tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:38:00 +0000ciscodata storagenetapptelepresenceChannel PartnersChannel SalesHRIT AgentsROITelcomVDIawardciuscommunicationsdanceelectronicshealthcarehealthpresenceliquid metalmedicinepasswordproductivityrsasecuritysoft skillstokensvideo conferencingvirtualizationA blog about technology, business, people, and life...http://allianttech.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Manak)Blogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-9157975706738791814Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:03:00 +00002014-03-04T17:03:20.094-05:00Alliant Technologies made the news again when CEO, Bruce Flitcroft, was interviewed by CRN magazine about AT&T's recent announcement to invest $300M in its Partner Exchange channel program.  Alliant has been a platinum partner in the program since it's inception early last year.  Flitcroft comments on how the AT&T channel has helped Alliant expand its business and complements http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2014/03/alliant-in-news-at-investment-in-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-2829851578656738020Mon, 03 Mar 2014 21:37:00 +00002014-03-03T16:37:50.220-05:00 Alliant Technologies is pleased to announce it has been selected as a winner of the 2014 Channel Partners 360⁰ Business Value Awards.  The designation came from Channel Partners magazine, a resource for indirect sales channels offering IT and telecom solutions. Fifty winners were honored during an awards ceremony on February 26 at the Spring 2014 Channel Partners Conference & Expo http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2014/03/alliant-honored-with-2014-channel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-1245948376099858249Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:35:00 +00002013-10-22T14:35:48.324-04:00In March, Alliant blogged about being named a Platinum Partner in AT&T's new Partner Exchange Program (APEX).  We are still proud to be one of the founding Solution Providers that helped lift the program off the ground.  After nine months since the program's launch, this week CRN Magazine published a feature follow up article that provides an in-depth look on how the program is http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2013/10/alliant-ceo-participates-in-crn-article.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-5169370422104245536Mon, 13 May 2013 19:48:00 +00002013-05-13T15:48:37.083-04:00 by Vincent Gaudio   As any Alliant employee or customer will tell you, our passion for technology runs through our company like electricity, powering our services 24/7.  Although names and faces sometimes change as with any organization, the current continues to flow not only internally, but to our customers, who are an extension of our team.  With each passing year at http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2013/05/winergy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-4416554475608535928Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:50:00 +00002013-03-12T10:50:18.188-04:00 Alliant Technologies in the News Alliant Technologies has been gaining a lot of buzz in the press lately and we’re proud to keep sharing the good news.  Alliant Technologies Named Platinum Solution Provider as Part of AT&Ts New APEX Reseller Program In February, AT&T announced the launch of a new reseller program – AT&T Partner Exchange (APEX) – and Alliant http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2013/03/alliant-technologies-in-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-8165461436220376300Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:25:00 +00002013-01-15T10:25:24.617-05:00By Kevin Kelling, Alliant Technologies Engineering Department These are exciting times. In today’s rapidly changing business climate and technology shifts, there are many new areas in which we can find value and opportunity. There are ways to change how we procure information technology, how we manage it, and how we consume it. If we were unable to change the features of our mobile phone http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2013/01/uncovering-value-and-opportunity-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-1218804969934463515Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:17:00 +00002011-10-06T10:19:16.526-04:00It is with a great deal of pleasure and pride that Alliant Technologies recently appointed Derek Young as the Regional Director of Sales and Business Development for the New England region. Young started with the company as an Account Manager in 2007. Since then, he has had a significant impact on the growth for Alliant in Boston and possesses strong industry knowledge as well as exceptional http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/10/derek-young-appointed-regional-director.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-5043209372672006149Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:15:00 +00002011-10-06T10:17:56.226-04:00Channel PartnersChannel SalesIT AgentsTelcomChannel Partners - a leading resource for resellers, aggregators, agents, brokers, VARs, systems integrators, interconnects and dealers that provide network-based communications and computing services - recently announced the latest members of its Annual Advisory Board. Among these members is Alliant Technologies’ Director of Channel Sales, William Madison. Madison joined Alliant Technologies http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/10/bill-madison-named-to-channel-partners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-5715377711891110357Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:30:00 +00002011-08-31T15:03:07.206-04:00Last week, Chicago was home to the Fall 2011 Channel Partners Conference & Expo. Alliant was proud not only to be in attendance, but to have a featured position in the weeks activities. The event targets partners and suppliers from the Telco & VAR channel communities and is focused on providing quality and innovative programming that maps to the channels qualities, wants and business needs. Ithttp://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/08/alliant-speaks-at-2011-channel-partners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-3008308751255055788Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:37:00 +00002011-08-01T15:48:53.474-04:00by Dan Cirelli, Director of Business DevelopmentAs we begin another work week (or launch out on a well deserved vacation for some), now is a good time to remember to be vigilant as we go through these summer months, whether it’s wearing a hat and sun block at the beach or watching out for little kids when driving through your neighborhood. Today I also received a reminder about the excellent http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/08/stay-vigilant-this-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-7764074322427317439Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:40:00 +00002011-07-07T15:50:09.304-04:00We Need Your Vote!Voting is now open for the Top 50 Channel Programs of 2011 – Click HERE to make your selection now! It takes just a minute to fill in your contact information and check the Alliant Technologies box. Your votes will determine the 2011 winners, who will be honored at the Fall 2011 Channel Partners Conference & Expo in Chicago. They’ll also be profiled in Channel Partners magazine,http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/07/vote-for-alliant-channel-partners-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-8239915852541139435Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:03:00 +00002011-04-26T11:06:37.618-04:00by Stephanie SouthworthAmerican football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once said, “Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.” It was a quote that was often used around our house as I was growing up. In my short time as a member of the Alliant team, I can honestly say that it is something I have witnessed to be true within the organization. My introduction http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/04/developing-business-within-alliant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-1777523756028157686Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:54:00 +00002011-04-18T09:55:58.881-04:00ROIVDIvirtualization There has definitely been a major shift in the workforce with the acceptance of technology. People are finding technology at home to enable them to communicate, catch up, and collaborate (gossip). This consumerism concept coupled with the ability for IT directors to move to a consumption model has made it easier to drive technology adoption in the workplace. IT executives finally have http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/04/it-is-sooooo-high-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thomas Cheriyan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-533826944786803245Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:32:00 +00002011-04-05T10:38:55.777-04:00ciscohealthcarehealthpresencemedicinetelepresencevideo conferencing  It's 2AM and your son who is seven years old is coming down with an intense fever. You immediately recognize that your son has the flu and recognize that with the proper medication, you can treat this ailment right away. You head over to your living room where you connect to your doctor using your Cisco umi device. Immediately, you are having an interactive video conference with your http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/04/cisco-telepresence-and-healthcare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thomas Cheriyan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-1033159418339444197Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +00002011-03-29T11:51:03.678-04:00Alliant announced last week about its certification as a Cisco TelePresence Video Express Advanced Technology Partner. After hearing this news, CRN Magazine contacted Alliant to find out our opinion on the evolving dynamics when it comes to video and Telepresence at the enterprise and consumer levels. Based on Alliant's expertise as a solution provider and Cisco Gold Partner, CRN journalist, http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/03/whats-next-big-channel-opportunity-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-4739561863855033451Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +00002011-03-23T11:33:36.300-04:00by Manak Ahluwalia, CTODeveloping technology roadmaps require using primary and secondary market data, evaluating trends, and getting feedback from my business partners, peers, and customers. However the vetting of the technology and the user experience is something I have the liberty of being able to gain insight through my children.Now, my children are young. Young enough to never know what a http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/03/virtual-play-date-how-three-year-old_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-2725088252321582312Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:50:00 +00002011-03-15T11:55:22.563-04:00Alliant would like to applaud Khali Henderson on her continued views of the industry shift to Managed Services Providers. As the IT and Telecom industries continue to converge, Alliant has well positioned itself to accommodate a wide variety of agents with its strategic product offerings and services. Our agent program allows the agent to expand its product offerings without interfering with http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/03/end-of-transactional-agent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-4383896943000984852Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:43:00 +00002011-02-14T13:46:32.048-05:00The New Year isn’t the only exciting change happening at Alliant Technologies. At the close of 2010, Alliant announced an organizational restructure that started from the very top. As part of our new “Spotlight Series,” Alliant has decided to take a fresh approach to introducing some of its newly appointed management team. In this first edition, the spotlight is on Manak Ahluwalia. Manak has http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/02/cto-spotlight-q-with-alliant-cto-manak.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-7825251073849981945Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:18:00 +00002011-01-31T11:20:46.032-05:00Alliant Technologies announced today that it has achieved a Customer Satisfaction Excellence Gold Star from Cisco. This designation recognizes Alliant for delivering outstanding customer service to customers in the U.S."Customer service is a cornerstone of the Cisco Resale Channel Program. We are pleased to recognize and congratulate Alliant Technologies for achieving outstanding customer http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/01/alliant-technologies-recognized-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-1483587735175221542Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:08:00 +00002011-01-19T12:16:23.396-05:00The Information Technology (IT) and Telecom industries have been buzzing lately about the inevitable convergence of their two channels, and the impact such a union will bring to customers. With over 12 years experience in this converged space, Alliant announced the launch of its new Agent Program, designed to enable agents (who are typically limited to selling voice and data solutions) to expandhttp://allianttech.blogspot.com/2011/01/alliant-launches-new-agent-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-2079239069704919782Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:55:00 +00002010-11-09T15:59:06.826-05:00Working at Alliant Technologies reminds me of being part of a team. As a nationally ranked volleyball player, my main goal was to work with my teammates as one cohesive unit with one main objective…to win. Alliant has all the components of a great team: a captain to lead the team to victory and a cohesive group of people to support and work towards that common goal of winning new business. Only,http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2010/11/team-alliant-by-domini-lanzone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-6256730644649650908Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:42:00 +00002010-10-08T15:58:32.299-04:00Alliant Technologies has been named one of 56 partners in North America qualified to participate in Cisco, NetApp & VMware's Imagine Virtually Anything program!Cisco, NetApp, and VMware have teamed up to deliver next-generation dynamic data centers today. This includes the industry's first end-to-end secure multi-tenancy solution that helps transform IT silos into shared infrastructure. The http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2010/10/imagine-virtually-anything-with-alliant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-6440923510236749346Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:02:00 +00002010-09-20T12:16:17.640-04:00data storagenetappOver the past few years, Alliant has seen our clients looking to minimize cost and complexity within their data centers by consolidating server platforms. The introduction of solutions from companies such as VMware and Citrix has presented significant benefits with the focus of reducing the number of servers deployed in a data center or desktops within client working environments. Our clients http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2010/09/alliants-storage-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katie)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-6091310249298961419Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:13:00 +00002010-09-07T16:50:57.168-04:00 Katie Paterson Meet the Marketing Team: Katie Paterson has been with Alliant for two years. She is responsible for all of Alliant’s internal and external communications and was one of the contributors to the launch of Alliant’s new website. Many of you have met her as the host at Alliant’s successful events including our annual Tech Wreck cruise, customer apprecation events, partner led http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2010/09/employee-of-week-katie-patterson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thomas Cheriyan)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369283610076313545.post-1475708949889245674Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:25:00 +00002010-08-27T10:26:01.081-04:00awarddata storagenetappCongratulations to NetApp for winning the California Stewardship Arrow Award. Specifically, NetApp has won the Infinity Award for for Service and Takeback. The California Product Stewardship Council sums up the reasons for NetApp's success: "NetApp provides customers with innovative data storage, management, protection, and retention solutions. While their products enable customers to do more http://allianttech.blogspot.com/2010/08/netapp-wins-california-stewardship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thomas Cheriyan)