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Bandwidth.com Taps Channel for Nationwide IP Voice Network

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:12:56 PDT

Bandwidth.com is taking a run at becoming a next-generation CLEC. It will be certified to do business as in all 50 states by the end of July. And, it will roll out VoIP origination to 195 LATAs by the end of the year. To fill up this network, it has targeted indirect channels and launched its partner program June 1. ... (1198 words)

Whaleback Unveils Customer Referral Program

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:34:48 PDT

Managed services provider Whaleback Systems introduced a new referral program that pays $500 for referring new SMB customers to Whaleback’s Crystal Blue Voice Service with new customers receiving $500 off their first phone bill. There is no cap to the program; the referrer is paid for every referral that becomes an active Whaleback customer. Whaleback said its referral program is ... (162 words)

New Global Crossing Channel Exec Wants Face Time

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:10:30 PDT

Face time with the channel is the prevailing strategy for Charles Murray, the new vice president of indirect channels for Global Crossing Ltd.Global Crossing's Charles MurrayIn mid-April, Murray filled the post just a week after it was vacated by Jeff Callahan, who left the post after only a year on the job. Callahan’s departure was just the latest in a ... (751 words)

800response Offers Co-op Resource to Verizon Wireless Retailers

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:32:40 PDT

Official Verizon Wireless agents now may use co-op advertising dollars to activate toll-free vanity 800 numbers with real-time advertising tracking data.Verizon Wireless (VZ), 800response and TracPoint Wireless Inc. jointly announced that authorized Verizon Wireless agents may now use the online Verizon Wireless Co-op Resource Center to redeem their co-op dollars toward the activation and monthly fees of a vanity 800 ... (241 words)

The Utility Company Creates Franchise Advisory Board

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:28:06 PDT

Managed services provider The Utility Company created an advisory board for its franchisees. The five-member board will meet with UTC’s executive team regarding strategic and operational issues and opportunities regarding the overall franchise system.The Franchise Advisory Board is composed of the following representatives across five regions in North America:North East – Robert Kenney – BostonSouth East – Terry Cole – ... (161 words)

Crowe Addresses Level 3 Partner Council

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:29:35 PDT

Level 3 hosted in mid-June its second annual Business Partner Advisory Council (BPAC) meeting at the Level 3 campus in Broomfield, Colo. Top Level 3 executives, including CEO Jim Crowe, spoke to the advisory council on the company’s vision and strategy, particularly around its enterprise services. Crowe Keynote – Jim Crowe speaking to BPAC members“Level 3 reinforced our commitment to ... (248 words)

Unison Announces Partner Program

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:03:49 PDT

Unison Technologies has announced its partner program and pricing for resellers worldwide. Unison, which competes with PBX vendors such as Cisco and e-mail vendors such as Microsoft, will offer resellers commissions that scale up to 50 percent. Unison combines a PBX system, e-mail server, instant messaging server, contacts and calendar into a single server and desktop client. This means that ... (287 words)

Junction Networks Launches Channel Program for OnSIP PBX Service

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:51:21 PDT

Junction Networks, host provider of the OnSIP PBX service, has launched an OnSIP Authorized Agent program aimed at developing a nationwide channel of qualified resellers. Starting today, Junction Networks is opening the door for systems integrators in the fields of data, networking and telecom to qualify for a new revenue stream from selling its business communications service. Junction Networks has ... (405 words)

Brightstar, RIM Expand Distribution Relationship Through Verizon Wireless Indirect Channels

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:52:42 PDT

Brightstar and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM) announced they have expanded their existing distribution relationship, launching a dedicated program to increase availability of BlackBerry smartphones in Verizon Wireless indirect channels. The new channel program launched by Brightstar delivers innovative marketing, sales, inventory management and credit management programs to national retailers and local agents of Verizon Wireless, which serves more ... (143 words)

Mobile Data Now Launches Reseller Program

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:00:26 PDT

Mobile data access software provider Mobile Data Now has introduced a reseller program for its mobile business solution. Through the program, VARs and integrators can offer “business-critical” database applications to a broad range of mobile devices, without any client software or server-side programming. Qualified VARs receive a 40 percent discount on software for resale. Annual software subscription renewals and performance-based ... (185 words)