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Access to technology is more important than ever for construction companies like Journey Group, which is why they have chosen SDN Communications to supply fiber internet to their construction sites.

“I’ve been blessed my whole life in that I’ve always had a good manager to work for. At SDN it’s the same — and probably what kept me here. I try every day to be a good manager.”

SDN Communications' Jon Clayborne is featured in this week's SiouxFalls.Business profile.

A new group of interns are starting at SDN Communicaitons this summer. For past interns, the program has resulted in full-time jobs at the company.

Melissa Dellman spent six years as a teacher in the Tea Area School District. Now she’s a network account executive for SDN Communications.

Fay Jandreau was drawn to the telecommunications industry because of the technology. But when he's not working for Venture Communications as the new CEO, you might find him at the rodeo.

Cybercrimes continue to plague businesses large and small as criminals get even more creative about the way they target their victims. In 2021 in the United States, cybercrimes cost the country nearly $7 billion. To discuss this continuing issue

SDN Communications and its member companies have received a portion of $32.5 million in broadband funding ConnectSD grants from the state of South Dakota.

The City of Rapid City recently signed on as a customer of SDN Communications, and the company is expanding its fiber lines along highways throughout the area.

SDN Communications knows work isn't just work — that's why the Great Ideas Group was formed. Its purpose is to develop and plan employee events that connect coworkers and make work fun.

When supply chain issues threatened to delay a project for a company he was working with, SDN Communications Senior Account Executive Jon Clayborne dug deep and found a temporary fix.

Telling stories and educating about why cybersecurity is important helps create ownership within the organization.

At SDN Communications, emergencies are carefully planned for, thanks to the company’s Security Committee and its virtual Chief Information Security Officer.

The first SDN Scholar recipient is a student in the field of cyber security at Dakota State University.

Spam is no longer an annoyance native to only emails. Following the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercriminals ramped up their SMS spam efforts and targeted vulnerable individuals on their mobile devices.

Putting contests, incentives and sweet treats - SDN Communications' internal United Way Committee organizes the company’s campaign. They set goals, plan fun events throughout the week and create incentives to give such as paid time off, primo parking spots and Heart Club swag.

Hope Vande Kop has been with SDN Communications for more than 20 years but she’s far from doing the same thing every day. She enjoys opportunities to learn new things and gain new skills. And she gets that at SDN.

In an ever changing and adapting world, quick response (QR) codes are being utilized as a dependable form of making payments, signing up for events, checking restaurant menus and more.

When Randy Houdek retired as CEO and general manager of Venture Communications Cooperative at the end of November - after 33 years with the company - the state lost a respected leader with deep influence in the telecommunications industry.

Password security is one of the all-time battles on the subject of cybersecurity. No matter the evidence to back up why passwords like, “Password” are dangerous to use, they still find their way into the most commonly used passwords lists.