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Vince Bradley: Change the Channel – Join TCA
Together, we can create a channel that is esteemed not only for the monetary value it brings, but also for the best practices it promotes. (More) Cara Sievers: Silicon Valley’s Favorite Board Game
Techies are “on board” with a new game where players trade wood, sheep, wheat, rock and brick – no Web browser, IP connection, mouse or joystick needed. (More) CHANNEL SURFING
Q.Marketplace 2010 NEWS
Deltacom Cuts Agents
In December, several Deltacom agents received termination letters from the CLEC. (More) Qwest Shares QBPP 2009 Results, 2010 Plans
Despite the recession, revenue from the Qwest Business Partner Program grew in 2009.
PLUS: Qwest Names Top Partners
PLUS: Qwest Restructures QBPP Advisory Board Avaya Reveals Nortel Integration Roadmap
An evolving partner strategy lies at the heart of the combined company.
PLUS: Avaya Saves 500 Nortel Jobs Mitel Launches Mobile Voice and Data Service
Designed for corporate customers, it's fully integrated with Mitel's unified communications and collaboration applications. (More) ShoreTel Debuts ShoreTel 10
The latest version of ShoreTel’s UC software is called ideal for large enterprises. (More) Polycom Touts Channel Program Plans
In April, Polycom will launch the Choice Program with tiered levels and a certification program for particular products and verticals. (More) Verizon Wireless Rolls Out Cheaper Pricing Plans
The PR fight between the wireless operators has escalated now that Verizon has cut rates.
PLUS: AT&T, Sprint Join the Party
PLUS: Survey: Verizon Wireless Is Top Carrier XO, Hibernia Combine Long-Haul Assets
The companies will partner to expand their high-bandwidth connections across multiple U.S. cities and the Atlantic.
PLUS: XO, AT&T Almost Scammed for $15M FCC Could Be on Way to Making Net Neutrality Law
The Net neutrality debate has ramped up again thanks to the closing of a comments window at the FCC last week. (More) |
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Peter Drucker once called personal leadership “the only leadership that’s going to matter in the 21st century.” What’s your personal leadership IQ? Take our quiz to find out. (More) PHONE+ Asks: Can An Agent Survive on Referrals Alone?
See if you agree with answers from agents Doug Turpin, VGE, and Gregory Nasto, Special Agent Advisors. (More)
PHONE+ POLL: Are Carriers Lowering Commissions on Non-Strategic Product Sales?
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All voters are selling or plan to sell cloud computing. Half said they already are selling it. There is still time to weigh in. Vote.
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Verizon Wireless: Metered Billing Coming Joe Nacchio, Ex-Qwest CEO, Denied New Trial CompTIA Announces Board of Directors for 2010 ScanSource, IBM, ShoreTel Enter UC Agreement Despite Delays, Skype for BlackBerry Coming STATS
SMBs Embrace SaaS, Managed Services UC Market To Top $1 Billion by 2013 Mobile Revenues To Hit $1 Trillion by 2013 |
