloud is out of service, and to call back once the Cloud has been repaired.

And TT will get another raise because the Board of Directors are stupid and clueless.....

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Post ID: @akrj+WnEARnj

What a joke - they can’t even install services customers ordered over 6 months !

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Post ID: @aybb+WnEARnj

Pfft

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Post ID: @1uaa+WnEARnj

@WnEARnj-1xsz exactly. Same thing for SDWAN if it's just BYOData why can't I just use my existing network appliances and accomplish the same end? It's snake oil.

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Post ID: @1lsz+WnEARnj

But why do people using AWS need someone to do it for them? AWS has tons of documentation that the average IT guy can probably read through and set everything up themselves.

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