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EVP = Exploring Valuable Principles With Qwest's Bob Tregemba

9/1/2009 Wanna grow your career and become an executive of a major service provider? Follow Bob Tregemba's advice: Be sure your peers know you are pulling for them. THEY are the ones that will make you promotable.

Qwest Honored by Cisco

6/24/2009 Qwest Communications was recently named recipient of three Cisco Partner Summit awards: US & Canada Service Provider Partner of the Year, Service Provider Advanced Technology Partner of the Year, and Service Provider Services Partner of the Year.

IBM, Qwest Delivering IT Services To Mid-Sized Businesses

6/18/2009 IBM and Qwest Communications International have teamed up to deliver packaged IT infrastructure services to mid-size businesses across the United States. The telecom and IT software partnership is largely based on the concept that many mid-size businesses want sophisticated computing services, but can't afford the capital investment.

Disaster recovery fits hosted model well

6/15/2009 Business continuity services getting less expensive, more technologically rich.

IBM, Qwest team on managed services for medium-sized firms

6/17/2009 Qwest Communications and IBM today announced a national partnership aimed at bringing a bundle of managed IT and communications services to medium-sized businesses.

An All Digital Hospital Webcast

Western Regional Medical Center in the CTCA network relies on a high-speed networking solution designed by Qwest Communications to help deliver a fully integrated, patient-centered treatment experience that combines traditional, state-of-the-art medical treatments with scientifically supported complementary therapies.

IBM to Manage Qwest Services

6/17/2009 Qwest and IBM have signed a five-year agreement that will give Qwest customers access to several IBM-managed services targeted at medium-sized businesses.

Qwest: Ethernet enhances the education experience

6/17/2009 Qwest signed a deal with the Utah Education Network to connect 21 of the state's 40 school districts to its statewide fiber-optic network.

The Grill: Qwest's Pieter Poll says why being a CTO is a dream job

6/12/2009 Qwest's chief technology officer, Pieter Poll, talks of joking about being paid for his job 'because it's fun', and outlines where Qwest is headed.

Utah Education Network Connects Rural and Urban Schools

6/10/2009 The Utah Education Network, a non-profit school consortium, has teamed up with Qwest Communications to deliver high-speed network services to Utah schools. The "multi-year, multimillion-dollar agreement" will connect 21 of Utah's 40 school districts to Qwest's GeoMax fiber-optic network.

Top 3 Imperatives for Investing in IT During the Downturn

Eric Bozich, vice president, project management, Qwest, underscores the three operational imperatives that businesses must focus on in 2009 to make their networks as secure and efficient as possible.

Q&A with Qwest's Trent Clausen, Director of OSP Engineering

Trent Clausen, Director of OSP Engineering, Qwest Communications, is profiled in a thought-leadership Q&A on the topic of broadband: how best to deploy it, what it means for consumers to have a converged voice, video, data and wireless service, and how we'll need to train technicians as the technology matures.

Q&A with Qwest CTO Pieter Poll

Pieter Poll touches upon all aspects of the network and customer experiences, including fiber, residential, video, business and even cloud computing. True to form, Poll is a true visionary and demonstrates a deep understanding of what the customer wants to experience and how technology can deliver that experience.

Customers Rank Qwest Ethernet Services Best in Class

Nemertes Research survey recognizes communications provider as Ethernet services market leader

DENVER – Nov. 3, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) has earned the “Market Leader” award for Ethernet services from Nemertes Research in its recently announced 2009 PilotHouse Awards. Nemertes Research is a...

Qwest Announces Change to Management Retirement Benefits; Freezes Management Salaries for 2010

DENVER – Nov. 2, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced that effective Jan. 1, 2010, the company will no longer provide future pension benefit accruals for active management employees under the Qwest Pension Plan and the...

Clinton Teacher Receives Surprise Grant from First Lady and Qwest Foundation

CLINTON, MONT. – Oct. 29, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, First Lady Nancy Schweitzer and the Qwest Foundation are making a tour of Montana, awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and...

The Paisley Index Honors Qwest 411 Service for the 11th Consecutive Time

DENVER, Oct. 29, 2009 — Qwest (NYSE: Q) has received top honors for its operator and information services from the Paisley National Directory Assistance Performance IndexSM for the 11th consecutive time, and continues to lead the industry in...

Qwest Responds to Small Businesses’ Call for Simple IT

New Qwest® Core Connect™ Solution Delivers Essential IT Services in One Simple Package

DENVER – Oct. 28, 2009 – Earlier this year, Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) asked small-business owners what they thought about the IT and communication services they use and heard the same answer again and again: “It’s...

Qwest Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

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Qwest Launches High-Speed Internet in Fromberg

BRIDGER, MONT., Oct. 27, 2009 – Qwest Communications today announced that high-speed Internet service is now available in Fromberg as a result of an investment to upgrade the local communications network. With Qwest® High-Speed...

Qwest Launches High-Speed Internet in Clancy, Boulder, Wolf Creek and Canyon Ferry

HELENA, MONT., Oct. 27, 2009 – Qwest Communications today announced that high-speed Internet service is now available in Clancy, Boulder, Wolf Creek and Canyon Ferry as a result of an investment to upgrade the local communications...

Life-Saving World War II Story Comes Online, Thanks to Qwest Foundation Grant

Florida Holocaust Museum Hosts Online Bielski Brothers Exhibit, Brings “Defiance” Story to Millions

DENVER – Oct. 27, 2009 – A pair of old work boots and a tattered shirt are generally considered junk. But when they were worn by a man who braved one of the most dangerous times in world history and another who stood beside him to save...

Utah State Office of Education and Qwest Foundation Team to Reward Innovative Teachers Throughout Utah with Tech Grants

Qwest Granting $50,000 for Teachers’ Technology Improvements in Utah

 
SALT LAKE CITY, OCT. 27, 2009 – The Utah State Office of Education (USOE) today announced the Qwest Foundation’s Teachers and Technology grant program, which for the fourth year in a row will offer funds that allow...

Women’s Chamber Names Outstanding Businesses and Businesswomen at Awards Lunch

Qwest Communications Named Large Company of the Year

DENVER, Oct. 23, 2009 – The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) honored recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Young Professional of the Year Award and Company of the Year for small, medium and large businesses Friday...

Hinsdale High School Teacher Receives Surprise Grant From the Qwest Foundation

HINSDALE, MONT. – Oct. 19, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, the Qwest Foundation is awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and innovative ways. The grants are part of the Qwest Teachers...

Circle High School Teacher Receives Surprise Grant From Qwest Foundation

CIRCLE, MONT. – Oct. 20, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, the Qwest Foundation is making a tour of Montana, awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and innovative ways. The grants are...

Remaining Qwest Wireless Phone Customers Must Switch to a New Wireless Provider by Oct. 31

DENVER, Oct. 22, 2009 – Qwest will discontinue Qwest Wireless cellular phone service on Oct. 31, 2009, and is encouraging remaining Qwest Wireless customers to switch to a new wireless provider in advance of the Oct. 31 shutdown. Customers...

APS Foundation, Qwest Veterans to Help Kirtland Families

[Albuquerque, NM] - Students and military families who attend three Albuquerque elementary schools will receive support services thanks to a $5,000 grant from Qwest Veterans to the Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation.

The grant will...

A. Duie Pyle Enhances Business Performance, Service with Qwest’s Integrated Voice and Data Solution

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 20, 2009 – A. Duie Pyle recently upgraded its communications network and enhanced operations using an integrated voice and data solution from Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q). Qwest connected 20 A. Duie Pyle locations,...

Great Falls Teacher Receives Surprise Grant From Qwest Foundation

GREAT FALLS, MONT. – Oct. 14, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, the Qwest Foundation is making a tour of Montana, awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and innovative ways. The grants...

Qwest Communications Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.08

DENVER – Oct. 15, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on Dec. 11, 2009, to all stockholders of record at the...

Qwest Selects Sherman & Howard as 2009 Qwest Law Department Spirit of Diversity Partner

DENVER – Oct. 13, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) announced today that Sherman & Howard L.L.C. has been selected as the Qwest Law Department’s Spirit of Diversity Partner. This annual award is meant to recognize a...

Helena Teachers Receive Surprise Grants from First Lady and Qwest Foundation

First Lady, Qwest Present $10,000 to Helena Teachers

HELENA, MONT. – Oct. 13, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, First Lady Nancy Schweitzer and the Qwest Foundation are making a tour of Montana, awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and...

ATLANTIC-ACM Survey Ranks Qwest Wholesale Markets Best-in-Class

DENVER, Oct. 13, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) earned best-in-class honors from wholesale customers using collocation services as well as voice and data in a survey conducted by ATLANTIC-ACM, a leading research consultancy serving the...

Qwest Delivers High-Speed Networking Service to Health Care Clinics in Central Washington

YAKIMA, Wash., Oct. 12, 2009 – Memorial Practice Management (MPM) has selected Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) to provide an advanced communications network solution to connect seven MPM-managed health care clinics in central...

Eureka, Montana Teacher Receives Surprise Grant From the Qwest Foundation

EUREKA, MONT. – Oct. 9, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, the Qwest Foundation is awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and innovative ways. The grants are part of the Qwest Teachers and...

Hamilton, Montana Teacher Receives Surprise Grant From Qwest Foundation

MISSOULA, MONT. – Oct. 8, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, the Qwest Foundation is awarding surprise grants to teachers who use technology in their classrooms in new and innovative ways. The grants are part of the Qwest Teachers...

Qwest Opens 16th Hosting Center in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Oct. 5, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced the opening of its 16th CyberCenter in Albuquerque. Qwest nationwide networks of hosting centers provide highly secure, reliable and scalable dedicated...