BEK Communications Honored with State Awards for Technological Excellence and Community Engagement

Photo Credit: Bulawa Accepts Awards

STEELE, N.D., October 18, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - BEK Communications Cooperative has been awarded the "2023 Premier Technology Business Award" by the Technology Council of North Dakota, also known as TechND. The award was presented on October 4, 2023, during the 6th annual Cybercon conference held at Bismarck State College. John Nagel, BEK’s Chief Security Officer and President of Cybernet Security, was also conferred the Chairman’s Award for Excellence by CyberCon.

The Premier Technology Business Award honors BEK for its continued excellence in performance, innovation, and community involvement. "Despite all the changes through the years, one thing remains constant: Our commitment to connecting communities," says Derrick Bulawa, CEO of BEK Communications Cooperative. BEK's diversified services range from state-of-the-art fiber broadband to cybersecurity and business surveillance, among other offerings, demonstrating its evolution to meet changing needs over seven decades.

Terry Effertz, Executive Director of TechND, remarked, "BEK Communications has transformed from a rural telecommunications pioneer into a contemporary broadcasting and digital technology innovator." On the security front, John Nagel has been particularly noted for his efforts in enhancing physical and cyber safeguards for the region and in driving cybersecurity education at various academic levels. “These awards are a reminder of the responsibilities we hold, the communities we serve, and the endless possibilities that await when business, technology and community needs come together,” says Bulawa.

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Source: BEK Communications via Newswire