CIO Bulletin
IT and Infrastructure Solutions for Your Business: Strategic Communications
“Established in 1994, Strategic Communications helps customers implement, manage and maintain an affordable and effective communication solution for their businesses.â€
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Strategic Communications is classified as a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Owned Small Business and an 8(a) / EDWOSB / SDB. The company has customers in virtually every state in the U.S. ranging from small, mid-size, and enterprise businesses to large government and DOD agencies. It has a robust technical staff including on-site technicians located throughout the United States at Federal and State government facilities. It works with vendors for the best possible solution at the right price for its customers.
Strategic Communications leverages relationships, business longevity, and experience to provide customers with an "on-time - on budget" experience and the upmost level of customer support every time. Since 1994, the company has continued to build upon its expertise to offer best-in-class IT solutions for both government and commercial organizations. Its dedicated team of IT experts can be accessed 24/7. Strategic’s vast vendor network allows it to handle large-scale projects and provide exceptional value to customers.
Solutions and Services Offered
Strategic Communications is a premier provider of communication, data, and video solutions for growing businesses. The company specializes in providing IT solutions that improve the way one does business. It has provided customers with affordable turnkey solutions, including PBX Telephone and Voicemail Systems, Video-Conferencing Solutions, Desktop Computer Maintenance, IT Technical Support and the Infrastructure Wiring needed to grow their business to the fullest potential.Â
The solutions and services include:
A/V Solutions - With more than 20 years of providing AV solutions, Strategic Communications can design and implement reliable and affordable solutions using the latest technologies from leading partnerships with Cisco, Crestron, Jupiter, Microsoft, and Polycom.
Cloud Computing - With a wide range of Cloud & Mobility solutions, it offers companies perfect-fit solutions to fill the most specific needs.
Collabration - Strategic can integrate existing technology into a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) framework, allowing it to meet customer needs without going over budget.
Data Center - Its team specializes in Data Center solutions and configuration which has the uncanny ability to assess current data center infrastructure and provide precise recommendations to improve performance.
Information Security – The Company has installed and proactively managed security solutions at high-level government and military facilities. Some of those protect the nation’s most critical infrastructure and assets and include nuclear and specialized weapons, airports and embassies.
Networking - For network optimization, Strategic brings an uncommon level of expertise to help a customer’s business thrive with a customized IT Network solution that’s second to none.
Professional Services – The IT professional services team of the company sits down with customers to determine their objectives.
Structured Cabling - Strategic Communications will be able to accommodate customers with any structured cabling needs by offering comprehensive solutions for all infrastructure types.
Clientele
The company’s client base consists of firms like Wholesale Tire & Auto, Apex, Dauenhauer, Smartwire, Clarity Imaging Technologies, SPAWAR Atlantic, US Patent and Trademark Office, etc.
Awards & Recognition
Strategic Communications has won the following awards and recognition:
Knowing the Mastermind
Kathy Mills, President and CEO - Kathy has over 30 years of experience in starting and running successful multi-city, technical sales organizations. She founded one of the first computer stores along with her husband in Louisville, Kentucky in 1984. After expanding to multiple locations, they sold their company to a large conglomerate in 1992. Kathy decided to get back into the technology business in 1994 and has since grown Strategic Communications exponentially over the last few years. Her efforts and those of the Strategic team were recognized when the company received honors as part of the 2011 (#641), 2012 (#41), 2013 (#489) and 2014 (#1486) Inc. 500|5000 awards for the company’s exceptional growth. She serves as Secretary for the Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee and is a member of the Computer Reseller News and Enterprising Women Advisory Boards. Kathy holds multiple manufacturer and vendor certifications including: Cisco Sales Expert, Cisco SMB Account Manager and SMB Engineer, Cisco Sales Specialist for Architecture, APC Sales Professional, Dell, and Jupiter.
“We’re flexible, reliable and accountable. That’s the Strategic difference!â€
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