Sandler Partners, Cox Business Team to Deliver Premium Services to Channel

America’s fastest-growing distributor of connectivity and cloud services launches Cox Business master agency program

LOS ANGELES – July 19, 2016 – Sandler Partners, America’s fastest growing distributor of connectivity and cloud services, and Cox Business, a business unit of Cox Communications, Inc., the country’s third-largest cable provider and multiservice broadband communications and technology company to more than 350,000 small and regional businesses, announced today that Sandler Partners will become one of the company’s first master agents. This partnership will enable Sandlers’ more than 3,400 technology sales partners, agents, VARs and MSPs to sell Cox Business award-winning services in multiple Cox markets.

The agreement builds upon successful regional collaboration between the firms. “We’ve been working regionally with Cox Business for many years,” said Alan Sandler, founder and managing partner for Sandler Partners. “We’re excited to be integral to the launch of Cox Business’ broader program. Many of our agent partners encounter interest in the Cox Business brand in the field, and this expanded relationship will make it even easier for them to facilitate Cox Business services, especially for multilocation customers. This new agreement provides excellent opportunities for both Cox Business and our partners.”

“Sandler Partners has a strong, proven record of sustained high growth rates and deep support for both their agent partners and their customers,” said John Muscarella, director of channel sales and programs at Cox Business. “We are pleased to expand and consolidate our partnership with Sandler Partners under a single agreement that will simplify the sales process and accelerate joint business development. We look forward to delivering Cox Business connectivity and advanced services to Sandler Partners sales agents and their customers in multiple Cox Business markets.”

The agreement announced today makes Sandler Partners the only master agency in the industry with direct agreements with all four of the nation’s largest cable companies.

About Sandler Partners
Sandler Partners is America’s Fastest Growing Distributor of Connectivity & Cloud Services. In 2015, Sandler Partners was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for the sixth straight year. Over the years, we expanded beyond our telecom roots to also deliver best-in-class cloud, colo, mobility and continuity solutions from 100+ suppliers through a network of more than 3,400 expert technology sales partners — agents, VARs and MSPs — to thousands of small, medium and enterprise organizations nationwide. For more information, visit www.sandlerpartners.com.

About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in broadband, voice and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For nine years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity 11 times. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

Press Contacts
For Sandler Partners:
Jessica Cunha
jcunha@sandlerpartners.com
310.796.1393

For Cox Communications:
Shana Keith
Shana.Keith@cox.com
404.269.0942