Partner profile
Windstream Enterprise
Network. CX. Cybersecurity.
Founded 2006 · Little Rock, Arkansas · 1,001-5,000 employees · Private, VC/PE backed
Partnership Overview
Who Windstream Enterprise is built for
Mid-market and enterprise multi-site organizations in 18-state Kinetic Business footprint; nationwide enterprises needing managed SD-WAN/SASE; multi-site retailers, healthcare, hospitality.
Windstream Enterprise (Kinetic Business for SMB) is a US enterprise managed services and connectivity provider operating across an 18-state ILEC footprint plus nationwide reach via channel/aggregation. Their OfficeSuite UC platform (UCaaS), SD-WAN Concierge (multi-vendor managed SD-WAN), and SASE/SSE offerings serve mid-market and enterprise customers needing US-wide managed network services. Windstream emerged from 2020 Chapter 11 and is now privately held by Elliott Management.
- VerifiedSep 15, 2026 · high confidence
- 5solutions across 4 categories
- 20 yrsin business, since 2006
- 1,001-5,000employees
Why teams pick Windstream Enterprise
- state ILEC footprint plus nationwide aggregation
- SD-WAN Concierge multi-vendor managed service
- OfficeSuite UC was Frost & Sullivan winner
- Strong channel/TSD program
- Privately held by Elliott Management post-Chapter 11 (2020)
Probably not a fit
We haven't published fit caveats for Windstream Enterprise yet. Tell us what you run and we'll say whether they fit, or who we'd look at instead.
Get matched insteadRecognition & proof points
Frost & Sullivan recognition for OfficeSuite UCAnalyst recognition · Frost & Sullivan
- Strong analyst recognition for SD-WAN Concierge multi-vendor approachAnalyst recognition
Notable clients
Vendor-reportedMid-Atlantic Dental Partners and The Davey Tree Expert Company (from Windstream Enterprise published case studies), plus a regional-bank case study serves mid-market and enterprise multi-site organizations across its 18-state footprint and nationwide via aggregation.
Our Solutions
Rubber Duck solutions through Windstream Enterprise
From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from Windstream Enterprise's Connectivity & SASE, Communications & CX, Cybersecurity & Compliance, and Managed IT & Cloud Ops solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.
Connectivity & SASE
SD-WAN
Windstream Enterprise delivers SD-WAN Concierge, a multi-vendor fully managed SD-WAN service for mid-market and enterprise customers across its 18-state footprint and nationwide aggregation.
- Multi-vendor managed SD-WAN Concierge spans multiple vendors under a single managed service.
- Nationwide reach 18-state ILEC footprint plus nationwide aggregation extends coverage.
VeloCloud (Arista)
Versa Networks
Fortinet
CiscoSASE / SSE
Windstream Enterprise offers SASE/SSE that converges networking and security for enterprises, complementing its managed SD-WAN and connectivity portfolio.
- Converged networking & security Integrates with managed SD-WAN for a unified network and security edge.
- Enterprise scale Built for mid-market and enterprise customers needing US-wide reach.
Cato Networks
Palo Alto NetworksFortinetDedicated Internet Access (DIA)
Windstream Enterprise delivers dedicated internet over its 18-state Kinetic ILEC fiber footprint plus nationwide aggregation for enterprise connectivity.
- 18-state fiber footprint Owned Kinetic ILEC fiber underpins dedicated access in-region.
- Nationwide aggregation Extends DIA coverage beyond the ILEC footprint across the US.
Communications & CX
UCaaS / Cloud PBX
Windstream Enterprise's OfficeSuite UC is a cloud UCaaS platform, a Frost & Sullivan award winner, serving mid-market and enterprise customers nationwide.
- Award-winning platform OfficeSuite UC earned Frost & Sullivan recognition.
- CRM integrations Integrates with Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, and major CRMs.
Microsoft Teams
SalesforceCCaaS / Cloud Contact Center
Windstream Enterprise provides OfficeSuite Contact Center, a cloud CCaaS solution that pairs with its UCaaS platform for end-to-end customer experience.
- Unified with UCaaS Pairs with OfficeSuite UC for a single communications and CX stack.
- CRM-connected Integrates with major CRMs for context-rich customer interactions.
SalesforceMicrosoft TeamsHow Windstream Enterprise delivers
24/7 NOC/SOC; named technical account managers for enterprise; field service across 18-state ILEC footprint. (vendor-reported)
Services in detail
- Managed Network ServicesDelivered as a fully managed multi-vendor service backed by 24/7 NOC and national field service.
- Managed CommunicationsDelivered as tiered subscriptions or custom enterprise contracts with 24/7 support.
- Managed Security ServicesDelivered as a managed service backed by a 24/7 SOC.
- 24/7 MonitoringDelivered continuously via dedicated 24/7 NOC and SOC operations.
- Network Operations Center (NOC)Delivered as an always-on NOC supporting managed network customers across the US.
Case Studies
What backs it up
Case studies
No published case studies yet.
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Ask for a referenceDocuments
From Windstream Enterprise
7 PDFs, collected while we vetted them
- WindstreamEnterprise CaseStudy Mid Atlantic Dental PartnersDownload
- WindstreamEnterprise CaseStudy Davey Tree ExpertsDownload
- WindstreamEnterprise CaseStudy Regional BankDownload
- WindstreamEnterprise OfficeSuite UC with SD WAN BrochureDownload
- WindstreamEnterprise SD WAN with VMware DatasheetDownload
- WindstreamEnterprise SD WAN FactSheetDownload
- WindstreamEnterprise Solutions for Education BrochureDownload
Profile compiled by Rubber Duck Technology from primary sources and partner collateral. Vendor-reported figures are labeled as theirs. Spot something wrong? Tell us.
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