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  • Ciena Highlights Iris Networks Partnership Delivering Reliable Connectivity in Tennessee

    By 2040, Tennessee’s growing population is projected to reach approximately 8 million, according to the Tennessee State Data Center. Middle-mile broadband provider IRIS Networks is upgrading its network infrastructure to support and accelerate connectivity for this population surge. “With the pandemic, we saw a steady increase in bandwidth demands from our increasingly digital [Read More...]

  • IRIS Networks Announces Corporate Office Relocation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IRIS Networks Announces Corporate Office Relocation NASHVILLE, TN — May 1, 2025 — IRIS Networks, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure and services, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from downtown Nashville to Brentwood, Tennessee, effective June 1, 2025. This strategic move comes after more [Read More...]

  • IRIS Networks Launches DDoS Scrubbing Service for Internet Service Providers in Rural Markets

    Today, IRIS Networks is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new DDoS Scrubbing service, specifically designed for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in rural markets. This innovative solution aims to provide robust and reliable protection against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, ensuring uninterrupted internet connectivity for rural communities. [Read More...]

  • Aerial view of Nashville, showing the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge.

    IRIS Networks Provides a New 311-mile Fiber Route from Nashville to Atlanta

    IRIS NETWORKS, a middle-mile broadband provider with 25 years of experience serving underserved communities in the Southeast, completed a new 311-mile fiber route. The first build-out phase in IRIS's next-generation network using Cienna's 6500 hardware enables up to 400G to keep pace with business challenges and stay ahead of customer [Read More...]

  • Kris Schachtschneider in a white Hurley shirt, with a 'congratulations' banner for 20 years of service.

    Celebrating 20 Years!

    IRIS Networks USA would like to thank Kris Schachtschneider, Manager of Client Services, for his 20 years of service to the company by declaring September 2nd as Kris Schachtschneider Day! Thank you for all you have done for the company, Kris.

  • IRIS Networks Reveals Its Rebranding Endeavors

      Nashville, TN – August 22, 2022 IRIS NETWORKS REVEALS ITS REBRANDING ENDEAVORS IRIS NETWORKS, a middle-mile broadband provider for underserved communities in the Southeast, revealed its new brand to the entire staff this morning during its quarterly All-Hands meeting. The brand’s revitalization comes at a pivotal point in its history [Read More...]