Covington, KY / Omaha, NE – February 2, 2026 - STEP, a leading nationwide IT services and hybrid network integrator, and HALO Networks, a premier wireless infrastructure and DAS/5G provider, today announced the formation of a Summit Alliance. This Alliance is built upon a strategic partnership that unifies their combined strengths to design and deliver complete end-to-end converged communications solutions for enterprises, commercial real estate, hospitality, healthcare, education, transportation, sports & entertainment, and other large venue environments.
The partnership brings together advanced experience and resources in networking, security, cloud, public and private cellular, along with IoT capabilities from the top technologies in the industry, packaged into a suite of solutions that can be delivered to customers as either full Network-as-a-Service or Managed Services offerings. This combination provides customers with a single touch point for full site assessments as well as complete delivery and ongoing support.
"The HALO Networks and STEP teams have a very common culture and experience that are incredibly complementary, bringing a significantly broader set of offerings to STEP clients”, said Todd Kelly, CTO of STEP. “This collaboration simplifies infrastructure decision making for customers and ensures they can grow and adapt as their connectivity needs evolve."
"For more than 15 years, HALO Networks has executed on cellular wireless solutions and today has over 100 million square feet under management”, said Tony Schaffer, HALO Networks President, “We redefined connectivity with HALO Network-as-a-Service when the industry needed a new economic funding model.”
HALO Networks is certified in the industry’s top tools and technology vendors and has a dedicated carrier coordination team delivering complete end-to-end service delivering to clients. STEP has more than 3000 clients under management, and its AI-powered, multi-vendor Navigator managed services platform can be utilized with the industry’s top wireless and networking technologies to streamline site operations and provide comprehensive network monitoring and observability.
"HALO Networks is well known as The Trusted Provider of wireless solutions,” said Todd Landry, CTO of HALO Networks. “Teaming with STEP is a natural fit, and together the Summit Alliance brings a full-stack anything wireless and networking solution, giving our clients a broader, smarter, future-ready converged multi-network approach.”
Highlights of what Clients can expect:
Comprehensive Converged Digital Infrastructure
Integrated private wireless, public cellular coverage, Wi-Fi, IoT, and wired and cloud infrastructure designed and delivered as a unified, performance-optimized system.
Deep Technical Expertise Across Leading Ecosystems
Combined engineering strength with technology partners that include Ericsson, Nokia, Celona, HPE, Extreme Networks, Palo Alto, Fortinet, JMA Wireless, Andrew, SOLiD, ADRF, all major U.S. mobile network operators, and others.
Flexible Funding Models
Clients can choose from an As-A-Service model and preserve capital, a flexible blended capital and operation expense model, or full capital purchase options that best fit their needs.
Advisory Planning & Guidance
Armed with deep knowledge of technology innovations and on the forefront of what is emerging, the Summit Alliance provides the best overall guidance to determine the right solutions for any business or venue manager.
Full Solution Deployment Execution
Leveraging program management, wireless design engineering, site assessment and construction, and network deployment and testing, our clients have a one-stop shop for guaranteed quality delivery.
Innovation Labs for Rapid Prototyping and Validation
Joint labs showcasing the integration of private cellular with traditional networking, NAC, and security, enabling customers to design and test emerging use cases.
About STEP
STEP is an award-winning IT services engineering firm headquartered in Covington, Kentucky. Since 2014, STEP has grown into a national provider of hybrid network, 5G, cloud, security, and AI powered managed IT solutions serving organizations across multiple industry segments.
About HALO Networks
HALO Networks is a national leader in wireless infrastructure with more than 15 years of experience and over 1,000 deployments across the United States. HALO specializes in neutral host wireless systems, DAS, LTE and 5G, CBRS, Wi Fi and IoT converged networks, along with full lifecycle services from design through ongoing maintenance.
Media Contacts
STEP
Katie Johnson, CMO
(513) 795 6000 Ext. 3117
kjohnson@stepcg.com
HALO Networks
Julianne Tremiti, VP Marketing
(585) 301 1021
Julianne.Tremiti@halonetworks.com
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