Design Nine, Inc. - we build networks that perform

Financial PerformanceOur financial analyses consider build out costs, operational costs, staffing, maintenance, and operations, and project cash flow, revenue, and income revenue. We will identify funding strategies and assist with funding proposals.Market PerformanceWe help you identify the best providers for your organization, business, or community/neighborhood network and make sure you have the right services.Technology PerformanceWe will help you identify the appropriate technologies, including technologies like wireless mesh networks, community broadband fiber, and open open access business models.Project Management PerformanceWe get the network built right. We will manage the bid process for engineering, contractor, and equipment selection, provide oversight of design/build firms that are constructing the network, and make sure the system works properly when construction is complete.Operational PerformanceOnce built, the netwok has to deliver services reliably. We will make sure you have the right expertise to run the network.Economic Development PerformanceInvestments in basic broadband infrastructure should help attract and retain businesses and support job creation. Our networks are designed to enhance your economic development goals and objectives.

The Wired Road - The Wired Road is successfully implementing integrated fiber and wireless infrustructure in rural southwest Virginia.
Danville, Virginia - nDanville is the first municipally owned open access, open services network in the United States. The nDanville fiber network won the Intelligent Community Forum's Smart 21 award for 2010

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Design Nine was selected as a Broadband Properties top 100 company in 2008 and 2009.

Designed by Design Nine, the nDanville fiber network has won the Intelligent Community Forum's Smart 21 award for 2010.