About Velstar

Your independent technology partner

A global, carrier-neutral technology partner for enterprise business and commercial real estate. We give clients informed choice, predictable service and cost, and one advocate free of vendor conflicts — we succeed when you succeed.

Our story

Built to represent the client

Carriers and resellers are paid to sell one network. We built Velstar to do the opposite — a value-added resource that sits on your side of the table across a 130+ partner community, with people in New York, Tokyo and the UK. Our compensation is performance-based: we only win when you do.

Carrier & vendor neutral

No carrier owns us and no vendor sets our brief. We compare the whole market and recommend what fits you.

Predictable service & cost

Informed choice up front, then one team accountable for delivery — no surprises, no finger-pointing.

We win when you win

Performance-based compensation aligns us with your outcome — a value-added resource without added payroll.

Leadership

The people behind Velstar

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Antonio T. Ruggieri
Managing Partner, Global Sales · New York
Leads client success and partner negotiations across Velstar’s technology portfolio. B.S. (Rutgers), M.B.A. in Total Quality Management, and adjunct faculty in Technology Management & Innovation at NYU.
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Tim Bennett, PMP
Director, Project Management & Business Development · New York
Runs technology project management, client infrastructure and national field operations. B.S. in Marketing (University of Scranton) and a Telecommunications / IT certification from NYU.
Testimonials

What our clients say

Enterprises and commercial property teams who trust Velstar as their advocate.

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Since 2011 Velstar has been instrumental in sourcing Voice, Internet and IT solutions throughout our 17-building property portfolio including The Empire State Building.

Christopher Blackman
CIO, Empire State Realty Trust
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The Velstar team is phenomenal to work with. Unsurpassed experience, reliability, great communication, and their ownership of the project was what really impressed us.

Nico Boudouvas
Co-Founder, Sousou Partners
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I’ve worked with Velstar for almost a decade providing voice and internet for all 6 of our locations. They deliver a level of service that is exceptional in the telecom industry.

Eugene Lupario
Co-Founder, President & CEO, SVS Group
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Team Velstar has its finger on the pulse of the market in terms of technology and carrier dependability, delivering best-of-breed solutions.

Kenneth Wentworth
EVP, Mactaggart Family & Partners
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Velstar was instrumental in the successful completion of our office relocation project, providing exemplary end-to-end IT project management.

Abbey Goldwasser
Merchandise Coordinator, Gabe’s Stores
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BNP used Velstar to help get our New York office up and running. The set-up went smoothly and I could not have been happier.

William G. MacMain II
Network Administrator, BNP Media
Philanthropy

Partners in Hope

We give our money, our time and our unique expertise — honoring first responders, supporting children’s health and welfare, advancing higher education, and promoting positive thinking.

Tunnel to Towers

Honoring first responders and military who sacrificed for others.

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Care for children regardless of ability to pay.

St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic disease.

Positive for Life

Resources for self-esteem, goal-setting and achievement.

Woodson Center

Strengthening community and faith-based organizations.

Rutgers University TeamUP

Mentoring that pairs students with professionals.

R Fund — Rutgers Athletics

Supporting student-athletes as students, athletes and individuals.

The Patriot Cup Golf Series

A 501(c)(3) charity golf series supporting U.S. military, law enforcement and first responders through Folds of Honor, Paws of War and more.

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Let’s put an advocate on your side

Tell us what you’re trying to accomplish — we’ll bring the independent advice.

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