{{Short description|American IT service provider}} '''Yorktel''' is an IT services provider specializing in enterprise video communications and collaboration solutions.{{buzzword-inline|date=March 2025}}
Founded in 1985, it serves clients across various sectors, including healthcare and government. Based in Wall, New Jersey, the company offers a range of services, including video conferencing, telehealth solutions{{buzzword-inline|date=March 2025}}, and IT management services.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Surden |first=Esther |date=2024-06-25 |title=Catching up with Ron Gaboury, CEO of Caregility, a Pioneer in Smart Hospital Room Systems |url=https://njtechweekly.com/catching-up-with-ron-gaboury-ceo-of-caregility-a-pioneer-in-smart-hospital-room-systems/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=NJ Tech Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Rebekah |date=2018-04-18 |title=Welcoming Ken Scaturro as Chief Revenue Officer for Yorktel |url=https://www.uctoday.com/collaboration/welcoming-ken-scaturro-as-chief-revenue-officer-for-yorktel/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=UC Today |language=en-GB}}</ref>
==History== Yorktel was established in 1985, initially focusing on video conferencing solutions.{{buzzword-inline|date=March 2025}} Over the years, the company expanded to include cloud-based solutions{{buzzword-inline|date=March 2025}}, and advanced video communication technologies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Richard |title=Yorktel CEO explains why they are winning in video communications |url=https://appdevelopermagazine.com/yorktel-ceo-explains-why-they-are-winning-in-video-communications/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=App Developer Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> Yorktel has undergone several strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities, including the acquisition of Video Corporation of America (VCA) in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trumbull |first=Ty |date=2020-02-19 |title=Yorktel Acquires VCA for Audio-Video, Digital Signage and Unified Communications - |url=https://www.channele2e.com/news/yorktel-buys-vca |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=ChannelE2E |language=en}}</ref>
In 2025, it was announced that Yorktel's operations had merged with those of Kinly, an Amsterdam-based AV and UCC integration firm, forming a new entity called Yorktel-Kinly.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251113625873/en/Yorktel-and-Kinly-Complete-Merger-Creating-a-New-Global-Leader-in-Workplace-Experiences|title=Yorktel and Kinly Complete Merger, Creating a New Global Leader in Workplace Experiences|work=BusinessWire|access-date=2025-11-17|language=en}}</ref>
==Expansion== In 2019, Yorktel spun off its healthcare division to form a new company called Caregility.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yorktel Adds Sister-Company Focused on Telehealth Communications, Dubbed Caregility – rAVe [PUBS] |url=https://www.ravepubs.com/yorktel-adds-sister-company-focused-telehealth-communications-dubbed-caregility/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=www.ravepubs.com |date=24 September 2019 |language=en-US}}</ref> It was established to deliver end-to-end virtual care and communication solutions{{buzzword-inline|date=March 2025}}, while Yorktel provided its core video communication services.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pizzutillo |first=Rich |date=2019-09-24 |title=Yorktel spins off health care business into 'Caregility' |url=https://www.roi-nj.com/2019/09/24/tech/yorktel-spins-off-health-care-business-into-caregility/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=ROI-NJ |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mag |first=H. M. T. |date=2018-10-09 |title=Yorktel expands Univago HE telehealth platform capabilities |url=https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/clinical-it/article/13010948/yorktel-expands-univago-he-telehealth-platform-capabilities |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Healthcare Innovation |language=en}}</ref> It has also acquired the Microsoft Solutions practice.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MacCormack |first=D. Craig |date=2020-02-18 |title=Yorktel Announces Deal to Acquire Assets of Video Corporation of America |url=https://www.commercialintegrator.com/news/yorktel-video-corporation-america/85891/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Commercial Integrator |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Partnerships== In February 2021, Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced a partnership renewal with Yorktel and Caregility. Both companies, owned by YTC Holdings, joined CGR for the 2020 NASCAR Playoffs as an associate partner on the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, driven by Kurt Busch.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chip Ganassi Racing Announces partnerships with Caregility and Yorktel |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/09/04/chip-ganassi-racing-announces-partnerships-with-caregility-and-yorktel/ |website=NASCAR |date=4 September 2020 }}</ref> The renewed partnership included sponsorship of the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, driven by Ross Chastain, along with associate branding on both cars. During the 2020 NASCAR Playoffs, Yorktel and Caregility used the partnership to recognize frontline caregivers through the “Caregility Cares” initiative, where the name of a selected caregiver was displayed on Busch's car.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-09 |title=Chip Ganassi Racing Announces Renewal of Partnership with Yorktel & Caregility |url=https://speedwaymedia.com/2021/02/09/chip-ganassi-racing-announces-renewal-of-partnership-with-yorktel-caregility/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=SpeedwayMedia.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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==External links== *{{Official website|https://www.yorktel.com/}}
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