Interlink and Telefonica Partner to Offer Solution Providers Access to Telefonica's Global Network Infrastructure and Support

OLDSMAR, Fla., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Interlink Communication Systems, announced today that it has teamed with Telefonica, one of the top five global  telecommunications companies in the world – to enable solution providers that service multinational accounts the ability to leverage the expertise of Telefonica for global network service opportunities that might not otherwise be available to them.

Telefonica's turnkey channel partner program resolves challenges with visibility, security, cloud services, disaster recovery and analytics of 'Big Data' environments arising from technology convergence and exponential increases in global network operations.  With Telefonica's portfolio of services, Interlink's solution providers can now offer a global infrastructure solution for multinational corporations (MNC).

"At Interlink, we aggressively pursue critical success factors that differentiate our solution provider community," said Jim Bradshaw, Chairman and CEO at Interlink Communication Systems.  "As a Telefonica channel partner, our solution providers that service multinational accounts will benefit from being part of a program that allows them to maintain a competitive edge with the wide range of service solutions from Telefonica to positively impact customer satisfaction and enable the next sale."

"We are very excited to be working with Interlink through our Channel Partner Program in the USA. Interlink plays a unique role in our program targeting specific medium size US headquartered multinationals through their value added resellers," says Serafin Borrego, VP of Operations Telefonica USA. 

With presence in 44 countries, including 21 full Network Operations and Security Operations Centers worldwide, Telefonica owns the fiber optics infrastructure necessary to enable global communication networks.  Telefonica is poised to serve Interlink solution provider partners using their own wireline and wireless networks supported by their comprehensive and strategic industry alliances and partnerships.

• Data Center
  The Telefonica fully managed global IP and data center network enables unique, seamless services across multiple geographies.
• Enterprise Voice and Data
  Telefonica Channel Partners have access to a complete portfolio of enterprise services including managed WAN and LAN, premium voice termination, global inbound services, SIP trunking and unified communications solutions.
• Machine to Machine
  Global and value-added M2M solutions, capable of serving solution provider business needs worldwide.
• Security Solutions
  More than just peace of mind, a comprehensive infrastructure to protect your business, globally. Telefonica's layered approach to managing risk is aimed at protecting your assets and business activity by reducing costs and complexity.

About Interlink Communication Systems  (www.interlinkweb.com)
Founded in 1990, Interlink Communication Systems is a Specialty IT Products and Services Distributor representing vendors with emerging and innovative technology solutions through the Channel.  Interlink enables channel partners with breakthrough technologies that solve customer IT needs while optimizing the IT spend.  Interlink focuses on partner enablement, operational success and flawless services execution.  To learn more about Interlink, visit us at www.interlinkweb.com or contact Interlink at 800-638-8481.

About Telefonica Global Solutions
Telefonica Global Solutions manages globally the multinational, wholesale and roaming business within the Telefonica Group. Global Solutions delivers integrated fixed, mobile and IT services to some of the world's top multinationals and corporations. It also provides global telecommunication services for fixed and mobile carriers, ISPs and content providers. Telefonica Global Solutions develops an integrated and competitive portfolio for carriers and corporations that include international voice, IP, bandwidth capacity, satellite services, mobility and global solutions, with service reach in more than 170 countries. Global Solutions is a multicultural organisation, with more than 1400 employees, working in over 40 countries and speaking more than 15 languages. 

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SOURCE Global Convergence, Inc.