WildWires helps service students’ computers, protect against viruses

Megan Neal /contributing writer

For computer help, students can now turn to WildWires, LLC, a local network/telecommunications services company that offers proactive support solutions.

Peter Denbigh (’01) and Saunders Roessel (’01) began WildWires as a small business their senior year that dealt with telephone systems, Internet, cable wiring and home security.

Denbigh and Roessel have always maintained a relationship with their alma mater; when the school finds themselves unable to service a student’s computer, WildWires is there to help as an outsource vendor.

"The goal was for us to be able to provide a turn-key solution — everything a client could need electronically," said Director of Technical Solutions Group Paul Villyard.

Technical Solutions Group or TSG, is the department involved with computer support.

Currently, the business deals with an average of 20 computers a week.

WildWires’ turnaround time is usually no more than a day. Pickup service is available when dealing with on-campus student cases. On-site services are also offered for an additional trip fee of $20.

The company is the only business in Harrisonburg servicing Macintoshs.

"They give me the most liquid hours of any job I’ve ever had; I really enjoy the flexibility," sophomore Danny Cohen said. Cohen has worked with WildWires since fall of 2004.

WildWires is located in the Mall Center Building at 370 Neff Ave., Suite D. Call 574-2459 for more information.