Ryan Will to Manging Partner - CNSG Converged Network Services Group

Converged Network Services Group (CNSG) Names Ryan Will to Managing Partner

Experienced Telecommunications Professional to Lead CNSG's Southeast Expansion

October 6, 2009

CNSG is a Charlotte-based telecommunications consultancy and master agency, delivering objective and technically sound telecommunications solutions to enterprise customers of all sizes that enable them to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.

In his new role, Will takes the lead in expanding the company's operations across the Southeast, which will better serve CNSG's current and future clients and partners. Atlanta, Georgia is the first city CNSG has targeted and the company will announce broader expansion plans in the near future.

"Ryan knows how to build successful relationships with customers and partners," said Matt Harty, President and Chief Executive Officer, Converged Network Services Group. "We are thrilled to have such a tenured, customer-focused professional on the executive team to expand our operations in the Southeast."

"CNSG is unique; they offer the choice and solutions portfolio of a large telecom agency with a superior level of service and responsiveness," said Will. "I'm excited to be part of a team that's focused not only on its own growth, but also that of its customers and partners."

An industry veteran with over twelve years of results driven sales experience, Will's leadership and senior management experience in the data and telecommunications industry is widely known and highly respected. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Sales for Internap Network Services, leading the sales effort for the East Region and Canada, where he sold IP, Colocation, and Managed Server solutions. Prior to joining Internap, Will was Vice President of Sales and Retention for XO Communications where he managed the South Region, providing network and hardware solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses. His leadership increased XO's sales productivity, lowered customer churn and developed a customer-focused culture. Will also spent six years with Allegiance Telecom, working in various sales and sales management roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business.