San Jose, CA — AdvanTel, Inc. announced today that it has been named a Platinum Business Partner by Avaya Inc., a leading global provider of business communications applications, software and services. The Platinum certification is the highest Avaya offers. It indicates that the AdvanTel team has developed the comprehensive skills needed to help today’s businesses transform their operations with Internet protocol (IP) telephony and reap the benefits of new Intelligent Communications applications.

AdvanTel sells Avaya business communications systems, design and implementation services from its offices in San Jose, Sacramento and San Francisco, California.

In recognition of the multi-vendor nature of today’s business networks, Avaya Platinum partners earn their status not only by certifying staff members in the operation of Avaya systems and software, but also in the operation of solutions offered by other major information technology vendors. In addition, Platinum partner companies must meet rigorous service delivery and customer satisfaction criteria, develop comprehensive marketing plans and meet annual revenue commitments for the sale of Avaya solutions and services.

“Avaya’s BusinessPartner certification program helps us ensure that customers have a consistent, quality experience from purchase through implementation and ongoing support,” said Ken Archer, vice president, North America Channels, Avaya. “We are very pleased that AdvanTel has aligned with Avaya to provide the expertise in intelligent communications to customers to help us extend our reach and deliver the kinds of complete, end-to-end solutions that meet the challenges businesses and organizations face today.”

About AdvanTel
AdvanTel is a premiere technology solutions provider; designing, implementing and maintaining powerful converged communication networks for enterprise customers nationwide. From its offices in San Jose, Sacramento and San Francisco, California, AdvanTel has been building a reputation as a customer service oriented company since 1984. Their customers include Fortune 100 companies as well as the up and coming tech start-up. AdvanTel’s experienced engineers and technicians are prepared to help your organization move to the next level with solutions for Security, LAN/ WAN design and installation; VOIP and Traditional voice solutions; Wireless LAN and WAN, as well as consultation and project management. For more information on AdvanTel, contact them at 1-800-377-4911 or visit www.advantel.com.

About Avaya
Avaya delivers Intelligent Communications solutions that help companies transform their businesses to achieve marketplace advantage. More than 1 million businesses> worldwide, including more than 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500®, use Avaya solutions for IP Telephony, Unified Communications, Contact Centers and Communications- Enabled Business Processes. Avaya Global Services provides comprehensive service and support for companies, small to large. For more information visit the Avaya Web site: http://www.avaya.com.

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