CEO & Founder,
Acuative

Vince Sciarra is the CEO and founder of Acuative, a global provider of managed network, security, and field service solutions. With more than 40 years of leadership in the technology industry, Vince has guided Acuative from a regional services company to a trusted partner for Fortune 500 enterprises, global carriers, and government organizations. Known for his vision, relationship-driven approach, and commitment to innovation, he has built a company culture centered on service excellence and long-term customer success. Vince continues to lead Acuative’s growth strategy, helping organizations modernize their networks and navigate today’s complex technology and cybersecurity landscape.

PTC: How can telecommunications technologies help humanity?

VS: Telecommunications technologies are one of humanity’s greatest accelerators. From a CEO’s perspective, their true power lies in how they connect people, enable opportunity, and create resilience. Advanced networks—fiber, 5G, satellite, and cloud-based communications—break down geographic and economic barriers, giving individuals and communities access to education, healthcare, commerce, and critical services. They strengthen global collaboration, support safer and smarter infrastructure, and keep businesses moving in any environment. Most importantly, telecom empowers human potential: it lets ideas travel faster, brings help where it’s needed, and ensures that innovation is never limited by distance. In short, better connectivity builds a better world.

PTC: How can corporations and researchers best serve the next generation?

VS: Corporations and researchers can best serve the next generation by investing in responsible innovation, sustainable practices, and equitable access to technology. They should prioritize solutions that improve quality of life, protect the planet, and expand opportunities for all. By fostering curiosity, supporting STEM education, and collaborating across industries, they can equip future leaders with the tools—and the inspiration—to shape a smarter, safer, and more inclusive world.

PTC: If one thing should be redeveloped within the telecom and related industries, what should it be?

VS: If one thing should be redeveloped within the telecom and related industries, it’s the last-mile experience—the systems, processes, and infrastructure that connect advanced networks to real people. Despite incredible innovation in core networks, last-mile deployment, support, and reliability often lag behind. Redesigning this layer with automation, stronger field services, smarter monitoring, and true end-to-end visibility would reduce downtime, improve customer trust, and unlock the full potential of 5G, fiber, and future technologies. Modernizing the last mile means modernizing the everyday digital experience—and that’s where the industry can make its biggest impact.

PTC: What value does PTC hold for you/your company?

VS: PTC plays a vital role for Acuative by enabling us to build direct relationships with leading global carriers and telecom providers worldwide. These connections foster valuable knowledge-sharing and create new partnership opportunities that strengthen our ability to deliver innovative, reliable network solutions for our clients.

PTC: What would you share with those interested in becoming a PTC member?

VS: Become a member of PTC to unlock unparalleled networking with global carriers, subsea operators, and tech giants in one place. Learn directly from industry pioneers shaping 5G, dark fiber, cloud interconnects, and Pacific connectivity. These relationships and insights accelerate partnerships, open opportunities, and keep you ahead in the fast-evolving telecom landscape. PTC’s Annual Conference isn’t just an event—it’s your gateway to the future of global networks.

PTC: What advice would you share with current and future graduates interested in this field?

VS: To graduates eyeing telecoms and IT: master networking fundamentals, embrace cloud networking, earn respected certs (CCNP/CCIE, AWS Networking), and learn the business—economics, SLAs, and ROI stories. Speak fluently to both engineers and CFOs. The future belongs to those who connect technical excellence to real business impact. Stay curious, keep building, and never stop learning.

PTC: What is something that not that many people know about you?

VS: I co-founded Acuative over 40 years ago in a modest one-bedroom apartment, bootstrapping it with a focus on reliable field services and customer integrity—transforming Acuative into a global leader in converged networking and IT solutions.

Acuative is a trusted technology partner to Tier 1 carriers, delivering nationwide field services, circuit aggregation, and managed network solutions that simplify and accelerate service delivery. With a 40-year track record, Acuative provides 24/7 deployment, maintenance, and break/fix support through a large W-2 field technician workforce across the U.S. and Canada. Our teams handle site surveys, installations, turn-ups, troubleshooting, and multi-carrier circuit management at scale. Carriers rely on Acuative to improve delivery SLAs, reduce operational complexity, and ensure consistent, high-quality service for their enterprise customers.

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