CENTRAL TELECOM AWARDED NORTEL NETWORKS ACCREDITATION
Leading systems integrators Central Telecom have added to their list of industry awards after receiving the prestigious Voice Solution 'Partner' Status from Nortel Networks*, a global leader in internet systems and communications.
The Voice Solution 'Partner' accreditation gives Central Telecom a 'partnership' status across Nortel Networks SME IP Telephony solutions, Meridian voice solutions, Enterprise IP Telephony solutions and Customer interaction solutions.
This latest accolade makes Central one of a handful of Nortel Networks Voice Solution 'Partners' in the UK with the capability to design, promote, sell, install and support solutions across the entire Nortel Networks voice and IP Telephony range.
Central received this latest award because of its skills and ability to correctly architect end-to-end solutions including the latest applications across the entire Nortel Networks voice portfolio.
"To achieve Solution 'Partner' is a tremendous accolade and is a reflection of Central Telecom's commitment to service excellence throughout all levels of the organisation," commented Mark Waters , Client Services Director with Central Telecom.
"To have been awarded Solution 'Partner' status in such a short time is a clear indicator of Central Telecom's capabilities, further differentiating the company from its competitors and giving our customers another compelling reason to choose Central," added Mark.
"As businesses embrace IP Telephony, it is essential our partners develop more in-depth expertise as well as professional services capabilities" said Adrian Marsh, director, Business and Channel Strategy, Enterprise Networks, EMEA, Nortel Networks "We are very excited that Central Telecoms has achieved Solution 'Partner' around our voice portfolio, allowing us to ensure our customers receive the right skills and quality expertise".
Since they became a channel 'Partner', Central Telecom has forged a strong relationship with Nortel Networks and work in partnership in a bid to improve customer satisfaction by giving businesses a real competitive edge and increase efficiency, sales and service.
Recently, the two companies teamed up to host a series of Roadshows at Ettington Park Hotel in Stratford-on-Avon, Thorpe Hotel and Spa in Leeds , The Runneymede Hotel and Spa and Kilworth Manor in Leicestershire. The events, designed to keep businesses up-to-date with the latest in new and emerging technologies, attracted more than 600 delegates from both public and private sectors.
Central Telecom was founded in 1985 and is widely acknowledged as one of the UK 's leading integrated communications specialists. The company, which employs 190 staff across its sites in Burton-on-Trent , Guildford and London , has more than 250,000 end users throughout the UK , ranging from SME's to blue chip and public sector organisations.
Nortel Networks is a global internet and communications leader with capabilities spanning optical, wireless, local internet and e-business. The company, which was founded more than 100 years ago, delivers networking and communication services and infrastructure to service providers and enterprises in more than 150 countries. The company is focused on increasing the value and convenience of global communications by eliminating the boundaries between voice and data, wireline and wireless, and public and private networks.
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Use of the terms "partner" and "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between Nortel Networks and any other party.
