GCI Inc

Name

GCI Inc

Legal name

Select Communications

Website

https://gciconferencing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Consulting Services

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Collaboration & Unified Communications Management (UCaaS/VoIP) (BPAEABAK)

Keywords

• Technology consulting services
• Telecom advisory services
• Cloud communications consulting
• Cybersecurity consulting
• IT procurement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Technology Consulting Services: The company provides technology consulting services including technology assessment, vendor selection, procurement, implementation support, and ongoing management. Services are offered at no cost to clients, with the company earning commissions or fees from technology providers in their network rather than charging clients directly. The model emphasizes cost savings for clients (43% average cost savings reported) while generating revenue through provider relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Select Communications (GCI Inc) is a vendor-agnostic technology consulting firm that helps businesses source, select, and implement technology solutions across voice (UCaaS, CCaaS, Microsoft Teams, Mobility & TEM), data and connectivity (Internet, SD-WAN, Data Centers & Colocation), cybersecurity and IT, and AI. The firm matches clients with optimal solutions from a network of 400+ technology providers, providing advisory, procurement, and implementation support free of charge to clients, with revenue earned through provider commissions.

Product overview

Select Communications (GCI Inc) is a technology consulting firm that operates a platform-plus-advisory services model, offering expertise across voice communications, data & connectivity, cybersecurity & IT, and AI. The core service portfolio includes UCaaS, CCaaS, Microsoft Teams Calling, Mobility & TEM, Internet Services, SD-WAN, Data Centers & Colocation, Cybersecurity Solutions, Managed IT Services, Backup & Recovery (BaaS/DRaaS), POTS Lines Replacement, and AI Solutions. The company acts as an intermediary, helping businesses source, select, and implement technology from a network of 400+ provider partners, offering vendor-agnostic recommendations and end-to-end implementation support. Services are provided at no cost to clients, with revenue derived from provider partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) Sourcing Advisory and procurement services for cloud-based unified communications platforms (voice, video, messaging, collaboration) sourced from the firm's 400+ provider network for businesses seeking to consolidate communication tools.
• CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) Sourcing Advisory, planning, implementation, and management services for cloud-based contact center solutions enabling businesses to manage customer interactions across voice, email, chat, and social media channels.
• Microsoft Teams Calling Consulting Consulting and procurement services for Microsoft Teams voice solutions, enabling organizations to use Teams as a fully functional phone system with call routing, voicemail, and conferencing capabilities.
• Mobility & TEM (Telecom Expense Management) Consulting Vendor-agnostic advisory and procurement services to help businesses control mobility costs and simplify telecom management, including carrier contract negotiations and wireless expense management.
• Internet Services Sourcing Sourcing and advisory services for tailored internet solutions including dedicated internet, broadband, fiber, and wireless options to meet business connectivity needs.
• SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Networking) Consulting Sourcing and advisory services for SD-WAN solutions that use intelligent software to direct traffic across multiple connections for optimized performance and reduced costs, especially for multi-location businesses.
• Data Centers & Colocation Consulting Sourcing and advisory services for data center and colocation infrastructure with private suites, cabinets, and layered security for business-critical operations.
• Cybersecurity Solutions Consulting Advisory and procurement services for cybersecurity solutions including endpoint protection, firewalls, threat detection, compliance tools, DDoS protection, zero trust security, incident response, and penetration testing.
• Managed IT Services Matching Vendor matching service to help businesses find managed IT providers for cloud management, desktop support, network management, backup solutions, staff augmentation, and help desk support.
• Backup & Recovery (BaaS/DRaaS) Consulting Advisory and procurement services for Backup as a Service and Disaster Recovery as a Service solutions providing fully managed, automated backups and reliable recovery plans for business data protection.
• POTS Lines Replacement Consulting Transition advisory services to help businesses migrate from outdated copper-based POTS lines to modern VoIP, wireless LTE/5G, or hybrid solutions with cloud-based management.
• AI Solutions Consulting Advisory and procurement services for AI implementation including workflow automation, intelligent chatbots and virtual assistants, advanced analytics, predictive analytics, and AI-driven threat detection for practical, scalable business solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% average cost savings for clients utilizing technology sourcing services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 400+ Technology ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationSelect Communications maintains relationships with over 400 technology providers spanning voice, data, cybersecurity, and AI solution categories. This extensive network enables the company to offer vendor-agnostic recommendations tailored to client needs. Key technology categories include UCaaS providers (8x8, Cisco, Net2phone, RingCentral, Zoom), CCaaS platforms (Five9, Genesys, Talkdesk), SD-WAN solutions (Aryaka, Cato Networks, Bigleaf), cybersecurity vendors (Xcitium, eSentire, SilverSky), and numerous others across internet, mobility, managed IT, backup & recovery, and data center services.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationZoom is featured as a trusted UCaaS provider within Select Communications' network, offering cloud phone and collaboration solutions to businesses sourced through the company's consulting services.
• Microsoft (Teams Calling)coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Teams is a key partner for UCaaS and Teams Calling solutions. Select Communications specializes in helping businesses implement and optimize Microsoft Teams for enterprise communication and collaboration needs.
• RingCentralcoreTechnology or IntegrationRingCentral is listed as a trusted UCaaS provider partner, offering cloud communication solutions that Select Communications recommends to clients based on their specific business requirements.
• GenesyscoreTechnology or IntegrationGenesys is featured as a trusted CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) provider partner, offering customer experience and contact center solutions recommended by Select Communications.
• Five9coreTechnology or IntegrationFive9 is listed as a trusted CCaaS provider partner, offering cloud contact center solutions that Select Communications sources for clients seeking customer experience improvements.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco is featured as a trusted UCaaS provider partner within Select Communications' network, offering enterprise communication and collaboration solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• CoreDial (now part of net2phone): Cloud communications provider offering UCaaS and CCaaS solutions, with channels that overlap with Select Communications' provider network. Comparable in the UCaaS/voice space but operates as a vendor rather than agent.

Direct peers

• AppSmart: Technology advisor platform helping businesses compare and purchase UCaaS, CCaaS, internet, and cloud solutions. Comparable in the SMB-focused technology brokerage and advisory space.
• TBI (Technology Brokerage Inc.): Master agent offering voice, data, cloud, and managed services through a partner network. Operates with the same vendor-agnostic advisory approach and commission-based revenue model as Select Communications.
• CarrierSales: Telecom and technology broker specializing in UCaaS, contact center, SD-WAN, and connectivity solutions for SMB and mid-market customers. Closely aligned business model and target customer profile.
• Sandler Partners: Master agency and technology distributor that partners with providers across UCaaS, CCaaS, SD-WAN, and cybersecurity. Similar revenue model of earning commissions on client placements with provider partners.
• Avant Communications: Leading technology services distributor specializing in UCaaS, CCaaS, SD-WAN, security, and cloud solutions through a network of partners. Directly comparable agent/broker model with similar SMB and mid-market focus.
• Telarus: The largest US master agent / technology services distributor, connecting businesses with UCaaS, CCaaS, SD-WAN, cybersecurity, and AI providers. Most direct comparison to Select Communications given the vendor-agnostic advisory model and commission-based revenue.
• Intelisys (a ScanSource company): Major technology services distributor owned by ScanSource, offering sales partner support for cloud, UCaaS, CCaaS, and security solutions. Highly comparable business model and provider network to Select Communications.
• Bridgepointe Technologies: Technology advisory firm that sources, vets, and manages technology solutions for businesses across voice, data, cloud, and security. Closely comparable vendor-agnostic consulting model and provider-driven revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Jenne Inc. Value-added distributor of UCaaS, CCaaS, networking, and security solutions serving resellers and agents. Broader portfolio and distribution scale than Select Communications, but overlapping vendor partnerships and SMB/mid-market reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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