MCLEAN, VA and SUNNYVALE, CA, Dec 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
Visual Systems Group, Inc. (VSGi) (www.vsgi.com), a nationally recognized
premier integrator of video, voice, web, data collaboration, and communications
solutions, and PanTerra Networks (www.panterranetworks.com), a leading provider
of
on-demandunified communications services for small and mid-sized businesses,
today
announced a partnership to provide Worksmart on-demand unified communications
services.
VSGi has established itself as a leader in visual communications and network
solutions, currently providing solutions to over 3,000 business customers
nationwide. A leading Polycom Certified Service Partner (CSP), VSGi evaluated
several unified communications services providers, and identified PanTerra
networks' Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") unified communications solution as the
best platform to offer integrated services to the SMB market.
"We are excited to partner with PanTerra, the leader in on-demand unified
communications services. We were impressed by the PanTerra people and by the
capabilities of their SaaS integration platform," said Donald K. Jones, CEO of
VSGi. "We looked at several hosted solutions, no one has been able to provide
a robust platform with the compelling business model that PanTerra offers. We
look forward to benefiting from PanTerra's unique industry leading SaaS
technology to serve our SMB customers."
PanTerra Networks and VSGi intend to provide the SMB market across the
country with the most efficient and effective integrated communications service
that is
being designed to deliver comparable total cost of operations (TCO) to the
existing silo hosted services or on-premise based solutions and offer maximum
customer flexibility and productivity. This strategic partnership leverages
the strengths of both PanTerra Networks and VSGi to offer the most powerful
and transformational on-demand unified communications services to the market.
"Partnering with VSGi enables us to expand our indirect channel model with
one
of the industry's clear leaders. Our unique technology and reliable carrier
grade
SaaS unified communications network provides both VSGi and PanTerra a new
avenue for business growth," said Arthur G. Chang, CEO of PanTerra Networks.
"This is another example of following through on our goal to empower our
business partners with the world's leading SaaS unified communications platform.
PanTerra and VSGi are both focused solely on business customers and we look
forward to forging a strong working relationship to the benefit of our
customers."
About VSGi
Visual Systems Group, Inc. (VSGi) is a nationally recognized premier
integrator
of video, voice, web, data collaboration, and communication solutions with over
eighteen (18) years of experience. VSGi has helped over 3,500 unique clients
implement successful visual communications strategies in over 10,000 locations
by
offering the most comprehensive equipment, network and services portfolio in the
industry. VSGi's extensive portfolio of managed services including, project
design,
implementation, proactive monitoring, ongoing maintenance and technical support
services provides its customers a customizable solution to meet mission
critical visual communications needs. VSGi's cross-functional team of sales,
engineering,project management and technical support personnel are the most
tenured
andtrained in the industry. The company's unmatched experience in visual
communications can provide a fully integrated turnkey solution including design,
configuration, project management and implementation, installation, testing,
training
and ongoing support.
For additional information, call 1-877-402-VSGi (1-877-402-8744) or
+1-703-848-8200, or visit VSGi's website at http://www.vsgi.com or
http://www.vsgi.com/voip.
About PanTerra Networks
PanTerra Networks is a leading provider of on-demand unified
communicationsSoftware-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for small and medium sized
businesses.
The Company's Worksmart solution integrates voice and IP calling, PBX and
call-distribution services, secure instant messaging, multimedia conferencing,
web
collaboration, remote desktop sharing and ACD/call center services delivered
in a single easy to provision and easy to use and administer interface.
Worksmart's ability to tightly integrate with other business applications like
Salesforce automation, make it an ideal productivity tool. PanTerra's hosted
on-demand service keeps capital investment low and aligns operating expense to
business value. Worksmart services are co-branded and re-sold exclusively
through
service providers, distributors and resellers. The Company is headquartered in
Sunnyvale,California. For more information, visit
http://www.panterranetworks.com or
call +1 408.702.2200.
Contact:
Michael Medina
Media Relations
Visual Systems Group, Inc. (VSGi)
Email Contact
+1 703.848.8200 x8208
http://www.vsgi.com
or
http://www.vsgi.com/voip
Ming Shao
Director of Marketing
PanTerra Networks, Inc.
Email Contact
+1 408.702.2200x8888
http://www.panterranetworks.com
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