Month: March 2013

3CX Named to CRN’s 2013 5-Star Partner Program Guide

3CX has announced it has been named to CRN’s 2013 Partner Program Guide, and awarded a 5-Star Partner rating. The CRN Partner Program Guide is a list of manufacturers and software publishers that service solution providers or provide products to the IT Channel.  3CX develop and integrate IP PBX software to replace proprietary PBX platforms for multiple applications. 3CX is fully functional with Sangoma and Patton hardware which provide a premium quality solution at great value. The 3CX Phone System has drawn praise for being an award-winning open standard, Windows-based IP PBX that provides superior features and flexibility at a far lower cost. It’s easier to manage and connects to any SIP soft or hardware phones and it increases mobility as users can also connect their iPhones or Android smartphones as extensions, making their mobile devices complete desktop phone replacements that allow them to take their office extension anywhere. Companies make additional savings as 3CX Phone System is an IP-based PBX, meaning there’s no need for separate wiring as all phones use the existing computer network. 3CX Phone System includes a Windows, iPhone and Android client that makes call control, conferencing and other unified communications features a breeze. Users can manage their extension and their calls with just a few mouse clicks. They can log in to 3CX from any computer or smartphone to see the presence and status of your colleagues within...

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Digium Named to CRN’s 2013 5-Star Partner Program Guide

Digium has announced that it has been named to CRN’s 2013 Partner Program Guide and awarded a 5-Star Partner rating. The CRN Partner Program Guide is the definitive listing of manufacturers and software publishers that provide products to the IT Channel. The guide recognizes those vendors who have channel programs and derive a portion of their sales through the indirect IT Channel. The 5-Star Partner Program rating recognizes an elite subset of Partner Program Guide vendors who give solution providers the best partnering elements in their channel programs.  Digium is a manufacturer of analogue cards, BRI cards, PRI cards and Transcoder Cards.  As the creators of Asterisk, Digium have revolutionised the way people communicate through VoIP. Many VoIP systems utilise this platform and with Digium Switchvox all of the necessary complex tasks become simple and straightforward. As the VoIP industry grows, Digium continues to lead the way in software evolution, and provides support for the ever increasing range of VoIP Phones, VoIP systems and protocol changes. The CRN list methodology is based on objective criteria that takes into account each vendor’s investments in program offerings, partner profitability, partner training, education and support, marketing programs and resources, sales support and communication. Vendors are assessed using information provided in their completed applications. Digium’s 5-Star Partner Program provides opportunities for partners to sell the full line of Digium’s award-winning Switchvox Unified Communications systems, Switchvox Cloud hosted Unified Communications or build custom communications...

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Polycom Named to CRN’s 2013 5-Star Partner Program for Fourth Consecutive Year

Polycom has received CRN’s respected 5-Star Rating for the Polycom Choice Partner Program for the fourth year in a row. Polycom will also be featured in CRN’s 2013 Partner Program Guide. The 5-Star Partner Program rating recognizes elite vendors who give solution providers the best partnering elements in their overall channel programs. Polycom are a leading manufacturer in the VoIP industry, manufacturing quality VoIP Phones, Conference Phones, and Conference Stations. Examples of Polycom products include the Polycom SoundPoint IP 331, the Polycom SpectraLink 8450, the Polycom CX3000 and the Polycom VVX 1500.  Polycom, with 7,000 alliance and channel partners worldwide, won its fourth 5-Star rating in the Enterprise category, which comprises companies with more than $1 billion in revenues. The list methodology is based on objective criteria that takes into account each vendor’s investments in program offerings, partner profitability, partner training, education and support, marketing programs and resources, sales support and communication. Vendors are assessed using information provided in their completed applications. The Polycom Choice Partner Program provides Polycom’s partners the tools and training they need to succeed and grow by extending the value of the Polycom RealPresence Platform’s unified communications environment to new users, and by working with Polycom alliance partners, technology partners and developers to deliver complete UC&C solutions to new and existing customers. The Choice Partner Program rewards partners for consistent performance and superior level of investment in Polycom specializations, and helps drive higher profitability...

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United Kingdom’s Citizens Advice Bureau Deploys Sangoma Vega50 Gateways to Improve Operational Efficiency

Sangoma have announced that their Vega 50 Gateway devices have been used as a solution by the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in the United Kingdom.  The Vega 50 series consists of a number of products with varying specifications: Sangoma Vega 50 Gateway 8 x BRI 16 Channels VS0115 Sangoma Vega 50 Gateway 4 x BRI 8 Channels Sangoma Vega 50 Gateway 2 x BRI 4 Channels Sangoma Vega 50 Gateway 8 FXS + 2 FXO VS0113 Sangoma Vega 50 Gateway 4 x FXS 2 x FXO Sangoma Vega 50 Gateway 8 x FXO Sangoma Vega 50 Gateway 4 x FXO Charged with providing information and support to the general public, the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in the United Kingdom were looking to improve operational efficiency and reduce operational expenses by integrating innovative communications technology at the edge of the network. Without any expertise in this area, the CAB turned to Locall.Net, a UK-based provider of telecommunications networking services to develop a complete and modern telecommunications solution.  The flexibility and simple configuration of Sangoma Gateways virtually eliminates any concern regarding integration of legacy equipment with IP routers and wide-area SIP trunking services,” explained Sean Gallagher, managing director of Locall.net. What began as a cost-saving exercise progressed into an opportunity to offer a more efficient service to clients and improve the work flow for CAB staff. This simple change in the transport technology at...

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Yealink’s smashing success at Cebit 2013

Yealink attended the esteemed CeBIT convention in Germany earlier this March, where they were able to showcase their newest IP Phones and IP DECT phones, as well as their best UC, SME, and IPCC solutions, with much commendation. Yealink showcased their brand new Yealink T42G and the Yealink T46G VoIP phones. They also displayed the new wireless IP DECT phone, the Yealink W52P.  Yealink consider the feedback that they received especially valuable thanks to the size and stature of  CeBIT, the world’s biggest IT expo. The convention and all of its participants enabled Yealink to strengthen ties with highly valued partners such as 3CX, Broadsoft, Patton and Starface. They were also able to strengthen relationships with many potential clients. Yealink’s next showcase will be April 13th-16th at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (Booth 3G-D26).  Share this story with your friends or work colleagues. If you want to stay up to date with our latest products, industry news and offers you can sign up to our monthly newsletters, keep up to date with us on Facebook or follow us on...

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