Our Story

The concept of Cutter Networks was founded in 2001 on the deck of a sailboat, where the need for data communications is even more apparent than it is on land. Since that time, the company has established itself as a trusted data communications leader in the industry.

In the beginning most communications traffic was voice. Certainly, there was data but to a lesser degree. Consequently, we started by offering equipment for voice and data over 56K, ISDN, Frame Relay, T1, E1, T3, and E3. Demand for higher and higher data rates at longer distances in last mile applications over existing copper brought about the use of HDSL, DSL and SHDSL, Where no copper or fiber was available, microwaves have filled the gap. Ethernet load balancing is being used along with other E1 or T1 bonding techniques to better utilize WAN links. Where bandwidth has been limited, voice compression has been utilized allowing for conversations to take place over great distances, even oceans.

More and more, data travels over high speed fiber links, with one or more 10 GbE or 100 GbE data streams over a Carrier Ethernet fiber network. These networks not only have much higher data capacities, they are more reliable than ever before. Today, legacy traffic passes over IP using TDMoIP or VoIP. There is a growing market for Multi-Service access nodes to handle the TDM and the IP migration. These replace the traditional DACS particularly in Utilities and Transportation. VoIP is finding its way to more and more desktops. FTTH is well underway. WiFi is everywhere, mobile cell backhauls are rapidly expanding and backups as well as other applications are migrating to the cloud and IoT is emerging everywhere. Even those of us who have participated in this expansion of the communication age have constantly dealt with the inevitable challenges of this migration of legacy services, data and equipment over higher speed connections, protecting the investment in the older technology while migrating to the new.

The innovations of today and tomorrow are already revolutionizing the industry. Cutter Networks is proud to be a part of this transition and we are passionate about the success of our customers and meeting the needs of their evolving networks.

About Our CEO

Sheryl Rice has over 30 years of experience in the data communications industry and was one of the founders of Cutter Networks.

Before founding Cutter Networks, Sheryl worked in data communications sales for multiple companies, selling everything from 300 baud modems to fiber-optic routers. She won a variety of awards for her management of customer accounts, often attributed to her ability to listen to the unique needs of her customers and her drive to advocate for their interests to find the best solution for their network.

Sheryl and her husband, Mark, founded Cutter Networks in 2001 because they wanted to find a better way to serve the needs of their customers. Today, Cutter Networks is a true family-owned business that takes care of its customers like family. Many of the customers of the company have worked with Sheryl since before Cutter Networks was founded and can attest to her drive to go the extra mile for those she works with.

In her role as CEO, Sheryl is proud to use her years of experience in the industry and her understanding of business relationships to ensure that Cutter Networks’ customers receive the highest quality service and products available in the industry. She firmly believes that a business is only as successful as its customers are and prioritizes long-lasting and meaningful customer relationships.