Each solution award was judged on the quality and innovative nature of the solution provided, the benefits provided to the customer including ROI measurement, the competition and differentiation – what made each channel partner stand out.
The winners were:
SME Open Communications Solution (HiPath OpenOffice ME) Winner: Utilize plc for its HiPath OpenOffice ME unified communications implementation at Napier Scott Executive Search Ltd
SME Open Communications Solution (HiPath 3000) Winner: RDC Communications for its HiPath 3000 implementation at Carbolite Ltd to support the migration to IP communications
Enterprise Mobility Solution Winner: Daly Telecom for its flexible, secure wireless network deployment at Dunelm (Soft Furnishings Limited) stores across the UK
Customer Interaction Solution Winner: Dolphin Communications Solutions Ltd. for a HiPath ProCenter Enterprise implementation designed to improve first contact resolution at Stanley Securities.
Large Enterprise Open Communications Solution: Lloyds Business IP for a High Definition video conferencing and collaboration solution (including 7 HiPath 3800) covering 10 of Cranswick Plc’s main sites in the UK.
Sales Awards Winners- decided on business volume
Channel Salesperson of the year: Dan Clarke- Lloyds Business IP
Reseller of the year: Datasharp
Distributor of the year: Nimans
“Our success can be attributed to the dedication and commitment of our partners to ensure the customer experience is a positive one,” said Leon Mangan, sales director indirect channel, Siemens Enterprise Communications. “The evolution of the Go Forward! channel programme plus portfolio enhancements will further equip our channel partners with the tools they need to go to market easily and successfully, so together we can deliver innovative unified communications solutions to end customers.”