COMMS PEOPLE Reynolds snapped up
SERVASSURE has swooped on Annette Reynolds who now fills the role of Channels Partner Manager. Reynolds has worked within the telecoms industry for over 20 years, including a ten year stint in direct sales within the reseller community before she moved into channel sales in 2000. Working for distributor Westcon, Reynolds was involved in establishing the new Nortel Business. Since 2007, she has worked with IT security distributor Sphinx, which became part of ArrowECS last year, where she headed up the VAD’s Convergence Business. In her new
role at Servassure Reynolds will be responsible for helping to develop new channel relationships as well as advancing the growth aspirations of existing channel partners. She commented: “Having worked within the channel and then with the channel for over 20 years I have gained a clear understanding of what is important to partners, and I look forward to applying this knowledge to my role at Servassure.”
Daisy appoints boss of Indirect
Andrew Wilson
DAISY Group has named Andrew Wilson as Head of Indirect Sales. He boasts more than ten years experience in the IT and communications market and has most recently worked as a sales director in IT security. His expertise in security, data and communications channels have given him a rounded view of how to
successfully deliver multi-faceted channel models. Wilson said: “Having met several members of the senior management team, I am impressed by the strategic direction of the business. I have a number of plans regarding the growth of Indirect. So far I have discovered a culture of unity and good old fashioned hard work.” Wilson has been brought on board at Daisy to automate and grow its current indirect model. His role will involve streamlining processes, creating and launching a partner portal and introducing new product sets to different channel verticals. “The aim is to show significant growth on what is a strong foundation,” added Wilson.
Remark enlists IT head honcho
PETERBOROUGH- based IT
communications firm Remark Group has appointed Kevin Montgomery as IT Manager. Remark Group has been providing an IT and
Kevin Montgomery
telecommunications service for 25 years and Montgomery joins the company (an accredited Microsoft Small Business Specialist) at a time when the efficiency of ICT systems has come into sharper focus. “It’s not always a case of recommending a whole new system,” stated Montgomery. “We are conscious of the current financial climate and as a matter of course would look at best use of existing equipment if viable.”
CHANNEL Telecom has recruited Peter Cresswell as Operations Manager with a remit to provide support and technical expertise to the firm’s channel partner community. Previously he was a Technical Support Manager for Union Street. Clifford Norton, Managing Director, said: “We are taking on new partners at a rapid rate and need to ensure that we have competence in depth to support those channel partners.”
Comstor drafts in new recruits
COMSTOR has made two key hires in support of new initiatives in the areas of Cisco telepresence and
datacenter technologies. Jonathan Phillips has been recruited as a Product Manager for Cisco Telepresence, while Richard Rees- Jones takes the role of Product Manager
Richard Rees-Jones
for Cisco UCS Datacenters. Phillips has ten years experience in videoconferencing having worked at Direct Visual, PictureTel and City IS. Rees-Jones has a strong background in large infrastructure projects, most recently with Gloucestershire Police. Phillips said: “My role is initially to help
Tandberg partners migrate to Cisco following the acquisition, understand how to engage with and be profitable selling the wider Cisco product set. I am also helping established Cisco partners who are becoming accredited by translating their customers requirements into a workable video solution, helping them appreciate that video is a valuable business application and not just another shiny new toy.” Rees-Jones added: “My experience in enterprise businesses as a network engineer and project manager allows me to ensure that datacenter opportunities are maximised and realised for everyone’s benefit.”
Syed is just the job states GHM
FAST-expanding GHM Communications has appointed Rubbel Syed as Account Manager. Syed has been in the technology industry since the start of his career having worked at CI-net in Kidlington, Acenseo based in Reading and Network Technology Systems in Witney. Syed commented: “GHM is not just installing some great solutions but also developing a lot of new products. This is a great opportunity to be part of a forward thinking business.”
Rubbel Syed
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