WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Entrust Solutions Group has acquired, Huntsville-based FiberRise Communications, Entrust announced recently.

This partnership with FiberRise, an innovator in providing grid modernization and broadband consulting and engineering services, will let Entrust expand its footprint in the utility broadband communications sector. Together, they will be able to help electric cooperatives, municipalities, and investor-owned utility companies provide people, families, businesses, and schools access to modern technology that helps them thrive.

Entrust is an Illinois-based engineering, consulting, data analytics and automation services firm.

“We couldn’t be happier with the addition of FiberRise to the Entrust family,” said Adam Biggam, Entrust CEO. “This partnership will further strengthen our focus on supporting utility clients with grid modernization, internal network development, and fiber expansion.”

According to Jaxon Lang, CEO of FiberRise, his company and Entrust share similar values and both work with utilities to transform their businesses and communities.

“From the beginning, FiberRise has been dedicated to empowering electric utilities through our innovative use of fiber to positively transform the lives of their communities,” said Lang. “Our partnership with Entrust Solutions Group strengthens our commitment to the electric utility market while allowing us to grow at scale, expand our footprint, and broaden our service offerings.

“We’re delighted to join a company that is focused on a market we are honored to serve.”

FiberRise works exclusively with utilities to design, fund, build, and operate the fiber infrastructure required for effective grid modernization and broadband delivery. The company focuses on quality-of-life issues by helping utilities advance their grids and provide high-speed, reliable broadband that is accessible and affordable for all.