SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- ShoreTel® (NASDAQ: SHOR), a leading
provider of communication solutions that make interactions
simple, announced today it received top accolades from two
industry awards programs. TMC, a global, integrated media company,
has named ShoreTel Connect™ as a 2017 Unified Communications
Product of the Year Award winner, and CRN®, a
brand of The Channel Company, has given ShoreTel a 5-Star rating in
its 2017 Partner Program Guide.
ShoreTel Connect Named TMC 2017 Unified Communications
Product of the Year
ShoreTel Connect is a complete unified communications solution
that delivers rich communications and collaboration features in an
intuitive, modern interface, making it easy for teams, partners and
customers to interact anytime and from any location. Connect
delivers business communications via cloud or premise through a
single user experience, providing IT groups with the simplest
approach to delivering rich end user features such as chat, desktop
sharing, presence, meeting management tools, contact center
capabilities, mobility and more. This past year, ShoreTel announced
several major enhancements to ShoreTel Connect which provide even
more flexibility and efficiency for users, including integrated
multi-point video conferencing, integrations with Google Chrome™
browser and Google G Suite™, and the new ShoreTel Teamwork app for
team collaboration.
"We are honored to be recognized by TMC for the second year in a
row," said Eugenia Corrales, Senior
Vice President of Solutions Group at ShoreTel. "The ShoreTel
Connect enhancements we have made over the past year have further
strengthened the modern, flexible experience that customers get
with our solution. We look forward to continuing our track record
of delivering powerful tools that provide an intuitive and seamless
customer experience."
To learn more about ShoreTel Connect, visit here.
ShoreTel Awarded 5-Star Rating in CRN 2017 Partner Program
Guide
CRN's 5-Star Partner Program Guide rating recognizes an elite
subset of companies that offer solution providers the best partner
opportunities in their channel programs. To determine the 2017
5-Star ratings, The Channel Company's research team assessed each
vendor's partner program based on investments in program offerings,
partner profitability, partner training, education and support,
marketing programs and resources, sales support and
communication.
CRN gave ShoreTel a 5-Star rating in its 2017
Partner Program Guide. This is ShoreTel's fourth consecutive year
with a 5-Star rating. ShoreTel's Champion Partner Program is
designed to help partners succeed through selling ShoreTel
solutions, offering infrastructure support services, or both.
"Being awarded a 5-Star rating for the fourth consecutive year
is a testament to the innovative approach that ShoreTel has taken
with our partner program," said Heather
Tenuto, vice president of global GTM strategy and programs
at ShoreTel. "The ongoing collaboration we have established with
our partner community helps us to continue delivering the kinds of
rich solutions, valuable market opportunities and exceptional
support that enable partners to be successful."
To learn more about ShoreTel's Champion Partner Program, visit
here.
About ShoreTel, Inc.
ShoreTel (NASDAQ: SHOR) provides
businesses worldwide with communication solutions that make
interactions simple. From business phone systems, unified
communications and contact center solutions to a fully hosted voice
and SMS development platform, ShoreTel delivers unmatched
flexibility and ease for companies looking to increase productivity
and drive innovation. ShoreTel offers solutions in the cloud,
onsite or a hybrid of both, giving customers the freedom to choose
the best fit for their business needs now and in the future.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale,
Calif., ShoreTel has offices and partners worldwide. For
more information, visit shoretel.com.
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About TMC
Global buyers rely on TMC's content-driven marketplaces to make
purchase decisions and navigate markets. This presents branding,
thought leadership and lead generation opportunities for
vendors/sellers.
About the Channel Company
The Channel Company enables
breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media,
engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative
marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we
connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and
end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel
experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative
new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology
marketplace. www.thechannelco.com
ShoreTel, ShoreTel Teamwork, ShoreTel Summit, ShoreTel
Connect and the ShoreTel logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of ShoreTel, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries. CRN is a
trademark or registered trademark of The Channel Company in
the United States and/or other
countries. Google Chrome and Google G Suite are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Google, 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.
ShoreTel contact:
Angela Allison for ShoreTel
shoretel@teamlewis.com
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