Founded in 2003 through Converged Communication Systems (CCS), Stratosphere Networks emerged from the vision of co-founders Steve Melchiorre and Kevin Rubin, who sought to deliver exceptional white-glove services in telecommunications. Initially focused on unified communication and telecom projects, CCS established a foundation of expertise that carried over to Stratosphere Networks, launched in 2010. Leveraging extensive knowledge in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), and digital transformation, the company provided managed IT, cybersecurity, and advisory services from its advanced facilities in Evanston. Although their managed IT and security division was acquired by Ascend Technologies in 2021, Stratosphere Networks continues to offer IT consulting and leverage years of hands-on experience to help businesses swiftly identify and