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Company About Us Four decades of service

More than a network provider. Your partner from end to end.

For more than four decades, Acuative has offered innovative solutions in the ever-changing communications landscape. We consistently provide industry-leading services to help clients achieve their business goals by understanding their needs and recognizing the crucial role of networks and applications in their success.

1984
Founded as Telsource Corp
40
Year anniversary in 2024
All 50
States covered by field services
100+
Partners
Team collaboration About Acuative Est. 1984
Our people
A team of hundreds across the world, keeping businesses connected.

Who We Are

Founded

Operating 40+ years

HQ

Fairfield, New Jersey

GCC

Strongsville, Ohio

Coverage

All 50 U.S. states + global

Workforce

U.S.-based NOC & SOC

Certified

100+ Partners

Our Story From a modest apartment to a global corporation

Since 1984
Field services, integrity, customer-first

Our story.

Over 40 years ago, our journey began in a modest apartment with a simple mission: to deliver reliable field services with integrity, precision, and a customer-first mindset. Armed with determination and a vision for something greater, our founder and CEO rolled up his sleeves and got to work, solving complex problems one client at a time, often with limited resources but an unlimited commitment to service.

As the demand for connectivity and digital infrastructure grew, so did we. What started as a small field services outfit evolved steadily into a full-fledged technology services provider. We expanded our capabilities, built a reputation for excellence, and earned the trust of some of the world's most recognized brands. Each milestone reflected our relentless focus on innovation, responsiveness, and doing right by our clients, no matter the challenge.

Today, we are a multimillion-dollar global corporation offering end-to-end managed network services, field engineering, and technology deployment solutions. But we've never forgotten our roots. That same entrepreneurial spirit that drove our CEO to start this company in a one-bedroom apartment still powers us today — only now, it fuels a team of hundreds across the world, all working to keep businesses connected, secure, and future-ready.

Industry Recognition Awards from partners and clients alike

Industry recognition.

Industry expertise is at the heart of our operation, giving our clients the confidence and knowledge that their network is in the hands of a technology leader. While we feel honored to receive industry awards, and are especially proud of awards we receive from our clients, recognition for our achievements humbles us as well. We are proud of what we've accomplished, yet we will never stop striving to achieve even more.

AT&T Partner Exchange Integrated Solution Award

General Dynamics IT (GDIT) Quality Service Provider, Bronze Award

AT&T Partner Exchange Strategic Product Award

Cisco Capital Partner of the Year — Americas East

Aetna Best Overall Supplier Metric Scorecard

Five Star Circle of Excellence Award for commitment and support of Cuyahoga Community College's internship and employment programs

Cisco Customer Satisfaction Excellence Award

Vertical Market Leader in Communications Award, VAR Business Magazine

NJBIZ 50 Fastest Growing Companies In New Jersey

Milestones 1984 — 2024 · Forty years of growth

Four decades of milestones.

1984

Founded by Vince Sciarra and Rich Ackerman as Telsource Corp — a field services company.

 
 
1992

First Industry Recognition awards with Cisco & AT&T.

1996

Acquired Pleiades Communications, a provider of intelligent hardware solutions for integrated access and interactive IP-enabled kiosks.

 
 
2000

Global Technology Center opens in Strongsville, OH. Engineering & Consultancy services arm added.

2003

Acquired Secure Interiors, a provider of cost-effective, high-strength managed Internet security services and regulatory compliance solutions.

 
 
2007

Acquired Prism Innovations, an expert network maintenance contract administration organization.

2011

Changed name to Acuative Corporation to reflect diverse portfolio offerings.

 
 
2014

Acquired 49% of Sky Communications Inc, certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Acquired Thrupoint Inc USA & its EMEA subsidiaries — a global provider of IT consulting and professional services.

2020

Cisco Success Manager Certification, Carrier Partner Awards and unified operations to become more client focused.

 
 
2021

Achieved FISMA High and CMMC Moderate certification, giving access to government markets.

 
2022

Acquired NaaS provider TenFour, adding a complementary portfolio of assets that enables us to deliver an even deeper set of premier network services to our customers.

Opened our Jordan location as a back office for support staff.

2024

Acuative celebrates its 40th anniversary.

 
Leadership Team The people behind the operation

Leadership team.

Industry expertise is at the heart of our operation, giving our clients the confidence and knowledge that their network is in the hands of a technology leader.

Vincent Sciarra

Vincent Sciarra

Chief Executive Officer

As a co-founder and CEO of Acuative, Vince brings vast knowledge and understanding of converged networking, IT, and technology challenges, requirements and applications as well as the dynamics of the enterprise and carrier marketplace. Vince has been a key player in pursuing markets and developing products for a number of the largest, most successful public and private companies.

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Rich Ackerman

Rich Ackerman

Corporate General Manager

Rich is a co-founder of Acuative and has over 40 years of experience in voice and data communications working with large enterprises and service providers. Rich's experience gives him the ability to tackle complex opportunities that require collaboration with other organizations to develop innovative and responsive solutions.

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Patrick Danna

Patrick Danna

Chief Financial Officer

Patrick joined Acuative in 2007 and brings a diverse combination of technology and high-growth company experience to his position as CFO. With more than 25 years experience, he has responsibility for finance, administration, business process and information systems. Patrick is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Science degree.

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Robert Foley Jr.

Robert Foley Jr.

President

Robert joined Acuative in 2014 as part of the acquisition of Thrupoint, Inc., a global provider of consulting and professional services. He brings over 25 years experience in managing worldwide operations, business development, and domestic and global expansion for technology companies.

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Chad Mead

Chad Mead

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Chad is an experienced Executive with over 30 years of global, diverse, leadership experience within multiple industries. From Operations to Engineering, Sales to Security, he has led virtually every function across multiple industries. Chad is a frequent speaker on redefining how the business of IT is delivered in a high functioning, high performing manner.

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Greg Sweeney

Greg Sweeney

Executive Vice President Service Providers

Greg has an extensive record of structuring and scaling sales organizations that consistently surpass objectives. Greg is a disciplined sales cycle expert and accomplished driver of growth. He is responsible for Acuative's Service Provider Business unit, which also includes system integrators and technology providers.

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James Brown

James Brown

Global Marketing Director

Experienced marketer with over 20 years working in the advertising, IT, media & telecoms industries. James is responsible for Acuative's global marketing strategy, direct marketing programs, branding, social media and corporate communications.

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Alif Jegham

Alif Jegham

EVP of Middle East Operations

Alif is the new EVP of Middle East operations at Acuative with 15 years in the telecom industry, previously Director at Vonage Business. He has a Computer Science degree from Strayer University and is multilingual due to his diverse upbringing.

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Will Harvey

Will Harvey

CRO and Operating Partner

Will Harvey is Acuative's Chief Revenue Officer and Operating Partner, bringing 35+ years in telecom and technology services, including leading AT&T's Network Integration Unit and Alliance Channel, driving revenue growth.

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Customer Voice
From a long-running enterprise relationship

“Our network has changed dramatically over the years from one architecture to the next, but our Acuative team has stayed with us through every transition. They know our sites, understand our business, and don’t make us start from scratch every time the industry shifts.”

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