"Catherine Walton: Demystifying Tech for Businesses of All Sizes on Cape Cod"

Cape Cod, MA – In the realm of technology and innovation, Catherine Walton is a local name that has become synonymous with understanding, clarity, and peace of mind. As the founder of Upland Broadband, A member of the Bourne Planning Board, Roadway and Traffic Safety Committee, and a Board member of the Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy Committee. Walton has carved a niche for herself and her company in the bustling tech landscape of Cape Cod and the surrounding islands. With a mission deeply rooted in helping businesses understand their technological and contractual infrastructure footprint, Walton is also out front in helping businesses of every size save considerable time and money.

Walton began her professional career in the tech industry with roles in notable software companies, including Bob Pemberton’s Hyannis-based Software 2000 and a Charles Koch company as a software compliance auditor, resolving Fortune 500 contractual challenges. Through this foundational work, Walton developed a profound understanding of the needs and challenges faced by businesses in managing their technological infrastructure. Her transition from managing large ERP software migrations to focusing on local businesses was driven by a personal mission to make technology accessible and comprehensible to all.

Upland Broadband stands as a testament to Walton's dedication to her mission. Through her company, Walton has introduced a novel approach to tech support, focusing not just on solving problems but on educating clients about their digital environment. "It's about helping businesses realize that the sky isn't falling every time there's a tech hiccup," Catherine explains. "We aim to peel back the layers of their tech setup, helping them understand each component's role and how they all interconnect."  By understanding their technology, companies are no longer held prisoner to high-priced consultants and tech service companies.

One of Walton's significant contributions to the local tech ecosystem is her partnership with various hardware and software vendors, notably becoming the first female reseller of Wyebot's Wireless Intelligence Platform™ (WIP). This AI-driven WiFi automation tool is a cornerstone of her strategy to provide worry-free WiFi solutions to businesses, ensuring they have the support needed to solve network problems in real time, without the complexities, mysteries and high expense that often accompany technology.

But Catherine's efforts extend beyond just providing tech solutions. She's actively involved in working alongside other Cape technology professionals to support initiatives aimed at achieving digital equity across Cape Cod and the Islands. Her collaboration with these professionals is part of a broader commitment to the Cape Cod Commission's, Cape Cod Technology Council, and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI)'s objectives to ensure that businesses, regardless of their size or location, can access and benefit from modern technology.

Reflecting on her journey, Catherine shares the excitement and fulfillment she derives from demystifying technological issues for her clients. "There's nothing more rewarding than seeing the relief and newfound confidence in a business owner's eyes when they finally understand their tech setup. It's about empowering them, showing them that they can indeed navigate their basic tech challenges with the right knowledge and support."

Catherine Walton's story is one of innovation, empowerment, and community. Through Upland Broadband, she is not just solving tech problems; she is building a more informed, confident, and technologically adept business community on Cape Cod and the Islands. Her mission ensures that local businesses and municipalities are not overcharged or left behind in the fast-paced world of digital transformation but are instead masters of their own destiny, one solution at a time.