TAMPA, Fla., April 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright House Networks today announced that it has signed a strategic channel partnership agreement with Intelisys, the nation's leading Technology Services Distributor of business communications services including voice, data, access, cable, collaboration, wireless and cloud.

As part of the agreement, Intelisys' network of more than 1,200 downstream partners, consisting of sub agents, solution providers and Cloud-focused partners, will be able to offer Bright House Networks robust voice, Internet, and advanced managed services. Bright House Networks new Channel Partner program is a strong commitment to the Channel, offering some of the best support for channel partners in the industry.

"Bright House Networks' advanced communications, networking services and their top-notch customer service stand above the crowd.  We are thrilled to have them as part of the Intelisys portfolio," said Rick Ribas, Intelisys' Vice President of Partner Sales for the East.  "Our Sales Partners are excited about the outstanding growth opportunity this presents. This partnership gives our Sales Partners the extensive fiber footprint and the quality of service they need to confidently reach more customers and provide more value to the community."

"We are pleased that Intelisys has signed on as one of the first Master Agents for our new Channel Partner program," said Craig Cowden, chief network officer and senior vice president of Enterprise Solutions, Bright House Networks. "Intelisys offers industry-leading, comprehensive support and service throughout the entire sales process, and we are thrilled to be working with their network of partners as we continue to grow our commercial business."

As a trusted local leader of advanced communications and networking services, Bright House Networks has a robust line-up of products and solutions to support companies of any size.  From startups to emerging companies and large enterprise organizations, our leading edge network and comprehensive portfolio of voice, data, video, cloud and managed services provide the connectivity, security and reliability today's organizations demand. 

For more information about Bright House Networks Channel Partner program, visit www.brighthouse.com/channel.  

About Bright House Networks 

Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida, with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California. 

Bright House Networks serves approximately 2.5 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data, home security and automation and voice services. The company offers a portfolio of customizable, cutting-edge business solutions spanning Internet, MEF-certified Metro Ethernet, WiFi, security, telephony, and video. Bright House Media Strategies, the advertising arm of Bright House Networks, offers businesses advanced targeted advertising solutions.  Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive local news and sports channels in its Florida markets. For more information about Bright House Networks or our products and services, visit brighthouse.com.

About Intelisys

Intelisys is the nation's leading Technology Services Distributor of business communications services including voice, data, access, cable, collaboration, wireless and cloud. Intelisys is dedicated to one thing – serving the needs and accelerating the success of the industry's top producing telecom sales agents and IT solution providers as they build vast and vigorously protected streams of recurring revenue for their businesses.

Today Intelisys is leading the way as its Sales Partners make the pivot, and experience the epic shift away from traditional telco services and into a new era of cloud-based solutions. Intelisys recognizes that this is not just a change, but THE change of our generation. And with that in mind, Intelisys is enabling its Partners to thrive. Under contract with more than 60 of the world's leading telecom carriers, cloud services providers and technology partners, Intelisys delivers the services end-user customers demand through the most exceptional back office support team ever assembled in the channel.

To learn more, visit www.intelisys.com or talk to Intelisys at 800-615-8330.

SOURCE Bright House Networks