Check out some of our recent features in the news to see what we’ve been up to lately.
Check out some of our recent features in the news to see what we’ve been up to lately.
As President at Applied Connective, I am responsible for organizational direction and general oversight of all product/service areas.
I install surveillance, security, Internet, phone, and audio systems to fit our customers’ needs.
I’m part of the IT team at Applied Connective, so my days are spent setting up new PCs for customers; troubleshooting broken PCs, printers, etc., and installing new hardware.
My job is to do whatever Ed tells me to. Just kidding…sort of. I am part of the wireless group, performing scouts, customer installations, infrastructure installation, tower maintenance, and wireless troubleshooting.
I am a wireless technician for Applied Connective. This involves customer installations, infrastructure installation, tower maintenance, and wireless troubleshooting.
My duties as Voice Manager include the sales, service, and consultation of all things voice-related, along with the management of the voice department.
My role here centers primarily on creative content development. I do the advertising, design, copywriting, website management, and social media for Applied Connective, and I work with clients in a few other services (website design and cyber security awareness training). I also coordinate our philanthropy efforts.
As a Telecom/IT Technician, I work with traditional and hosted phone systems.
As an IT Systems Engineer, my job is to evaluate, monitor, and enhance IT infrastructure with an emphasis on availability, reliability, scalability, security, data confidentiality, and system integrity.
My role as a general technician at Applied Connective involves the installation of video surveillance, security, Internet, and phones, along with pathways and running cables just to name a few of our many duties.
I provide and coordinate technical services and support to infrastructure, access control, surveillance, and AVS clients.
I’m an IT Technician at Applied Connective, so my job is to provide support in the form of hardware installations and assist customers with their desktop, software, and hardware needs.
I am a level 1 tech here at Applied Connective, so I perform a variety of IT-related duties.
My role as a general technician at Applied Connective is primarily to work with the AVS crew to install and configure surveillance, security, Internet, and voice technologies.
My role as General Technician includes installation and troubleshooting of door access and camera security systems.
As a Level 1 IT Tech, I do some IT work for businesses, such as setting up computers on a domain.
Some of my duties as General Accountant include payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliation. I am happy that I am part of the Applied Connective Team.
I assist customers with IT-related problems by answering questions on the helpdesk and working with customers to resolve the problems they have. I also assist advanced technicians with tasks for experience and faster project completion.
My role as an AVS technician at Applied Connective is to work with the AVS team to install and configure surveillance, security, internet, and voice technologies.
My role here at Applied Connective is to provide support to our customers by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining hardware and software components to ensure the smooth and secure operation of computer network systems.
My role here at Applied Connective is to provide support to our customers by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining hardware and software components to ensure the smooth and secure operation of computer network systems.
My role as a general technician at Applied Connective is primarily to work with the AVS crew to install and configure surveillance, internet, security, and voice technologies.
As a level 1 IT Technician, I provide general desktop and printer support for clients. I ensure computer systems are running smoothly by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining hardware and software components.
Team Jack Radiothon Raises $100,000 and Counting for Childhood Brain Cancer Research
/in News /by Edmond KnottArticle & photo from: The Lexington Clipper-Herald Elwood, NE – The 8th Annual Team Jack Foundation Radiothon was held on Thursday, August 27. This was the second year in a row that the Radiothon was hosted by presenting sponsor, Jim & Sharri Baldonado family and The Home Agency, at their home office in Elwood, […]
Applied Connective helps companies transition from old phone systems that hindered remote worker performance
/in Online Only /by Edmond KnottLeading MTSP’s cloud voice solution maximizes communication and productivity of remote workers ALBION, NEBR — Aug 4, 2020 — Applied Connective Technologies announced today that the company is helping small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) transition from outdated phone systems that hindered remote worker performance to cloud voice. Many companies that went remote during the pandemic […]
It’s Music to the Ears for the Fullerton Football/Track Complex
/in Nance County Journal, News /by Edmond KnottBy Dr. Jeff Anderson Wednesday, July 18, 2020 (FULLERTON, NEBR) – If you have heard some great tunes coming from the Fullerton football/track complex in recent weeks, it has been a sampling and testing of the new sound system installed this summer. Due to a need to deal with a failing and outdated sound system […]
Applied Connective donates to Fullerton Food Pantry
/in Nance County Journal, News /by Edmond KnottOn Thursday, July 2nd, staff from local IT company Applied Connective Technologies (Albion, Columbus) non-perishable goods to the Fullerton Food Pantry. This marks the third year the company has worked with Terri Larsen to deliver a sizable donation. As part of their Philanthropy Program, which encourages employees to get involved in charitable causes in their […]
Applied Connective Technologies hosts open house
/in Albion News /by Edmond KnottJun 9, 2020, ALBION, NE – Many area residents visited the newly remodeled headquarters of Applied Connective Technologies during an open house last Friday, June 6. Applied Connective owner Ed Knott purchased the former Hometown Shopko building in June of 2019 and the building was remodeled. The company moved into the building in November 2019. […]
Ed Knott selected as part of TAG Technology Advisory Council
/in News /by Edmond KnottPUBLISHED BY TAG NATIONAL: Introducing TAG’s Technology Advisory Council (TAC) TAG is excited to introduce our Technology Advisory Council (TAC). We recently shared TAC on our team video conferencing calls and would like to send it out to those of you that may have missed this announcement. TAC’s Mission is to… Identify new technology trends […]
Applied Connective offers innovative data backup solutions to protect their customers’ critical information
/in Online Only /by Edmond KnottALBION, NEBR — April 12, 2020 — Applied Connective, an industry leader in unified communications, announced today that the company is offering innovative, off-site data backup solutions to protect their customers’ critical information. In an effort to enhance business continuity planning among the region’s small- to mid-sized companies, Applied Connective provides owners with the peace […]
Applied Connective’s new headquarters has ‘wow factor’
/in Albion News, News /by Edmond KnottAfter starting as a small company 15 years ago, Applied Connective Technologies reached another milestone recently by moving into a newly remodeled headquarters building in Albion.
Since late November, the company has been operating from the former Shopko at 2585 State Highway 14. The building was purchased last June, and remodeling started soon afterward.
One of the finishing touches, a new sign on the building front, was added just last week. An open house will likely be held in May of 2020.
Visitors to the new headquarters will find an industrial chic decor, featuring an open ceiling with exposed duct work, hanging lights, and a large open 9,000 square foot office area that emphasizes collaboration. Floors are a combination of polished concrete and industrial carpet tile.
Several of the executive offices feature roll-up windows. There is a large conference room near the front entry, and a commons area with kitchen for employees and clients.
First to catch the eye is the large entry area featuring the company’s three-dimensional metallic logo and etched glass side windows. The same decor is used throughout the office area.
The building’s rear (south) portion contains parking for 10 to 12 company vehicles, with racks for tools and equipment. Along the west side of the rear portion is a large storage area for inventory.
Applied Connective Technologies started in May of 2004 with Knott and Tom Krings as co-owners, serving the Boone County area primarily with IT and communications. Tom retired in 2015 and Ed took over sole ownership.
The company has grown gradually since then, and now has 24 total employees. This includes 20 in Albion and two in Columbus.
Ed said the company’s primary service area now extends to a 120-mile radius from Albion. They also serve customers as far west as Valentine, east into Iowa, and north into South Dakota.
Applied Connective currently has three main divisions. One is information technology (IT), which includes most anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software and the Internet. Another division is infrastructure and security, which includes security cameras and systems, cabling and wireless systems. A third division is telephone systems and related services.
The company has seen a large increase in demand for high-speed wireless Internet, which it also provides in the Albion and many other area communities.
Article published December 17, 2019, in Albion News Online.
Applied Connective staff donates to Boone County Health Center’s Look Good, Feel Better CancerCare program
/in Albion News, News /by Edmond KnottALBION, Nebraska (November 4, 2019) – Applied Connective staff got a jump start on the giving season this year with a donation to the Boone County Health Center’s CancerCare program. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Applied Connective held a company-wide fundraiser this October selling pink t-shirts depicting the breast cancer awareness message “proud […]
After Shopko’s end, what comes next? Cities around the state slowly finding out
/in Omaha World Herald /by Edmond KnottArticle by Omaha World Herald staff writer Jeffrey Robb After Shopkos shuttered around Nebraska, a few communities are seeing movement to replace the stores with another retail outlet. But one Omaha real estate executive says people shouldn’t expect retail stores to resurface in every former Shopko building. “Probably not, especially if they’re one user,” said […]
Thinking big: Parkway Plaza expanding business opportunities locally
/in Columbus Telegram /by Edmond KnottThe newly constructed building positioned along Lost Creek Parkway on the north edge of town sticks out. It’s big, luxurious, it might even look a little out of place in a rural Nebraska community. All of that is just fine with Renee Mueller, partial owner of the 13,000-square-foot Parkway Plaza complex and owner of the […]
Applied Connective Technologies to move into former Shopko Hometown building
/in Albion News /by Edmond KnottJuly 7, 2019 – Applied Connective Technologies, a local managed technology service provider headquartered in Albion, is celebrating its 15th year in business this month. The company is also making plans to move into a larger building — the former Shopko Hometown building at 2585 State Highway 14. Ed Knott, owner of Applied Connective Technologies, […]
Applied Connective celebrates 15 years in business as company continues to evolve
/in News /by Edmond KnottALBION, Nebr. – May 2019 – Applied Connective Technologies is celebrating their fifteenth year in business this month. Originally starting out as a two-man operation focused primarily on IT and communication solutions, Applied Connective has evolved tremendously in the decade and a half since their inception. Today, the 23-employee business operates as a full-service MTSP, […]
Nance County Journal “Getting to Know: Will Zoucha”
/in Nance County Journal, News /by Edmond KnottFULLERTON, Nebr., April 24th, 2019 — Will Zoucha, Voice Manager at Applied Connective Technologies Family: Megan (spouse), Aurora (4) and Miles (1) Hometown: Cedar Rapids, NE What do you enjoy most about your business? I enjoy knowing all the people that I’ve met over the last eight years. It is very rewarding to build a […]
Applied Connective provides remote performance management solutions to customers
/in News /by Edmond KnottALBION, NE – Apr. 9 – Applied Connective Technologies, a leading managed technology services provider, has begun providing its customers with remote performance management solutions. This technology offers a cost-effective remote monitoring and management capability to diagnose underlying network problems, assess network readiness and monitor application performance. This advancement is allowing businesses to capitalize on […]
Applied Connective’s Educates Customers on the Power of Microsoft Office 365
/in News /by Edmond KnottFullerton, NE – March 2019 – Applied Connective, a leader in unified communications, announced today that they have launched an awareness campaign to help their customers to leverage the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Office 365. Microsoft’s software is ubiquitous in the business world and this latest development will greatly impact the way business gets done […]
MSTP Helps SMBs Deploy Mobile Workforces to Increase Sales and Productivity
/in News /by Edmond KnottALBION, NE — February 2019 — Applied Connective Technologies, an industry leader in unified communications, helps their customers leverage technology to allow for a remote workforce in today’s mobile environment. According to a Cisco study, the growth of the mobile workforce has evolved from startups to enterprises, and 3 out of every 5 workers say […]
Applied Connective Educates Customers on Ransomware
/in News /by Edmond KnottLeader in unified communications helps businesses fight malware ALBION, NEBR. – January 2019 – Applied Connective Technologies, a leader in unified communications, announced today that they have launched a ransomware awareness campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to quickly educate business owners in understanding one of the latest threats now facing small- to mid-sized […]
Cloud Computing’s Silver Lining for Small to Mid-Sized Companies
/in News /by Edmond KnottApplied Connective Technologies Explains Fast-Approaching Technology ALBION, NEBR. – December 2018 – Gaining tremendous popularity among companies big and small, cloud computing is a data-processing infrastructure in which the software and the data are stored on remote servers. These servers are connected to the Internet rather than a PC or a company’s LAN. When one […]
Local MTSP’s Cyber Security Brings Peace of Mind to Business Owners and Their IT Networks
/in News /by Edmond KnottLocal MTSP’s Cyber Security Brings Peace of Mind to Business Owners and Their IT Networks Applied Connective Technologies educates customers on the evolution of malicious threats ALBION, NEBR. — Nov. 2018 — Applied Connective Technologies, a leading managed technology services provider, has launched an awareness campaign on recent advancements in cyber security. As […]
Applied Connective & Team Jack Make a Great Team
/in News /by Edmond KnottOCTOBER 2018 – Some partnerships are a match made in heaven, and that certainly seems to be the case with the long-standing and mutually rewarding partnership between Applied Connective Technologies and the Team Jack Foundation. Ed Knott and Andrew Hoffman were originally introduced in 2006 when Applied Connective Technologies became the managed technology service provider […]
Applied Connective receives Diamond Clear Choice Award
/in News /by Edmond KnottSeptember 2018 – SUNRISE, OR. – Applied Connective Technologies was one of only 30 select partners throughout the nation who were invited to attend an exclusive Clearfly event in the Pacific Northwest on September 14th, 2018. President Ed Knott and Voice Manager Will Zoucha, along with their wives, traveled to Sunriver, Oregon, for the event, where […]
Area Schools Aim to Deter Violence, Vandalism, Theft With Surveillance and Security Improvements
/in News /by Edmond KnottLocally owned MTSP delivers peace of mind, school safety with cutting-edge AVS products COLUMBUS, Nebr. – August 2018 – Applied Connective, a local managed technology service provider (MTSP), is well-known to area businesses for delivering expert IT, voice and infrastructure solutions, but as their cutting-edge access control and surveillance systems are becoming increasingly popular […]
Applied Holds Competition to Benefit Local Food Pantries
/in Updates /by Edmond KnottApplied Connective may specialize in powering your technology connections, but they know nothing can replace the power of human connections. As part of their new philanthropy initiative, Applied Connective launched a May food drive competition. In their own words: We knew we had wonderful people working here, but still, we were not prepared for the […]
Applied Connective is the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month
/in Columbus Telegram, News /by Edmond KnottApplied Connective was featured as the Member of the Month for the Catalyst (Issue 404, June 2018). Company materials are being displayed in the lobby at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce throughout the month of June. Read the full article on page two of the issue here or see the content below. Applied Connective […]