Topic: VoIP/Unified Communications - Page 20

Plantronics (NYSE:PLT) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Polycom. The acquisition of Polycom will accelerate and expand Plantronics’ vision and enable it to deliver the broadest portfolio of endpoints in the Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) ecosystem.

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TPx, the premier managed services provider, has added Kristen Vick to its fast-growing team of national channel managers. Based in Houston, Vick will support TPx channel partners in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Ian Pugh to lead strategy for UC & IT manufacturer programs

TPx, the premier managed services provider, has added Michelle Hermann to its fast-growing team of channel managers. Hermann, who is based in Boston, will support partners in New England.

“Michelle is a talented channel manager who already is proving to be an exceptional resource for TPx partners,” said Shawn Day, Vice President of Channel Sales – TPx East. “She hit the ground running and immediately started recruiting and onboarding new partners in the New England region. We’re thrilled to have her on our team.”

Tiered structure, new incentives and innovative “Integrator Track” comprise cornerstones of program

Avaya Holdings Corp. announced Chris McGugan has re-joined Avaya in a new role as Chief Technology Strategist. McGugan will lead Avaya’s technology strategy development to guide future investments. He will focus on assessing customer needs, market trends and how new and emerging technologies can drive value and improved customer experience as part of the digital transformation in communications that Avaya is leading. ††

Intermedia study shows 40% of SMBs are using collaboration tools – up from 32% two years ago – yet the majority of SMBs don’t have full-time internal IT

Intelisys independent Sales Partners will identify customers for a full service, Avaya-hosted cloud offer that speeds and simplifies the delivery of unified communications services

UCaaS Provider Partners with Edgewater Networks to Offer Cloud-based Network Edge Orchestration