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01732 759725 24 NEWS : VENDORS Gernot Sagl Communications company Conn3ct has acquired ICR Speech Solutions & Services Limited, a speech application development company specialising in interactive voice response (IVR) and next generation speech bot technology. ICR’s skills and intellectual property in IVR complement Conn3ct’s skillset and will enable it to offer a fully automated caller experience where complex queries can be quickly identified and routed to a live agent. Conn3ct CEO Alex Tupman said: “We want to move away from individual channel bots to a single conversation AI engine that supports voice and chat channels. After careful consideration of the market players, we determined that ICR is not only a great strategic fit for Conn3ct’s future vision but can ensure that we are at the cutting-edge of IVR technology and, ultimately, the customer experience.” https://www.conn3ct.com/ Conn3ct acquires speech bot specialist Wireless Logic launches new partner programme IoT connectivity platform provider Wireless Logic has launched a three-tier IoT Channel Partner Accelerator Programme (Platinum, Gold, Silver) to support top performing and high potential partners and help them identify, nurture and close business in the fast-growing IoT market. Benefits include quarterly incentives, co-branding of Wireless Logic marketing material, dedicated Channel Manager support and training, plus exclusive sales tools. Wireless Logic delivers a portfolio of IoT and M2M cellular connectivity services including 4G/LTE Routers and private network infrastructure, with connected assets managed and controlled through the SIMPro SIM management platform. https://www.wirelesslogic.com/ partners/accelerator-programme / A bigger footprint for Vectra AI Network threat detection and response (NDR) specialist Vectra AI is seeking to expand its global footprint by significantly increasing its investment in partner relationships, including a new global channel partner programme. This features three categories of partner – sell (reselling Vectra); deliver services (delivering Vectra services with partner solutions); and manage services (implementing Vectra as a managed service). Each of these is sub-divided into two tiers: Ambassador partners that have demonstrated higher levels of capability and performance; and Authorised partners that are in the early stages of their relationship with Vectra and undertaking sales accreditation and technical certification training. https://partners.vectra.ai/ Vodia approval for UC-Reseller UC-Reseller, the voice and messaging solutions distributor and SIP Trunking provider, has announced a strategic partnership with SIP Server Software Developer Vodia Networks that will see UC-Reseller listed as an officially approved SIP Trunking Provider within the Vodia PBX. Following interop testing by Vodia Networks, resellers and MSPs in the UK can now utilise UC-Reseller’s certified SIP Trunking services for voice calls as an integrated and compliant solution. Stuart Rudd, Channel Director at UC- Reseller, said: “We are very pleased to have successfully passed Vodia Networks interop test for certified SIP Trunking for the Vodia PBX. UC-Reseller provides a self-service provisioning platform for SIP Trunking, including number purchase (including International numbering from over 40 countries and 5,000 area codes) and porting, together with market leading Fraud Mitigation Platform with live monitoring for resellers. UC-Reseller provides both UK Unlimited SIP Bundles as well as traditional Pay as You Use SIP channels and can also customise bundles for resellers to make them different in the marketplace.” ucreseller.co.uk Bigger cash bonuses for Snom partners IP phone manufacturer Snom is offering silver and gold partners up to five times higher cash bonuses until the end of September as part of its ‘restart’ campaign. Gernot Sagl, CEO at Snom Technology GmBH, said: “We are currently experiencing an unprecedented situation that is economically challenging for us and our partners. We believe that, especially now, collaboration is beneficial for everyone, which is why we have decided to raise the bonuses that our partners receive from us when they buy a Snom product.” He added: “We’ve also significantly expanded our product portfolio. Now, every provider we work with can profit from our ‘restart campaign’, from the DECT specialist to the provider of headset solutions for the home office, as well as the classic telecommunications retailer.” www.snom.com Vodafone on tour Vodafone has been revealed as Lead Partner of the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions tour against world champions South Africa from July 3 to August 7, 2021. This is in addition to Vodafone’s existing partnerships with Wasps and the IRFU. Billing People awards The Billing People organisation, recently set up to highlight the work of billing professionals, has announced the launch of the annual National Billing People Awards. Sponsored by billing solutions provider Union Street Technologies, the awards are free to enter, with the winners being announced during a virtual event on Thursday 24th September. Award categories include Reseller Billing Team of the Year, Billing Revenue Growth Champion and Continuous Billing Service Leader. billingpeople.com Easing the transition to Wi-Fi 6 Cambium Networks, a provider of wireless networking solutions, is introducing new programs to help partners, distributors and MSPs transition enterprise customers to the faster speeds and lower TCO of Wi-Fi 6 technology. The Cambium ConnectedPartner program includes: an upgraded partner portal; a TCO Profiler software tool for comparing deployment options; a ‘not for resale’ Wi-Fi 6 starter kit; channel marketing and inside sales resources; virtual partner bootcamps; free online training; virtual online demonstration capabilities; and extra digital marketing funds. Cambium’s new Wi-Fi 6 products include wireless access points, multi-gigabit switches and enhanced cloud-based software that simplifies wireless network design and deployment.