Company Profile
Alaska Communications Systems
Company Overview
Alaska Communications Systems (ACS) is a full service telecommunications, facilities based company headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska that serves needs of consumers, businesses and carriers with data, internet, wireless, long distance and local products. ACS is a publicly traded company, trades on NASDAQ under the symbol ALSK. The track record of ACS has been best in class since its make-over that began in 2004. The leadership team’s credentials, backgrounds and strategic focus are unique to Alaska and have delivered phenomenal growth for ACS over the past 4 years.
A first phase of growth came as the team built and executed on a customer-centered operating model; a second phase of growth came as the company built Alaska’ only statewide, third generation wireless network. Recognized as a quality leader in wireless, ACS is positioning itself for further growth in market share and further investments in wireless infrastructure.
Our next phase of growth began with the assets built to serve Enterprise customers – with major investments into this market – buying a company that owns a cable between Alaska and the Lower 48 and building a geographically diverse cable as well; investing in a Lower 48 Network Operations Control Center to mirror ACS’ Alaska NOCC, building a Remote Data Hosting center in Hillsboro OR, all to complement and revitalize the in¬state Alaska differentiated data networks. Our products, organization and culture allow us to differentiate in the market place. Organizationally, we have created a set of roles aimed at serving all aspects of a customers’ life cycle and building relationships at all levels. We are innovative, entrepreneurial in approach, not stodgy or old school, and have either partnered or intend to partner with others for professional services or technology to win the business. We are keen to continue to innovate and differentiate to assure we are viewed as best solution provider and a reliable (managed) services provider.
The ACS team is a high performance team, driven by delivering top quality service and continuous process improvement, earning customer loyalty each day and thereby generating sector-leading shareholder returns. If these company attributes are appealing to you, this is the company to join. We invest in people who want growth, challenge, and participation in the shareholder value we create.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Headquartered in Anchorage, ACS is Alaska's leading provider of broadband and other wireline and wireless solutions to Enterprise and mass market customers. The ACS wireline operations include the state's most advanced data networks and the only diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the contiguous United States. The ACS wireless operations include a statewide 3G CDMA network, reaching across Alaska from the North Slope to Ketchikan, with coverage extended via best-in-class CDMA carriers in the Lower 49 and Canada. By investing in the fastest-growing market segments and attracting the highest-quality customers, ACS seeks to drive top and bottom-line growth, while continually improving customer experience and cost structure through process improvement. More information can be found on the company's website at www.acsalaska.com or at its investor site at www.alsk.com.
Benefits
Balance work and the rest of life with Flexible Time Off, which you accrue at four weeks annually, and additional Personal Holidays.
Take advantage of the 15% telecommunications discount we provide to “ACS Ambassadors” who choose ACS services and serve on our 1,000 employee sales force.