SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ShoreTel®
(NASDAQ: SHOR), the leading provider of brilliantly simple phone
systems and unified communications (UC) solutions, today announced
it has expanded its relationship with Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM)
to now include ShoreTel Sky®, a cloud-based solution that provides
businesses a high degree of flexibility, connectivity and seamless
integration with their business-critical applications. Ingram Micro
has been offering ShoreTel premises for four years, and is now the
second distributor to offer both ShoreTel premises- and cloud-based
solutions to channel partners in the U.S.
With this expanded agreement, Ingram Micro becomes a single
source for channel partners to purchase their ShoreTel
communications solutions. Being able to offer premises- and
cloud-based solutions makes it easier for Ingram Micro channel
partners to help their small and midsize business (SMB) customers
make the shift to a hybrid environment, a growing area in unified
communications. In addition, ShoreTel Sky enables channel partners
to add greater flexibility to their voice offerings with solutions
for the cloud, establishing new monthly recurring revenue streams
and helping to differentiate their offerings. Channel partners are
also able to focus on sales and customer service, while Ingram
Micro and ShoreTel manage carriers, infrastructure, maintenance,
support, applications and services.
"The growing adoption of cloud among SMBs has simplified the
business case for unified communications-as-a-service and given way
to increasing sales, service and support opportunities for channel
partners," said Eric Kohl, executive
director of Ingram Micro Advanced Solutions. "We are thrilled to
expand our ShoreTel relationship and help channel partners
establish a recurring revenue stream around unified communications
and take advantage of the move to hybrid IT environments."
"We have a long-standing alliance with Ingram Micro, and today's
news furthers their commitment to the ShoreTel solutions
portfolio," said David Petts, senior
vice president of worldwide sales at ShoreTel. "Ingram Micro is
among a select group of go-to-market partners that can offer
premises, cloud and hybrid UC solutions, ensuring customers the
greatest choice and flexibility that allow them to realize
increased productivity and improved communications."
About Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro helps businesses
Realize the Promise of Technology™. It delivers a full spectrum of
global technology and supply chain services to businesses around
the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud,
and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate
efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled
agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that
come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart
and ahead. Discover how Ingram Micro can help you Realize the
Promise of Technology. More at www.ingrammicro.com.
About ShoreTel
ShoreTel, Inc. (NASDAQ: 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's 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.
ShoreTel, ShoreTel Sky and the ShoreTel logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of ShoreTel, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks, trade names and service marks herein are
the property of their respective owners.
Media contact:
Katie
Maller
408-962-2786
kmaller@shoretel.com
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