Sangoma Adds U.S. Distributor; Grows Channel Globally
Partnership with SoTel Systems Signifies Path to Significant Channel Expansion
TORONTO, CANADA - (February 19, 2008) - Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSXV: STC), the premium provider of PC-based telephony hardware and software products for proprietary and open source based networking and telephony solutions, announced today that they have partnered with SoTel Systems to increase distribution of its premium cards throughout the United States. This partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding the Sangoma channel to include new distributors in the U.S. and around the globe. In recent months, Sangoma has also added new distributors in Latin America, India and Southeast Asia.
SoTel, a leading supply company for the telecom and data service industry, will distribute Sangoma's premium PC-based hardware through its sales channel, and customers will receive support options ranging from equipment repair, additional information on hardware and configuration consultation. Together, the companies will offer the business community more options and features when building high-end telephony systems.
"Our partnership with Sangoma is a result of SoTel's continuing efforts to facilitate and enable the traditional TDM-telephony marketplace by leveraging the myriad of opportunities afforded to technology integrator/installers in the new VoIP world," said James F. Goebel Jr., President of SoTel Systems. "Sangoma's superior engineering and reputation for excellence coincides with SoTel's culture and ongoing efforts to deliver best in class goods and services in accordance with our corporate mantra: Just right, Right away!"
SoTel will be a part of and help to cultivate the expansion of Sangoma's channel partner program that connects leading innovators in a variety of industry sectors, ensuring the highest degree of product integration and parallel technology development. 'Empowered by Sangoma' channel partners are authorized to sell Sangoma hardware, have met minimum quality requirements for their region and are kept up to date directly by Sangoma regarding new developments that can benefit their customers.
Sangoma's partner program provides an opportunity for customers to work with someone local to them, save money on shipping, and ultimately receive faster service and cost savings on products. Customers purchasing through the channel still receive Sangoma's industry-leading warranty, money back guarantee, and Sangoma's renowned free technical support. Customers should look for the 'Empowered by Sangoma' symbol whenever they make a Sangoma purchase.
"Our quality products are a perfect match to the service quality that is standard at SoTel," says Kathleen Reed, Sangoma's Marketing Director. "We look forward to the global expansion of our partner program and anticipate more companies like SoTel joining our team so that we can continue to meet the challenges of the growing VoIP market."
About Sangoma Technologies Corporation
Sangoma Technologies Corporation is the premium provider of PC-based hardware and software for proprietary and open source based data and telephony transport solutions. The company develops and manufactures voice and data communication products including the most scalable and reliable Advanced Flexible Telecommunications (AFT) PCI cards in the industry. Founded in 1984, Sangoma Technologies Corporation is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: STC - News). Additional information on Sangoma can be found at: www.sangoma.com.
About SoTel Systems
Since 1981, Tele/Systems has been one of America's leading suppliers of new and refurbished telecommunications equipment. South Supply started in 1992 and has grown every year in the same industry. As SoTel Systems, they will continue to offer components from the leading manufacturers, including: Nortel, Avaya, Siemens, NEC and Cisco. They are also an authorized dealer for Siemens and Polycom. SoTel IP Services, (a division of SoTel Systems, LLC) has become a leading innovator in SIP Trunking and Softswitch technologies. For more information you can visit them on the web at www.sotelsystems.com.
Media Contacts:
Kathleen Reed
Marketing Director
Sangoma Technologies Corporation
(905) 4741990 ext 115
kathleen@sangoma.com
Tiffany Richardson
Account Executive
MRB Public Relations (For Sangoma)
(732) 758-1100 Ext. 101
trichardson@mrb-pr.com
