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ATLANTA (BUSINESS WIRE) –
November 17, 2006) -
Verso Technologies, Inc.
(Nasdaq: VRSO), a global provider of next generation network solutions,
announced that Interlink Communication Systems (ICS) of Clearwater, Florida
will serve as Master Distributor for Verso enterprise solutions, including
Verso Verilink,
NetSpective®,
NetAuditor®,
TeleMate® and
NetPerformer® products.
The agreement with ICS supports Verso's North American sales strategy
and demonstrates Verso's ongoing commitment to developing and supporting
the reseller channel. The relationship enhances Verso's North American
presence by expanding and strengthening distribution contacts, and
providing North American channel partners with access to a strategic
framework that includes the creation and rollout of a
Certified Channel
Partner Program. The Program includes channel-centric sales and
marketing programs, dedicated sales support, buying discounts, training
and other resources to effectively market Verso solutions.
Well established in the North American market, ICS has a solid
reputation with both vendors and resellers as a high-quality value-added
distributor. In 2005, the company was named one of VarBusiness Top
Distributors 2005. The annual ranking of the top distributors is based
on their worldwide wholesale-only revenue moving through the channel,
excluding end-user direct sales.
"As Verilink's former master distributor, ICS is well positioned to
represent and manage Verso's portfolio of enterprise solutions
throughout North America," said Beatriz Pedrosa, vice president of
channel marketing and public relations, Verso Technologies. "With access
to about 4,500 resellers in North America, Verso and ICS can provide
existing channel resellers new enterprise offerings coupled with a
dynamic and competitive channel partner program which includes
channel-centric sales and marketing programs to effectively sell and
promote Verso's solutions," she added.
"We are delighted that Verso has chosen ICS as the master distributor
for its enterprise portfolio," said Al Higgins, president, ICS. "We are
confident that our robust channel of resellers will rapidly scale and
cascade the Verso offering throughout the North American enterprise
market. We anticipate this partnership to be a mutual success for both
organizations," added Higgins.
About Verso Technologies
Verso is a global provider of Next Generation Network solutions
offering a core-to-edge product portfolio primarily for
telecommunications service providers. The company's products enable its
customers to secure and optimize network bandwidth, generate additional
revenue and reduce costs. Verso's applications and services are cost
effective, deploy quickly and provide a superior return on investment.
For more information, contact Verso at www.verso.com or call
678.589.3500.
CONTACT: Verso Technologies, Inc., Atlanta
Media Relations & Investor Contact:
Christine Puleo, 786-385-8762
Director, Corporate Communications
Christine.Puleo@verso.com
SOURCE: Verso Technologies, Inc.
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