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Avaya Announces 2014 Channel
Carousel Industries’

Tim Kennedy Appointed
Partners of the Year and 2015
to CompTIA Telecom
Advisory Council
Channel Priorities

Carousel Industries, announced that Tim
Kennedy has been appointed to the CompTIA
Telecom Advisory Council. CompTIA is a Avaya, a global provider of business growth in Mid-Market and achieved overall year networking growth, in addition to
non-proit trade association focused on the IT communications and collaboration sotware and Avaya revenue growth while demonstrating overall revenue growth in the entire Avaya
industry, and its Telecom Advisory Council is a 19-member strategic think-tank dedicated services, today announced its Avaya Connect Partners of the Year for 2014. hese channel dedication to growing a Mid-Market Practice.
Avaya Mid-Market Partner of the Year: portfolio. hese partners also have demonstrated their commitment to the Avaya full stack growth
to identifying industry trends while furthering partners were recognized at its annual Americas ● (US) Carousel Industries of North America, Inc.
initiatives.
ideas and initiatives relating to the ongoing Executive Partner Forum in Cancun, Mexico, an Mid-Market Partner of the Year (Americas Networking Partner of the Year (US):
convergence of IT and telecom.
event to drive partner engagement and focus on ● International): 6Telecom (Canada)
● Integration Partners Corporation
Kennedy, who has been Carousel’s Vice growth priorities for the year.
Avaya Services Partner of the Year: Partners ● Networking Partner of the Year (Americas
President of Carrier Services for nearly two he Avaya Connect Partner Program is a who are dedicated to achieving exceptional International): Ikusi (Mexico)
years, has over 25 years of experience in the IT global reseller program that makes it easy for Customer Satisfaction Scores helping to Avaya Growth Partner of the Year: Partners
channel and telecom industry.
partners to get fast access to Avaya resources and contribute to Avaya’s industry reputation and that truly are transforming their business from a
In his role at Carousel, he is responsible for innovations.
unprecedented Net Promoter Scores. hese traditional interconnect company to selling the
the corporate strategy and growth of Carousel’s his year, Avaya focused on the partners are all top producers for services, have full stack of Avaya solutions across all segments.
national Carrier Services practice — which was transformation occurring in the industry and strong renewal rates, and have demonstrated ● Growth Partner of the Year (US): MAC
established several years ago to provide carrier how channel partners can capitalize on the shit. creative business practices focused on selling Source
neutral solutions to customers’ networking and In this vein, the company is driving a partner- Avaya Preferred Maintenance oferings
● Growth Partner of the Year (Americas
integration challenges.
enablement strategy to address the growing ● Support Services Partner of the Year (US): International): Connex (Canada)
“I am pleased to play a role in such a diverse, market demand for Engagement Solutions in the NACR
As Avaya enters 2015, the company will
purpose-driven advisory council,” commented midmarket and enterprise with lexible, cloud- ● Support Services Partner of the Year look to the channel for continued growth in
Tim Kennedy.
based services available through the channel.
(Americas International): TELMEX (Mexico)
key solution areas and alignment with services
“his will not only be a fantastic opportunity he event also celebrated those Avaya Services Innovation Partner of the Year:
strategy. Avaya is also looking to accelerate
for me to acquire knowledge while among Connect Channel Partners who have successfully he winners in this category found new and commerce through improvements in partner processes that further reduce purchase and
many of our industry recognized leaders, but also impart my own experience — including driven business outcomes for their customers. Channel partners receiving awards at this year’s innovative ways to bring to market the Avaya advanced services solutions, including the renewal quote times. With these advancements,
Carousel’s deep managed services knowledge conference are not only innovation enablers but integration with private and public cloud Avaya hopes to continue to improve the ease of
— to a very important market constituency.”
also help Avaya achieve growth metrics in key oferings.
doing business with its partners and build on
Kennedy’s diverse background includes senior areas. Based on these criteria, Avaya recognizes ● Services Innovation Partner of the Year the 12 percent satisfaction increase it saw in
management experience at an IT VAR, several the following channel partners in the United (US): Teletech
2014. ■
national carriers and Carousel Industries, a States and Americas International (comprised of ● Services Innovation Partner of the Year For further details on the Avaya Connect
leading national integrator. He received a B.S.
Canada, Central and Latin America):
(Americas International): Alestra (Mexico)
program or on becoming an Avaya Connect
in economics from Southern Connecticut State Avaya Mid Market Partner of the Year:
Avaya Networking Partner of the Year:
channel partner, visit: www.avaya.com/usa/
University. ■
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