Opex Technologies, a leading technology advisory firm helping businesses make smarter IT decisions, today announced it has been named AVANT’s Top Overall Trusted Advisor and the Top Trusted Advisor in Connectivity in the 2026 AVANT Summit Awards. The award was presented at AVANT's tenth annual Special Forces Summit, held Oct. 5–8, 2026, at the Omni Dallas Hotel.

Opex Technologies is pleased to welcome Krista Dugan to the team as Senior Project Manager. Based in Rolesville, North Carolina, Krista brings nearly 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, with an extensive background in project management and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.

Opex Technologies is pleased to welcome Brian Day to the team as Senior Trusted Advisor. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Brian brings nearly 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and contact center space, along with a strong network of client, partner, and provider relationships built throughout his career.

Opex Technologies, a leading technology advisor and solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Terry Phelps as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Phelps will oversee operational strategy, drive organizational growth, and ensure continued client success.

Raleigh, N.C., June 11, 2026 - Opex Technologies today announced the appointment of Shane McNamara as President. McNamara joins Opex Technologies following decades of leadership experience across the technology services, channel, engineering, operations and vendor ecosystems.

Opex Technologies announced a strategic acquisition of Intellys Corporation, a Dallas-based technology advisory firm specializing in multi-vendor support, carrier solutions, and managed IT services. The transaction marks a significant step toward building a national scaled, platform serving enterprise clients across all verticals.

Opex Technologies is proud to welcome Tim Schilling as a new Technology Advisor, bringing more than 20 years of experience in technology, sales, business leadership, and enterprise advisory services.

We’re excited to share that Shaune Hatley, Field CTO at Opex Technologies, has been named a 2026 Channel Partners Technology Advisor Thought Leader. Shaune was recognized at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo on April 15—an honor that highlights individuals across the country who are helping shape the future of the technology advisory space.

Opex Technologies is pleased to announce that Ken Nowell has joined the company as Director of AI and Data Enablement, where he will lead the company’s enterprise systems strategy and drive the adoption of artificial intelligence across the organization.

CBTS proudly announces Opex Technologies as the National Channel Partner of the Year in its 2025 Channel Partner Awards, recognizing the company’s exceptional performance and strategic impact throughout the year.

Opex Technologies is proud to welcome Lauren Kirtser to the team as our newest Technology Advisor bringing with her a powerful mix of technical expertise, channel knowledge, and proven sales success from one of the world’s leading technology companies. With a strong foundation built at Cisco, Lauren’s career began with two years in the Cisco internship program (2019–2020), followed by her acceptance into the highly selective Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP) in 2021. This

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