Welcome to the new NetFortris Quarterly Partner Newsletter packed with the latest news, tools and industry information on cloud communication solutions. Please don't hesitate to give us feedback at partners@netfortris.com. NetFortris CEO Corner  | It is an undeniable fact that the cloud Unified Communications (UC) market is growing. Infonetics research predicts that by 2017, the global market for cloud voice services and UC will reach nearly $12 billion. Businesses are looking for ways to address the needs of increasingly mobile employees and seeking solutions for a BYOD landscape. Read more about NetFortris partnership with Genband to offer solutions on their Experius Platform. |
Product Roundup New Unified Communications Platform Spells Opportunity  Earlier this spring, NetFortris announced our new Unified Communications and Mobility Platform. It's been a huge hit with enterprises of all sizes, and is proving to be a great opportunity for channel partners. The platform offers advanced UC capabilities including support for multi-party video conferencing, file and desktop sharing, bandwidth optimization capabilities and support for Windows and iOS® smartphones and tablets. Because the new platform is WebRTC compliant, customization capabilities and support for specialized communications applications is built in. To learn more, read our announcement or download our data sheet. READ MORE
Netfortris to Offer Polycom Business Media Phones and Desktop Video Conferencing in the NetFortris UC-Ready Cloud Communications Platform  NetFortris now offers a variety of Polycom desk phone models to meet a variety of customers needs. The Polycom conference phone is its proven model that delivers superior performance for small to mid-sized conference rooms. For larger configurations, NetFortris will work directly with Polycom to provide IP phone solutions that meet specific business needs. Standard phone choices include: Polycom VVX 310, 410, 500 and 600 Business Media Phones, Polycom VVX Camera, and Polycom IP 6000 PoE Conference phone READ MORE
Perspectives Every week, we share perspectives, ideas and insights on the NetFortris blog. Some of our most visited posts are included here, but for the complete list, please be sure to follow us there and join the conversation. A Service Providers Road to Unified Communications  It is an undeniable fact that the cloud Unified Communications (UC) market is growing. Infonetics research predicts that by 2017, the global market for cloud voice services and UC will reach nearly $12 billion. Businesses are looking for ways to address the needs of increasingly mobile employees and seeking solutions for a BYOD landscape. Read more about NetFortris partnership with Genband to offer solutions on their Experius Platform. READ MORE
The Inescapable Shift to Cloud Communications  Now is a time of rapid change for communications infrastructure. Businesses are embracing this dynamic shift and discovering the many benefits of cloud-based solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of a highly mobile workforce. A recent Frost & Sullivan study shows that CIOs now focus on cloud-based solutions in all areas of IT, and traditional unified communications (UC) are migrating from on-premise solutions to cloud offerings known as Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). READ MORE
Customer Highlights  With more than 55 million credit card transactions per year, Thorntons was looking for a provider that could offer security in a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS)-compliant MPLS network. As their business grew in complexity, they required around-the-clock services for both customers and employees. They were seeking a true technology partner who understood their current business needs and also shared a vision for their future goals. They needed a partner who could combine enterprise-level security and industry-leading uptime with high-touch, concierge-level customer service. Download the case study here. READ MORE Tools to Help You Sell Please visit our resource page to access the latest and greatest whitepapers, data sheets and customer case studies. Frost and Sullivan Whitepaper  As your customers develop their UC strategy, it's important to have a detailed plan. Lucky, there has been a lot of research done on what works and what doesn't. Recently, we hosted Frost and Sullivan Analyst, Michael Brandenburg, for a webinar called A Sustainable Approach to Hosted IP Telephony and UCC Services Deployment. You can see the replay here, or download the exclusive Frost and Sullivan white paper from this event on the home page of our website. DOWNLOAD In the News Here's our top Press Releases and News Coverage over the last quarter. Please follow our news page, or check back to see what's moving and shaking in cloud communications! NetFortris aims to improve customer experience with GENBANDs mobility suite Leveraging GENBANDs comprehensive mobility suite NetFortris can now offer its customers expanded support for Android and Apple devices through branded apps available in Google Play and Apple's App Store; enhanced video calling, instant messaging, conferencing and voicemail capabilities; and tighter integration for provisioning, licensing and feature control of its UC mobility offerings. READ MORE
Six UC and IP Telephony Pitfalls That Ruin ROI Anyone tasked with assessing and purchasing PBX and UC solutions knows it's a jungle out there, and the right path is hard to identify, let alone navigate. Telcos are constantly conjuring up wider enterprise solutions, and point players have cropped up to push a seemingly infinite set of communications must-haves. Three decades of building and managing communications frameworks for global clients has given me a unique perspective on evolving UC. Let me arm you with some tips and lessons I've learned along the way. READ MORE
Promotions, Events, and Tid Bits
Unwrap a New BMW from NetFortris  NetFortris has recently launched a new Channel Partner Program featuring enhanced marketing and sales support for our partners. And to show our commitment to our channel partners, we're giving away a two year lease on a BMW 3 Series. To find out more about this exciting contest and how your organization can access benefits including thousands in co-marketing support, contact your NetFortris Channel Partner Manager at partners@netfortris.com. FIND OUT MORE
Upcoming Events  | NetFortris' Fairway Fiesta Join us to learn about NetFortris partner enablement strategy and new UC platform. Play fun golf games, network with peers, and enjoy lunch at TopGolf Alexandria. Please RSVP to Bana Qashu at bana.qashu@netfortris.com,no later than Tuesday, August 11, 2015. |
NetFortris Channel Partner Team Questions? Interested in learning more about the new NetFortris programs and products, contact your NetFortris Channel Partner Team Member. | East: Donald (DJ) Kreft Regional Vice President of Channel Sales, Eastern Region P 678-278-1445 dj.kreft@netfortris.com | |
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