KGP Telecommunications

Name

KGP Telecommunications

Legal name

KGP Telecommunications, Inc.

Website

https://kgptel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Supply Chain and Network Services

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (42343)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecommunications & Network Equipment (TLAIALAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service Function Chaining (SFC) (HDAFANAH), Inventory & Service-Level Analytics (Multi-Echelon) (TLAEAKAG)

Keywords

• Telecommunications supply chain
• Network deployment services
• Telecom equipment distribution
• Logistics integration
• Cloud network solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Faribault

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Sales: Sale of telecommunications equipment and supplies sourced from 1,500+ manufacturers. Products include active and passive components, central office equipment, customer premises equipment, outside plant materials, tower components, wireless antenna systems, fiber optic solutions, and wire and cable. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with net-30 payment terms.
2. Supply Chain and Logistics Services: Inventory management, distribution, warehousing, transportation management, and third-party logistics (3PL) services. Revenue is generated through service fees, typically embedded in product pricing or charged as separate logistics fees.
3. Engineer, Furnish and Install (EF&I): Engineering design, equipment furnishing, and installation services for network deployment including outside plant, inside plant, wireless, and data center deployments. Professional services revenue model.
4. Cloud and Software Services: Software development, lifecycle management, system integration, NFV infrastructure, SDN, cyber security and data analytics services delivered through the Solution Innovation Center. Revenue is generated through software development lifecycle as a service, PoCaaS, and managed services.
5. Integrated Solutions: Combines national logistics infrastructure with deployment team for network deployment and product integration services designed to reduce costs and minimize redundancies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KGPCo is a telecommunications supply chain and network transformation solutions provider that distributes 140,000 products from 1,500 manufacturers to carriers, utilities, contractors and OEMs, while delivering supply chain management, third-party logistics, and Engineer Furnish and Install (EF&I) network deployment services. The company complements these offerings with cloud/SDN/NFV solutions, whitebox integration, and software development delivered through its Solution Innovation Center (SIC) in Irving, Texas.

Product overview

KGP Telecommunications (KGPCo) is a telecommunications supply chain and network transformation solutions provider that combines comprehensive technical services with a national logistics network and technology partnerships. The company operates a platform-plus-services model centered on supply chain and distribution services, augmented by BlueStream Professional Services for network deployment and integration. The product portfolio spans active and passive components, central office equipment, customer premises equipment, digital home devices, fiber-to-the-X solutions, outside plant products, tower components, and wireless antenna systems. Cloud solutions including SDN/NFV and the Solution Innovation Center represent next-generation offerings, while PREMIER serves as an owned product sub-brand. Key acquisitions include BlueStream Professional Services (2012), TriNet Communications (2012), EMBARQ Logistics (2009), and ATS (2018) for software/cloud capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PREMIER: A product brand under KGPCo offering residential wiring products, pest control solutions, and telecommunications equipment
• BlueStream Professional Services
• Solution Innovation Center (SIC)

Products and services

• Supply Chain & Distribution Comprehensive supply chain management, third-party logistics (3PL), inventory management, and distribution services operated through a national network of 5 distribution centers serving telecom service providers.
• BlueStream Professional Services (EF&I Network Deployment) Engineer, Furnish and Install (EF&I) services plus Assembly, Wire, Test, Install (AWTI) and integration for wireless, outside plant, inside plant, and data center communications networks; acquired as BlueStream Professional Services in 2012 and integrated into KGPCo.

Quantifiable outcome

• Greater than 95% accuracy on service levels through leading-edge technology in distribution centers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Hutton Communications of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2018KGPCo announced acquisition of assets of Hutton Communications of Canada in June 2018. This acquisition enhances KGPCo's footprint, reach, and capabilities by adding one of Canada's leaders in wireless infrastructure to its existing operations. This builds on KGPCo's established Canada operations accessible via kgpco.com/canada.
• ATS (formerly part of TTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2018KGPCo made a strategic investment in ATS, bringing ATS into the KGPCo family. ATS contributes expertise in Open Source Software around Virtual Infrastructure Management, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Cyber Security, and Data Analytics. ATS holds the distinction of being one of a select group of companies worldwide to have contributed code to major Open Source SDN projects used by Tier 1 Service Providers. The partnership complements KGPCo's Solution Innovation Center (SIC) and enables KGPCo's participation in software development for Open Source projects. Moving forward, KGPCo and ATS will deliver advanced integrated offerings including white box aggregation, compute, storage and cloud platforms, infrastructure, software development, verification testing and support of NFV infrastructure.
• AFL Network Services - EF&I BusinesskeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2015KGPCo (through BlueStream Professional Services) acquired assets of AFL Network Services, Inc.'s EF&I (Engineer, Furnish and Install) Business Operations in August 2015, expanding its field services and network deployment capabilities.
• Intel Network BuilderscoreTechnology or IntegrationKGPCo is a Solution Partner in the Intel Network Builders Winners' Circle Awards program. KGPCo and its subsidiary PREMIER have developed an Intel Select Solution for universal CPE (uCPE) launch plans, announced in May 2018. KGPCo participates in Intel's ecosystem for network solutions, demonstrating next-generation communication-cloud technologies including OpenStack, Kubernetes, and major SDN platforms.
• BlueStream Professional Services, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKGPCo acquired BlueStream Professional Services, LLC in 2012 as a strategic move to add professional services capabilities to its portfolio. BlueStream provides Engineer, Furnish and Install (EF&I) services and integrated solutions for the communications industry. In May 2017, KGP Logistics and BlueStream combined forces to become KGPCo, uniting supply chain expertise with professional services under one brand.
• TriNet CommunicationskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKGPCo acquired TriNet Communications in 2012, expanding its presence and expertise in the broadband cable market. TriNet provided a team of professionals experienced in supporting the cable market, which complements KGPCo's existing telecommunications capabilities.
• EMBARQ LogisticskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKGPCo acquired EMBARQ Logistics in 2009, adding logistics and supply chain capabilities to its portfolio and expanding its customer base within the telecommunications industry.
• TE Professional ServiceskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKGPCo (through BlueStream Professional Services) acquired TE Professional Services in April 2012, expanding its professional services capabilities in engineering and technical services for the communications industry.
• AdtrankeyTechnology or IntegrationLong-term strategic manufacturer partner of KGPCo, supplying telecommunications equipment including network electronics and CPE solutions.
• CommScope / AndrewkeyTechnology or IntegrationLong-term strategic manufacturer partner supplying wireless antenna systems, tower components, and network infrastructure products.
• CorningkeyTechnology or IntegrationLong-term strategic manufacturer partner supplying fiber optic solutions including Fiber to the Home (FTTH) products and outside plant fiber infrastructure.
• PREMIERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKGPCo's subsidiary PREMIER brand offers a proprietary product line including residential wiring products, cable accessories, and pest control products. PREMIER announced an Intel Select Solution for uCPE in May 2018. Website: dependonpremier.com.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Graybar: Large US electrical, communications, and data networking distributor serving telecom carriers, utilities, and contractors with a national branch network — closely comparable to KGPCo's distribution and supply chain model.
• Wesco International (including Anixter): Global distributor and supply chain solutions provider for network infrastructure, including legacy Anixter communications business — directly comparable in carrier, broadband, and enterprise telecom distribution.
• Black Box Corporation: Provider of communications and IT infrastructure solutions, including network integration and managed services — comparable to KGPCo's EF&I and integration center capabilities.
• Hutton Communications: Distributor of wireless infrastructure products including towers, DAS, and small cell — overlaps directly with KGPCo's Carrier Wireless segment, and parts of Hutton (Canada) were acquired by KGPCo in 2018.
• Winncom Technologies: Value-added distributor of wireless, networking, and broadband infrastructure solutions serving carriers and service providers — comparable in product portfolio and carrier customer focus.
• Power & Telephone Supply: Independent US distributor of products and supply chain services to the communications industry, including wireless, OSP, and broadband — similar business model and customer base to KGPCo.

Broad incumbents

• ADTRAN: Long-term KGPCo manufacturer partner supplying broadband and networking equipment for carriers and enterprises — comparable as a vendor in KGPCo's wireline/broadband ecosystem.
• CommScope: Major telecom network infrastructure manufacturer (cabling, wireless, fiber, DAS) that is also a key KGPCo supplier — comparable as a strategic vendor/partner with overlapping wireless and broadband categories.
• TeleCommunication Systems (TCS / Comtech): Provider of secure communications and network solutions to carriers, government, and enterprise — overlaps with KGPCo's network services and integration offerings.

Others

• Netcracker Technology: Provider of OSS/BSS and SDN/NFV orchestration solutions for Tier-1 service providers — adjacent to KGPCo's SDN/NFV and ATS-enabled communications-cloud practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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