“When done well, recognition is not a ‘one-and-done’ event, but embedded in how the business is managed.”Sales Enablement and Operations Manager Andrea Rist shares her tips on cultivating a culture of recognition in this latest article from Built In. #Hiring #NowHiring #RaisingUpTech #transformtelecom #telecommunications
zLinq
IT Services and IT Consulting
Denver, Colorado 2,264 followers
Propel your enterprise forward while recovering the valuable time and money spent managing communications.
About us
zLinq helps multi-location companies buy, manage and optimize connectivity, unified communications, collaboration and contact center solutions from 350+ service providers.
- Website
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https://getzlinq.com/
External link for zLinq
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Denver, Colorado
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2018
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Primary
3000 Lawrence St.
Denver, Colorado 80205, US
Employees at zLinq
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Stewart Maurer
Executive Marketing Leader, B2B, SaaS, Pipeline Generation, Demand Generation, GTM Strategy, Analyst Relations
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Sunny Flynn
Vice President of Sales at zLinq
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Larry Henshaw
Providing thought leadership, strategic technology planning, vendor vetting/management and enabling IT leadership achieve digital transformation and…
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Tatiana Finkelsteyn
CEO at zLinq
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Our next employee spotlight features our incredible Senior Talent Aquisition Partner Lo Thomasson! What is the most rewarding part of your role at zLinq? There are so many things to pick from, but I’d have to say building relationships, the chance to grow professionally, and making a positive impact are at the top. Looking back, the person I was before I started at zLinq would be really proud of who I am now, and that’s an amazing feeling. Having a manager and coworkers who push you to be your best and inspire you every day has been a total game-changer. What gives you joy during the day? Music. It’s pretty much always playing in the background, and what I listen to really depends on my mood. Sometimes I listen to relaxing lofi tunes, while other times I’m all about heavy dubstep to keep me motivated—especially when I’m tackling anything in Excel. I’ve met a lot of my closest friends at shows and festivals, and those connections have turned into some of the most important relationships I have. There’s just something about how music brings people together—it creates a community that’s hard to beat. What hobby do you enjoy the most outside of work? Playing volleyball! I played all through high school, took a break for a bit, but started up again last year. My big goal for 2025 is to step it up and join some more competitive leagues. When the Olympics were on, I couldn’t get enough of the sand volleyball matches, and now most of my TikTok feed is college volleyball highlights. It’s been awesome to reconnect with something I loved after so long. #employeespotlight #bestemployeesever #teamculture #transformtelecom
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There are LOTS of companies that claim: -to make the telecom procurement process easier -simplify management of multiple providers and diverse networks -(most frequently) reduce costs. That's what I say when I reach out, and I know I'm one of many offering what feels like a very similar service. So what makes zLinq different (that I can't always say in emails that get 7 seconds or read time at best)? Most companies simplify procurement by gathering your needs (whether in conversation or via portal), accessing the various provider portals, and sourcing multiple quotes to make sure you get the "best" pricing. We do that. We call it "Step 1". Because we know the best pricing doesn't always mean the best fit. Most of us don't drive the cheapest car we found on Facebook Marketplace (there's always a better deal). Or sometimes we get that nice steak rather than eating at McDonalds. Because it's not always about the lowest price....not when "cheap" comes at its own cost. More often, it's about not paying a cent extra for the things we want or need. Real example. We had a client, let's call them Dunder Mifflin (if only). Circuits were up for renewal. Of course we went to the provider portals and sourced a few quotes (including their current vendor, who came back 16% lower than their current MRC). We got quotes for significantly less...but they wanted the right fit, not just the cheapest price. Most teams would leave it there. 16% savings achieved! Instead, we brought those quotes back to their existing carrier and negotiated AN ADDITIONAL 13% in savings on top of the "best pricing" they had received while increasing bandwidth and avoiding the migration to a new carrier. Call it Best Best Pricing. Significantly more than would have been achieved by sourcing quotes alone. Could it be more automated? Maybe. But then it would lack expertise. And it would no longer be #zLinq
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We're excited to head to Disneyland next week to connect with credit unions! If you're attending, send a DM or drop by zLinq's booth #416. See you there and safe travels! #americascreditunions
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Ready to trade an hour of your day for a lifetime of insights? Join zLinq's CEO Tatiana Finkelsteyn tomorrow at 1 p.m. EST for 3 tips to become an IT hero for your organization... 🧠 Topics include: Telecom Initiative Execution When does it go wrong? How do we solve it? 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gnG9ZBDT
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Flight Club Darts with the Denver zLinq crew 🎯 Everyone brought their A game, no surprises there 😏
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There's an overarching I challenge I keep seeing in telecom. And it's something no one seems to have an answer for (including me). Telecom isn't "sexy". It's not the hot topic these days. It's not Gen AI. It's not cybersecurity. A friend of mine mentioned recently he'd rather stay on a team focused on cybersecurity, even though he was worried it was a dead end role, than move to something with more short-term opportunity because it meant no longer being at the "forefront". And I don't think he's wrong. But when people aren't excited about a thing, they don't innovate around the thing. It's fine when the technology isn't necessary...no reason to improve DVD technology when streaming exists. But telecom isn't going anywhere. Yet innovation in telecom, from my perspective, has paced behind other areas. And I don't mean the technology. I mean how people interact with the providers of that technology and the type of service they can expect. In an ideal world, there wouldn't be a need for zLinq (sorry Tatiana Finkelsteyn). I imagine a world where working with your providers is like being in an old Men's Warehouse commercial: "you're going to like the way this works" In an ideal world, you could call your ISP and get a clear answer to your questions. You wouldn't have bills sent to closed offices, or have accounts owned by employees who left 5-10 years ago that no one seems to be able to update. Which is just not aligned with how modern businesses are run, unfortunately. You could get a diversity map, get refunds issued, or not have to keep one eye on fees that were snuck in while you weren't looking. And if you weren't using a service, your provider would just...tell you (crazy concept). In an ideal world, an essential service like telecom, regardless whether it's cloud, on-prem, or hybrid, wouldn't feel like you've been forced into a relationship with someone who keeps stealing your credit card info... But until carriers treat customers like people and not accounts, the need for innovation exists. And so will we. There are some amazing teams doing awesome things in this space (not just us, but I like to think we're pretty cool too). Check out AOTMP® for some highlights.
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Last month, I helped a zLinq client recognize a relatively small carrier credit of ~ $8k for an early termination charge. My client assumed the charges were due after an agent/broker told them the renewal must be signed or the voice lines would be disconnected. They signed the renewal just weeks before a planned porting of those same voice lines to a new service provider. zLinq client expertise is running businesses like banks, veterinary clinics and manufacturing plants. One of my responsibilities to my clients, as a zLinq service manager, is ensuring that people and organizations are doing business with integrity. Get a second opinion if you're ever told to you MUST sign something to avoid a service interruption. zLinq #transformtelecom #telecommunications #startup #communication
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One of zLinq's core values is "Build Trust", and that includes building trust and fostering connections within our own team. Check out this article where zLinq's VP of Client Services Chandra Fochi Jones discusses our unique approach to remote work. #teambuilding #builtin #builtincolorado #startup #denvertech #telecommunications #remotework
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For our next Employee Spotlight, we're highlighting our incredible Major Client Services Manager Tawana Ferguson! Beyond the job description, what fuels your passion for the work you do? I would consider myself a sleuth and I enjoy uncovering hidden items, the unknown and shedding light on things my clients (otherwise) wouldn’t have found without me/ partnering with zLinq. Share a hobby or activity that brings you joy outside the office: Travel is the story of my life. The world is HUGE, and I want to see as much of it as I can. Experiencing cultures outside of the norm broadens your interests and perspective on life. What's your favorite childhood memory that still brings a smile to your face? Whitney Houston is my childhood idol, I remember receiving my first superfan package that included a sweatshirt, autographed picture and other goodies. That was the highlight of my 9-year-old life. #employeespotlight #bestemployeesever #teamculture #transformtelecom