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National Post
29-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
GTT Wins Three 2025 Visionary Spotlight Awards: Channel Program of the Year, CSP Network Infrastructure Innovation of the Year and Digital Transformation Award
Article content GTT recognized for leadership in technology innovation, digital transformation, and commitment to empowering channel partners and driving mutual growth. Article content Article content ARLINGTON, Va. — GTT Communications Inc., a leader in networking and security as a service for multinational organizations, has won three ChannelVision Magazine Visionary Spotlight Awards. The awards recognize GTT for its overall excellence and outstanding contributions in the following categories: Article content 'These awards reflect our relentless commitment to putting partners first. At GTT, we're obsessed with helping trusted advisors and technology service distributors win in today's complex market.' Article content Channel Program of the Year 2025 CSP Network Infrastructure Innovation of the Year 2025 Digital Transformation Award 2025 Article content 'These awards reflect our relentless commitment to putting partners first,' said Joan Logan, President, Americas Division, GTT. 'At GTT, we're obsessed with helping trusted advisors and technology service distributors win in today's complex market. That means no blocked accounts, seamless co-selling, and a digital-first experience that places our customers and partners at the center of engagements. We're proud to deliver innovation that empowers the channel to thrive in the age of AI, security and global connectivity.' Article content 'GTT stood out in the highly competitive 2025 Visionary Spotlight Awards for its compelling channel approach and unique Envision global technology platform proposition,' said Berge Kaprelian, President and CEO, ChannelVision. 'We congratulate GTT for its impressive award wins, demonstrating technology leadership, continuous innovation, and deep commitment to growing its channel partnerships.' Article content The annual Visionary Spotlight Awards highlight contributions to communications and the channel across multiple categories, including products, services, deployments and more. ChannelVision editors and an independent panel of judges evaluate entries across key parameters such as overall innovation, future industry impact, creativity, feature set differentiation, ease of use and interoperability. Article content GTT was recognized for exemplifying progressive innovation within the communications industry, showcasing a myriad of opportunities for channel partners to enhance their roles as trusted partners for business success. Article content About GTT Article content GTT is a leading networking and security as a service provider for multinational organizations, connecting people and machines to data and applications — anywhere in the world. We serve thousands of organizations, bringing together the right people, partners, and technology to reduce the burden on IT teams and solve the most pressing networking and security challenges. Built on our top-ranked global Tier 1 network, the GTT Envision platform provides visibility, insights, orchestration, and control, enabling customers with consumable solutions to achieve business missions and meet ongoing demand when, where, and how needed. Our portfolio includes SASE, SD-WAN, security, internet, voice, and other connectivity options, complemented by a suite of professional services and exceptional sales and support teams in local markets around the globe. We partner with our customers to deliver Greater Technology Together. Learn more at Article content ChannelVision Magazine ( which operates under its parent company, Beka Business Media, is a bi-monthly publication and website that is read by channel partners that sell all manner of voice, data, access, managed and business services – both on premise and 'in the cloud' – as well as technology gear and equipment, primarily in the SMB space. ChannelVision offers a highly focused and efficient way for service providers and hardware and software companies to reach experienced channel partners targeting the small/medium business space. More than two-thirds of ChannelVision's subscribers (plus an additional and growing Web-based readership) are telecom agents and equipment VARs. The company is also the driving force behind the annual CVxEXPO ( community gathering, each November. In 2025, CvxEXPO will take place Nov. 3-5 in Glendale, Arizona. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content GTT Media Inquiries: Article content Americas: Mary Lynn Heath, GTT +1-646-214-4078 Article content Europe: Siria Nielsen, GTT +31-6-2835-4259 Article content Article content Article content
Al Bawaba
29-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Mindware Expands Footprint into East Africa with Strategic Launch in Nairobi
As part of its strategic expansion, Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, marked a powerful new chapter in its growth journey with the official launch of its East Africa operations, celebrated through a high-energy event in Nairobi on 27th May together over 200 channel partners, industry leaders, top vendor representatives, and channel partners, the event served as a clear declaration of Mindware's commitment to empowering East Africa's digital future. The Nairobi office, now fully operational, will serve as the company's strategic hub for East Africa covering Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia."This launch is not just about opening doors, it's about opening possibilities," said Spiros Rafailovits, Territory Manager, East Africa at Mindware. "We are here to co-create the future of technology in East Africa by investing in people, forging trusted partnerships, and delivering cutting-edge solutions that accelerate growth across the region."Since announcing its East Africa expansion earlier this year, Mindware has made bold strides; doubling its local workforce, onboarding regional vendors, and hosting partner enablement sessions across key markets. These actions reflect Mindware's strong momentum and growing relevance in the launch event went beyond the traditional format, with inspiring keynote addresses, forward-looking panel discussions, and networking sessions that enabled stakeholders to explore Mindware's expanded portfolio and strategic roadmap. In line with its partner-first strategy, Mindware has rolled out technical and sales enablement programs, and is working with vendors to deliver certification courses tailored to local market new partnerships already signed with regional ICT providers, Mindware is set to announce several new vendor collaborations in the coming weeks further expanding its portfolio in cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and enterprise Voices"Mindware's setup in Kenya has brought a new level of professionalism and opportunity to the local IT channel. Their commitment to partner success is evident in every interaction. As it is said, 'focusing on customer satisfaction is crucial to building lasting relationships', this is exactly the game changer that Mindware has brought to the Kenyan market. We can't ask for anything more.'- Cornelious Anjichi, Chief Finance Officer at Down to Earth Technologies'Mindware's setup in Kenya has brought a new level of professionalism and opportunity to the local IT channel. Their commitment to partner success is evident in every interaction. Working with Mindware has been a game-changer. Their local presence means faster support, better access to new technologies, and a new partnership approach that helps us grow.' - Peris Kabora, Supply Chain and Administration Manager at Sybyl Kenya Ltd.
Zawya
28-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Mindware expands footprint into East Africa with strategic launch in Nairobi
NAIROBI, KENYA: As part of its strategic expansion, Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, marked a powerful new chapter in its growth journey with the official launch of its East Africa operations, celebrated through a high-energy event in Nairobi on 27th May 2025. Bringing together over 200 channel partners, industry leaders, top vendor representatives, and channel partners, the event served as a clear declaration of Mindware's commitment to empowering East Africa's digital future. The Nairobi office, now fully operational, will serve as the company's strategic hub for East Africa covering Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. "This launch is not just about opening doors, it's about opening possibilities," said Spiros Rafailovits, Territory Manager, East Africa at Mindware. "We are here to co-create the future of technology in East Africa by investing in people, forging trusted partnerships, and delivering cutting-edge solutions that accelerate growth across the region." Since announcing its East Africa expansion earlier this year, Mindware has made bold strides; doubling its local workforce, onboarding regional vendors, and hosting partner enablement sessions across key markets. These actions reflect Mindware's strong momentum and growing relevance in the region. The launch event went beyond the traditional format, with inspiring keynote addresses, forward-looking panel discussions, and networking sessions that enabled stakeholders to explore Mindware's expanded portfolio and strategic roadmap. In line with its partner-first strategy, Mindware has rolled out technical and sales enablement programs, and is working with vendors to deliver certification courses tailored to local market needs. With new partnerships already signed with regional ICT providers, Mindware is set to announce several new vendor collaborations in the coming weeks further expanding its portfolio in cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and enterprise technologies. Partner Voices "Mindware's setup in Kenya has brought a new level of professionalism and opportunity to the local IT channel. Their commitment to partner success is evident in every interaction. As it is said, 'focusing on customer satisfaction is crucial to building lasting relationships', this is exactly the game changer that Mindware has brought to the Kenyan market. We can't ask for anything more.' - Cornelious Anjichi, Chief Finance Officer at Down to Earth Technologies 'Mindware's setup in Kenya has brought a new level of professionalism and opportunity to the local IT channel. Their commitment to partner success is evident in every interaction. Working with Mindware has been a game-changer. Their local presence means faster support, better access to new technologies, and a new partnership approach that helps us grow.' Peris Kabora, Supply Chain and Administration Manager at Sybyl Kenya Ltd. -Ends- About Mindware Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, takes pride in offering top-quality global brands to over 7,500 partners with legal entities in 13 countries. With a rich history dating back to 1991 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE, Mindware's unwavering commitment spans over three decades, empowering businesses with cutting-edge IT solutions, AI technologies, and fostering digital transformation. Mindware's comprehensive offering encompasses a selection of leading brands in infrastructure, networking, security, storage, and artificial intelligence solutions. As part of its Value-Added Distribution (VAD) methodology, Mindware goes the extra mile to provide supplementary value-added services to its reselling partners including pre-sales consultancy, implementation services, local technical support, AI enablement, marketing enablement tools, and multiple channel-enabling programs. Supported by strategically positioned logistic centres in key locations, Mindware ensures seamless distribution across all channels, efficiently catering to the needs of its esteemed partners and customers in both traditional IT and emerging AI landscapes. | |
National Post
07-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Allied Telesis Invests in Sales Enablement Platform With Intangi Eco-System
Article content Designed to optimise the channel partner experience, the Intangi Iris platform will streamline configuration and design, simplifying the process of crafting tailored customer solutions. Article content Article content SAN JOSE, Calif. — Today, Allied Telesis, a global leader in connectivity solutions and intelligent networking tools, is significantly enhancing its channel partner ecosystem with the adoption of the Intangi Iris configuration, design, and quoting platform. This strategic investment will enable partners to create Allied Telesis and other best-of-breed multi-vendor solutions tailored to their customers' need and underscores the company's commitment to empowering its partners with cutting-edge tools to help drive mutual growth and success. Article content The vendor agnostic Intangi Iris platform will bring a wealth of benefits to Allied Telesis valued partners enabling them to deliver exceptional customer experiences and capitalize on new market opportunities. Article content Intangi Iris is a comprehensive digital platform designed to streamline and elevate every aspect of the partner journey, from sales and marketing to technical support and training. The platform will allow Allied Telesis channel partners to effortlessly create and customize robust, tailored solutions for their clients. It provides a comprehensive list of the Allied Telesis product portfolio and a complementary product list from other vendors. Its multi-vendor compatibility enables partners to seamlessly integrate Allied Telesis solutions with existing infrastructures. Article content The platform provides integrators with free tools and data, enabling everyone to work with the same tool set, and allows partners to efficiently communicate product data, improving their ability to sell network solutions. Article content Rahul Gupta, Chief Technology Officer at Allied Telesis emphasises that 'At Allied Telesis, we understand that our success is inextricably linked to the success of our partners. We invest in industry-leading solutions for our partners to use, such as Intangi Iris, because our partners are an extension of our team, our trusted advisors in the field, and the driving force behind bringing innovative solutions to our customers.' Article content About Allied Telesis Article content For more than 35 years, Allied Telesis has been delivering reliable, intelligent connectivity for everything from enterprise organizations to complex, critical infrastructure projects around the globe. In a world moving toward Smart Cities and the Internet of Things, networks must evolve rapidly to meet new challenges. Allied Telesis award-winning smart technologies, products, and services deliver efficient and secure solutions for people, organizations, and 'things,' ensuring that our customers enjoy increased value and lower operating costs. We are committed to providing our customers with solutions designed and built to the highest standards and quality. Our manufacturing conforms to ISO 9001 standards and our facilities adhere to the strict ISO 14001 standard to ensure a healthier planet. Learn more at Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
