Founded in 1985, Matrix Communications is a single-source converged communications provider. The company provides communication technology solutions, including IP telephony systems, messaging, contact centers, convergence solutions, carrier and support services and cabling. It provides access to more than 30 major carriers, such as AT&T, Sprint, SBC and Verizon Business in the local and long distance arena. Matrix Communications offers local, long and distance services and dedicated Internet access. The company has partnerships with several hardware and software providers, including AVAYA, Cisco, NEC, AVST and Qwest. It serves medium-sized businesses, hospitals, clinics, multisite manufacturing plants, higher education, national retail headquarters and stores, and hotels and resorts. Matrix Communications is headquartered in Plymouth, Minn.