ACT Conferencing Launches New Partner Program for Growing Channel Community

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ACT Conferencing, a global leader in integrated conferencing solutions, today announced the launch of its ACT Ascent Channel Partner Program. Within the last ten months, ACT has experienced a 60% growth in its worldwide channel partner community, and the ACT Ascent program was created to ensure partner success as the company accommodates this significant growth. The program provides participants with the tools needed to remain successful channel partners, as well as the incentives they deserve for maintaining that success.

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For nearly 25 years, ACT has offered programs to its partner community that feature completely customizable solutions backed by ACT training, tools and support, so that partners can easily differentiate themselves from the competition. The world's largest enterprises and communication providers turn to ACT for their audio, web and video conferencing services to increase revenues, improve productivity and reach new markets. Through its innovative channel strategy, ACT has added a globally diverse group of new channel partners that include major telcos, video distributors, equipment and service value added resellers and conferencing providers.

"Because ACT consistently provides the tools we need to successfully deliver the most advanced communication and collaboration solutions, the company continues to be a trusted partner to our business," said Devi Jaspal, VP of sales and marketing for Advoda Communications. "ACT's channel partner program continues to provide a simple selling path, which allows us to remain focused on our unique business goals and reach monthly recurring revenue faster."

The new ACT Ascent Channel Partner Program builds on the company's commitment to providing the best technology and logistics. It features training and education on ACT's solution set that enables more productive meetings through communication and collaboration tools. From initial migration to end-user care, the ACT Ascent program is designed to deliver exceptional partner support at each step in the selling process. Not only are program participants rewarded both quarterly and annually with incentives, but each channel partner can take advantage of ACT Ascent program features that include:

• Live and recorded training for each contracted ACT product
• Instant access to printed resources such as training documentation, customizable campaign documents and more
• Brand-able interfaces to fit any partner portfolio
• Best-practices tips
• Access to ACT sales and marketing support, launch funds and market development funds

In addition to the benefits listed above, ACT Ascent Program participants will access the ACT Ascent Resource Center—an automated, self-service, online portal that provides all tools and best practices for successfully launching and managing accounts. Services included in the ACT Ascent Resource Center include:

• Simplified provisioning of new customers
• Training and demonstrations
• Access to other partners in the community
• Lead generation and marketing collateral or resources
• ACT solution and technology information database
• Scheduling assistance and troubleshooting guides
• Reporting and billing tools

"ACT is successful when our partners are successful, and we demonstrate our appreciation in a way that motivates them quarter after quarter and year after year," said Gary Iles, Global Vice President of Product, Marketing and Sales for ACT Conferencing. "We have seen tremendous growth recently, and look forward to continuing that success by helping our partners develop the products and the strategy that best helps them reach their business goals. The ACT Ascent program incorporates all of the successful elements we've seen to-date, based on engagement with our existing partners, and we look forward to sharing this insight and helping all of our partners achieve the highest levels of growth and success."

About ACT Conferencing
For nearly 25 years, ACT Conferencing has been a global provider of enterprise level audio, web and video collaboration services. The company is focused on delivering customization and specialization for channel partners, providing consultation and service delivery to help customers increase revenues, improve productivity, reach new markets, and outperform their competition. ACT's integrated platforms provide managed, international and local-language services. ACT is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, with operations in Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the UK. www.actconferencing.com.

Cautionary Statements
Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts, such as those discussing future plans and management's beliefs, are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, future economic conditions, competitive services and pricing, new competitor entry, availability of financing, the delivery of services under existing contracts and other factors. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our industry and business and include statements about markets for our products and services, and development and expansion of products. ACT does not expect and disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE ACT Conferencing