Heath Druzen - Special to Business Insider

Just nine of Syringa Networks’ 23 employees in 2008 are still there, but there are 66 new ones.
Greg Lowe took over as president and CEO of Syringa Networks three years ago, determined to change the culture of a company that was short on name recognition and marketing savvy.

Syringa, owned by 12 rural telecom companies, is a Boise company that serves its member companies with fiber-optic connections and sells business-to-business wide-area networks to customers across southern Idaho, the Wasatch Front in Utah, and Washington state.

POCATELLO, Idaho -- On Thursday night, the Pocatello City Council approved a right of way application from Syringa Networks to put a 4-inch fiber optic conduit on the Gould Street Bridge, over the railroad tracks.

It is good news for a city that has been ranked as having the slowest Internet in the country. The 4-inch cable will be just a part of a giant fiber optic ring that Syringa Networks is building throughout the Gate City.

Idaho Business Review, Brad Iverson-Long – A squirrel ripped into a fiber optic cable, disrupting service to the Idaho Transportation Department when many people wanted to process drivers liences and titles and registration forms. The squirrel could have picked a better day for a post-holiday chewfest.

It was Jan. 3, one of the busiest days of the year for the Idaho Transportation Department. The first business day of a calendar year is when many drivers renew their licenses or file new vehicle registrations and titles.

Idaho Business Review, Mark Wilcox - Since 2008 when many companies began cutting back, Syringa Networks has doubled its revenue stream. “And that is all organic growth,” said President and CEO Greg Lowe, meaning the company has doubled revenue without mergers or acquisitions. “Not bad. When you look at the economic horizon, it is a pretty reasonable accomplishment.”

TIMES-NEWS, HOLLISTER, IDAHO -  From their tiny town midway between Twin Falls and Jackpot, Nev., teens Slade and Jade Gonzalez clutched multi-buttoned game controllers Thursday, exchanging gunfire with their online counterparts in the Rocky Top state of Tennessee.

Norcross, Georgia, USA and Martinsried/Munich, Germany. — ADVA Optical Networking announced today that Syringa Networks, an Idaho-based regional provider of high-speed fiber optic services, has selected the ADVA FSP 3000 to provide connectivity throughout its Idaho footprint. Spanning more than 2,500 miles of fiber, Syringa Networks provides high-speed broadband access to southern Idaho and northern Utah businesses.

West Valley City, Utah – Syringa Networks, a regional provider of high-speed fiber optic services, has signed a dark fiber deal with C7 Data Centers in Utah. C7 is a privately held Utah company with independent colocation data centers in Salt Lake City, Bluffdale, and Lindon.

IDAHO STATESMAN - Statesman Staff

Boise, Idaho - New tenants at the Boise Research Center off Chinden Boulevard and Cloverdale Road, west of Hewlett-Packard, helped push down the Treasure Valley's commercial-property vacancy rate in October, according to Thornton Keller Oliver’s latest Market Review.

Boise, Idaho –The 4th Annual Wine, Dine, and Fine Fashion Show held Friday, Nov. 4, raised much-needed funds for the Meridian Valley Humane Society (MVHS). Donations totaled $17,000, with a notable contribution of $5,000 coming from Syringa Networks.

Boise, Idaho – Syringa Networks, a regional provider of custom network solutions for businesses, has named Larry Price to its executive team as Vice President - Sales & Marketing. He brings more than 20 years of sales management experience, most recently as Vice President of National Accounts, OEM, Channel, and Services with TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco Electronics). In his new role, Price will be responsible for supporting the company’s aggressive infrastructure expansion in Idaho and Utah.

Syringa Networks Connects Rural Communities - Newcomer to the IP75 talks "expansion"
By Dusty Parnell

Less than 10 years old, Syringa Networks is one of only two newcomers to the Top 75 list this year. Checking in at No. 69, this technology company is one of the few to use the word "expansion" in today's economy. This is a company to watch.

West Valley City, Utah – Syringa Networks, a regional provider of high-speed fiber optic services, continues its network expansion efforts in Utah. By reinvesting and expanding its infrastructure, the company is creating opportunities for Utah businesses to improve their network services and capacity.

Transitioning Your Networks To Meet Tomorrow's Needs

Wednesday, November 9 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

At the Best Western Plus, Vista Inn Conference Center, Boise ID

Join us to gain insight and perspectives from industry experts on technological trends affecting telecommunications. Open to all Operations Managers, Network Engineers, & Technicians, and Telecom IT Professionals. Topics include: Cloud Computing, IPv6 Migration, Ethernet Standards, Ethernet Service Monitoring, and Ethernet Protection.

For more information, or to register for this event please visit the event web page. Or call Jennifer, (208) 229-6181. This event is free, however, space is limited. You must register to attend. Register here. 

Idaho-based Syringa Networks today announced an expansion project that will bring high-speed fiber optic network services to five more Idaho communities. The expansion route will include the communities of Bliss, Gooding, Shoshone, Dietrich, and Wendell, Idaho. The multi-million dollar project has been awarded and construction has begun, with completion planned for summer 2012.

Syringa Networks, a regional provider of high-speed fiber optic telecommunications services, recently completed a new Central Office (CO) and co-location space in Pocatello and is finishing connections to the new facility with fiber optic service from its existing 400 Gigabit (Gb) backbone network.
 

The  Community  Library  in  Ketchum,  Idaho,  is  proud  to  announce  the culmination  of  its  Bandwidth  for  the  Future  Project.  Thanks  to the efforts  of   its  staff,  board,  and  the  generosity  of  its  donors, the  Library  will  now  offer   the  community  a  fiber-­optic  Internet connection.

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation announced that Bill Coale has been elected to serve a 3-year term on its Board of Directors.

Transitioning Your Network To Meet Tomorrow's Needs

Wednesday, May 25 from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
at the Shilo Inn Convention Center, Idaho Falls.

Join us to gain insight and perspectives from industry experts on technological trends affecting telecommunications. Open to all Operations Managers, Network Engineers, & Technicians, and Telecom IT Professionals. Topics include: Cloud Computing, IPv6 Migration, Ethernet Standards, Ethernet Service Monitoring, and Ethernet Protection.

For more information, or to register for this event please visit the event web page. Or call Jennifer, (208) 229-6181.
This event is free, however, space is limited. You must register to attend. Register here.

Renee Magee says if you're willing to excuse its cold winters, Idaho Falls is an ideal place to live and work. As the Director of Building and Planning in Idaho Falls, as well as the executive director of the city's urban renewal agency, Magee believes 2011 and 2012 are shaping up to be promising years for downtown redevelopment.

BOISE, Idaho, March 3, 2011 –Syringa Networks CEO Greg Lowe announced that Computers for Kids (CFK) will be the company’s community outreach beneficiary in 2011. 

Connecting for cause

The 2011 Syringa Networks Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Computers For Kids, Inc. will be held at Boise Ranch Golf Course on June 20, 2011. 

Boise, Idaho, Feb. 24, 2011 – Syringa Networks, provider of high-speed fiber optic telecommunications services in the Idaho-Utah region, announced today the launch of their Utah market. In early 2010 the company announced the expansion of their network into northern Utah, and today’s announcement is a continuation of that commitment.

Join 670 KBOI and NNU for the 2011 Business Breakfast Series...

Turning Marketing Dollars Into Relationships

How one company shortens sales cycles through relationships

Speaker: Scott Dike, Marketing Manager for Syringa Networks
Location: The Boise Hotel and Conference Center on Vista (formerly the Holiday Inn, Vista)

Syringa Networks is a proud sponsor of BSU Athletics.

Join us on game day at our corporate tailgating tent.

Tailgate starts at 4:00pm - Kickoff at 6:00pm

Tough economic times in the Treasure Valley are producing an intriguing by-product in the leasing of commercial buildings: free rent.
 

BusinessWire · Thursday, Jul. 8, 2010

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, announced today that Syringa Networks, Idaho’s leading fiber optic network provider, has joined the Fujitsu Strategic Authorized Reseller (STAR) program.

Boise Metro Chamber honors Zeppole Baking Co., Syringa Networks and Clearview Cleaning Services with Small Business of the Year Award for 2010

BOISE, ID – (June 8, 2010) – Zeppole Baking Co., Syringa Networks and Clearview Cleaning Services will be honored as this year’s Small Business of the Year Award winners. The award presentation will take place at the Boise Metro Chamber’s Small Business Celebration Day Luncheon event from noon – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Boise Centre.

Join us!

The 2010 Syringa Networks Business and Technology Symposium is a great opportunity to hear from local industry leaders addressing the challenges of today and tomorrow. This unique forum is designed for CFOs, business owners, IT executives, and technology innovators.

A good time and a GREAT cause

The 2010 Syringa Networks Charity Golf Tournament benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

BOISE, Idaho, April 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syringa Networks, provider of high-speed fiber optic telecommunications services, today announced that they are hosting a charity golf tournament on June 21st at the Boise Ranch Golf Course in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

BOISE, ID – January 26, 2010

—The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is honored to announce that Greg Lowe, CEO of Syringa Networks in Boise has agreed to be this year’s Light The Night walk leader by serving as our Corporate Walk Chair. In this role Mr. Lowe will serve as the driving force to bring awareness to the cause and to enhance local corporate participation in the Walk. Idaho businesses can become involved in this year’s walk by forming walk teams, selling paper balloons at retail locations and/or committing to corporate sponsorship.

BOISE, ID, January 19th, 2010 — Syringa Networks, provider of high-speed fiber optic telecommunications services, today announced the expansion of their high-speed fiber optic network into the Wasatch Front region of Northern Utah. This network expansion more than doubles the total addressable market for Syringa Networks.

Company awarded part of the IEN contract says its bid was better in the first place, and it's being shut out of the project.

By Sharon Fisher, 12-16-09

Syringa Networks, which almost a year ago was awarded a portion of the contract for developing the statewide broadband Idaho Education Network, has filed suit against the state of Idaho and Director of Administration Mike Gwartney, among others, claiming not only that its superior bid was rejected but that it is being shut out even of the portion of the contract it was awarded—including other contracts it had separately with other parts of Idaho state government.

Syringa Networks, provider of high-speed fiber optic telecommunication services will sponsor the upcoming “Turkey Ticket Tackle” for The Idaho Foodbank.

Syringa Networks, provider of high-speed fiber optic telecommunications services, today announced a partnership with Wyoming based unicomconnect™ to deliver a communication interoperability system throughout a majority of Idaho and Utah.

Syringa Networks, provider of high-speed fiber optic telecommunications services, today announced a market-focused initiative for Eastern Idaho and the appointment of a new Regional Account Executive.

Syringa Networks, provider of high-speed fiber optic telecommunications services, today announced the addition of a new business unit focused on the sales of network infrastructure equipment and the appointment of a new Vice President to oversee the business unit.

Syringa Networks sees the light—Upgrades optical ring to meet growing wireless backhaul and wholesale need.

PRESS RELEASE

Telecom provider upgrades its eastern ring built on the FSP 3000 platform, enables enhanced services for clients in southern Idaho

County-owned land will be deeded to ARCH Community Housing Trust under deal

The wheels have been set in motion on a unique affordable housing project in Hailey that will soon provide two homes for Blaine County employees.

Sven Berg / sberg@postregister.com - Justin Potter, foreman for Kuenzi Communications, feeds fiber-optic ducts into a hole on Capital Avenue in Idaho Falls. Kuenzi was hired to extend ducts from a fiber-optics hub near the corner of Lincoln Road and 55th Street to Syringa Networks' new central office, under renovation on Park Avenue.

Syringa Networks LLC is proud to support the 2009 Winter Games in Idaho. The 2009 Winter Games is the Special Olympics winter games for 2009. Less than 2 years ago Idahoans decided that they could host these games after hearing that the games had lost their previous choice of a location.