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CANADIAN INDUSTRY ONLINE - OCTOBER 2015 providing internet services it was to people who were interested in technol- ogy—not necessarily something all of the public cared about yet.We really wanted to bring inter- net services to Ontario, especially to remote regions.CIO: Who was the original cus- tomer base then for those services?WG: We were providing services initially to people that already were customers, but wanted to get online. I remember our first Sudbury customer was an elderly lady who wanted tostay in touch with her daughter in Russia through email. In those days, we did a lot of handholding with cus- tomers because the internet wasn’t widespread.CIO: How has the company al- ways distinguished itself from the competition?Luke Gasteiger: As a customer, you always get personal service from Vianet. We are not a call centre, and we work in the local areas that we serve.With 10 offices in regional areas, we have the ability to provide special-Leaders Stand ApartBuilding and growing a successful business requires vision, innovation and leadership. It’s about seeing beyond and going even further. It is that conviction that sets you apart to accomplish something truly extraordinary.Congratulations to our valued client Vianet on their 25th Anniversary!Contact Guy Venne, FCPA, FCA, Partner, at 705.523.0272 or guy.venne@mnp.ca36