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TBI Supports Microsoft Response Point Connectivity
Telecom Brokerage Inc. (TBI) is the first master agency to sign on to support the new Microsoft Response Point, software-based IP PBX. But rather than being simply another distributor, TBI has a different role — helping Microsoft Small Business Specialists manage the connectivity part of the bundle.
“TBI provides our Response Point channel partners another important sourcing option,” said Rex Backman, senior product manager, Microsoft. “TBI can be their single point of contact for all of their PSTN and SIP trunking needs in the U.S. and Canada.”
Microsoft Response Point debuted in October 2007 and is packaged as an appliance by three OEMs — D-Link, Aastra Technologies Ltd. and Quanta Computer Inc.
(Continue reading the full story
featured in the Phone + March 18th e-newsletter)
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Cbeyond Teams with TBI, Expands Footprint
03/04/2009 Cbeyond Inc. announced at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo this week that it has signed master agency Telecom Brokerage Inc. (TBI) and that it is now halfway to its goal of serving 25 MSAs.
Cbeyond’s agreement with TBI enables the two companies to sell a bundle with Cbeyond’s BeyondVoice with SIPconnect and Microsoft Response Point. TBI will be offering this integrated solution through its network of 800 subagents.
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TBI PARTNERS WITH SPECTRUM FOR A TRUE TEM SOLUTION
CINCINNATI, Ohio, January 26, 2009 – Spectrum Inc. a national telecommunications management company, announces a new partnership with Telecom Brokerage Incorporated (TBI) to offer Spectrum’s full-featured Telecom Expense Management (TEM) Solution, TrueVue®.
“After evaluating over a dozen companies, we decided to partner with Spectrum because of the advanced technologies and agent-friendly architecture of their TrueVue® application,” said Geoffrey Shepstone, President of TBI.
This partnership allows TBI to offer advanced TEM solutions to its agents that will improve information access, enhance operational workflows, and provide tools and customized reports to manage telecom assets and all related expenses.
Spectrum’s CEO, Troy McCracken states why he believes the partnership with TBI will be so successful: “Most TEM companies develop their software around specific telecommunications needs. Spectrum, on the other hand, uses its depth of telecommunications experience to develop a comprehensive TEM solution embedded in a user-friendly software application. In other words, TrueVue® is the culmination of our expertise as a telecommunications management company first, and software engineering capabilities second. Therefore, we are more attuned to the needs of TBI’s agents.”
A “kick off” of this partnership will be held at the Phone+ Expo in Las Vegas, March 1st - 3rd. TBI will be exhibiting at booth #1412, and Spectrum will be at booth #1620.
About TBI
Telecom Brokerage, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest Telecom Master Agents, representing more than sixty industry providers. With extensive knowledge and industry expertise, TBI offers a one-stop source for unbiased advice and the most aggressive pricing on telecom services from major providers of Internet, Data, Local, Long Distance, Conferencing and Managed Services. For more information, please visit www.tbicom.com.
About Spectrum, Inc.
One of the country's foremost telecommunications management companies, Spectrum, Inc., helps its clients manage the entire telecommunications lifecycle. Based in Cincinnati, Spectrum's offerings include its TrueVue® TEM solution, expert carrier-independent consulting, network design, management and optimization, contract negotiation, and proven customer support. For further information, please visit www.3spectrum.com.
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TBI announces a new vendor agreement with TSR Solutions for carrier-nuetral Data Center space in
key Midwest location! - -Read Press Release
NetWolves names Telecom Brokerage, Inc.
2008 Master Agent of the Year!
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TBI IS FIRST APPOINTED MASTER AGENCY FOR MICROSOFT RESPONSE POINT
TBI now provides the Microsoft Small Business Specialist (SBS) with a single point of contact for communications network services with the Response Point system. Proposing a network provider with the Response Point business system is a way for the Microsoft VAR to provide a complete
communications solution to their customer. With TBI, the VAR can provide an entire Response Point solution, including network services, to the client with options that are tailored to their needs. In addition to the revenue from the sale of the Response Point system, TBI offers VARs an ‘Evergreen’
residual revenue stream from network services.
Microsoft’s Response Point is an affordable, technically advanced communications solution for Small Business Customers. “As a Certified Master Agent for Response Point, TBI is now able to provide Microsoft network solutions for SMB customers,” commented Geoffrey Shepstone, CEO of TBI.
“TBI provides our Response Point channel partners another important sourcing option,” said Rex Backman, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft. “TBI can be their single point of contact for all of their PSTN and SIP trunking needs in the U.S. and Canada.”
“Microsoft’s entry into business communications is a strategic opportunity for the telecom industry. We have positioned TBI with Microsoft to maximize these benefits for our channel partners and their customers,” noted Shepstone.
TBI is renowned for the personal attention they give to their channel partner agents. According to Ken Mercer, Senior Vice President of TBI, "We have a powerful management and commissions portal, a vast network of the most advanced global service providers, and the most agent friendly
‘Evergreen’ contract in the industry. In addition, we offer an award winning support team, ongoing training, and a professional commitment to provide our agents with unparalleled service."
To learn more about TBI visit them at the Internet Telephony Expo in Miami, Feb 2-4, Booth #722; or at the Channel Partner Show in Las Vegas, March 1-3, Booth #1412.
ABOUT MICROSOFT
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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