{"id":4897,"date":"2014-01-30T19:55:26","date_gmt":"2014-01-30T19:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aerocominc.com\/?p=4897"},"modified":"2015-05-07T16:01:18","modified_gmt":"2015-05-07T23:01:18","slug":"windstream-receives-2013-shoretel-circle-of-excellence-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerocominc.com\/info\/windstream-receives-2013-shoretel-circle-of-excellence-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Windstream Receives 2013 ShoreTel Circle of Excellence Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

 
\nPress Release Source:<\/span>Windstream<\/a><\/p>\n

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 30, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) \u2014 Windstream (WIN), a leading provider of advanced network communications, announced today that it has received ShoreTel\u2019s Circle of Excellence Award for the 2013 partner year. The award recognizes Windstream for exceptional achievement in areas including customer satisfaction, revenue growth and proficiency with advanced applications. ShoreTel, Inc. is the leading provider of brilliantly simple phone systems and unified communications solutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWindstream is proud to partner with ShoreTel in offering the latest unified communications solutions for the diverse business communication needs of our customers, continuing our promise of \u2018smart solutions, personalized service,\u2019\u201d said Matt Preschern, Windstream\u2019s senior vice president and enterprise chief marketing officer. \u201cWindstream shares a common goal with ShoreTel\u2014to deliver UC solutions that improve communication and collaboration, with superior levels of customer satisfaction, at a low cost of ownership.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a ShoreTel partner, Windstream specializes in delivering ShoreTel\u2019s solutions portfolio, training and supporting end-user customers. This partnership allows Windstream to offer productivity-enhancing solutions, such as call center functionality and advanced mobility, while delivering cost-saving solutions that enable businesses of all sizes to connect with their customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Circle of Excellence is the highest award given by ShoreTel to its partners and we\u2019re very pleased to welcome Windstream into this elite group,\u201d said David Petts, senior vice president of worldwide sales at ShoreTel. \u201cThe Circle of Excellence Award is presented to ShoreTel\u2019s top global reseller partners, and each year, less than one-half of one percent of all partners earn this distinction. We\u2019re proud that Windstream surpassed the strict criteria required to earn Circle of Excellence status this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Windstream recently reached the Platinum\u2014and highest\u2014level of ShoreTel\u2019s Champion Partner Program. The Champion Partner Program was designed to help partners succeed in delivering and supporting ShoreTel products for their customers. ShoreTel partners have expertise in disciplines such as LAN, WAN, call centers and voice and data application integration.<\/p>\n

\u201cWindstream\u2019s certified IP PBX platforms enable the service provider to meet the needs of a variety of enterprises,\u201d said Cindy Whelan, principal analyst at Current Analysis. \u201cWindstream has astutely developed a comprehensive managed IP telephony solution suite leveraging the feature rich capabilities of its partner platforms in combination with the company\u2019s advanced VoIP capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about Windstream\u2019s unified communications solutions, visit www.windstream.com.<\/p>\n

About ShoreTel<\/strong>
\nShoreTel, Inc. (SHOR) is a leading provider of brilliantly simple IP phone systems and unified communications solutions. Its award-winning on-premises IP-PBX solution and cloud-based hosted phone system eliminate complexity and improve productivity. Recognized for its industry-leading customer experience and support, ShoreTel\u2019s innovative business phones, application integration, collaboration tools, mobility, and contact center applications enable users to communicate and collaborate no matter the time, place or device, with minimal demand on IT resources. ShoreTel is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and has regional offices and partners worldwide. For more information, visit www.shoretel.com.<\/p>\n

About Windstream<\/strong>
\nWindstream (WIN), a FORTUNE 500 and S&P 500 company, is a leading provider of advanced network communications, including cloud computing and managed services, to businesses nationwide. The company also offers broadband, phone and digital TV services to consumers primarily in rural areas. For more information, visit www.windstream.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Congrats to Windstream! Being recognized for exceptional achievements including customer satisfaction, revenue growth and proficiency with advanced applications! <\/p>\n

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