New SPS Leader Added to Develop Strategic Relationships Throughout Southeast

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Products and Services (SPS), is proud to announce the addition of Denise Long as Southeast regional sales director. Long joins SPS to drive expansion within the enterprise business sector. She is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

SPS is a systems integrator that specializes in the design, installation and support of converged communication solutions, contact center, advanced IP telephony applications, unified communications, network infrastructure, video and mobility solutions. As a Platinum certified Avaya Connect channel partner, SPS holds the prestigious Service Expert and SME Expert designations. These endorsements from Avaya recognize broad competencies and differentiates SPS as one of North America's top technology integrators.

Long's specializations in global growth strategies, strengthening client relationships, developing high-performance teams and optimizing resources brings great value to the SPS team. In her new role, Long will build upon SPS's current capabilities and grow the sales and solution teams throughout the Southeast, including North Carolina and South Carolina.

"We are pleased to have Long lead our Southeast team," said Jim Maynard, SPS vice president of sales and marketing. "Long's proven leadership skills and knowledge of the local markets, global strategies and advanced applications will help SPS support existing customers, cultivate new relationships and provide integrated solutions throughout the region."

Before joining SPS, Long served in business development and senior management roles within IBM Global Services and Avaya. In these roles, Long developed several high-level client engagements, built a profitable IP communications business and established migration strategies with global accounts and alliance teams. Long has a record of exceeding revenue goals and promoting client advocacy.

About SPS

Strategic Products and Services (SPS) is a global system integrator that designs and implements technology solutions to help customers become more efficient and competitive in their markets. With over 20 years of profitable growth and experience, SPS delivers integrated solutions to clients globally. SPS has offices in over 25 North American cities and is a founding member of the Intelligent Communications Alliance.

SPS is a Platinum certified Avaya Connect channel partner with the prestigious Service Expert and SME Expert designations. These endorsements from Avaya recognize broad competencies and differentiate SPS as an integration leader.

For the past four consecutive years, SPS was ranked in the top 300 of the VAR500, a listing of the largest information technology (IT) solution providers, integrators, and service companies in North America. SPS has earned numerous awards and recognition from their strategic partners. For more information, visit www.spscom.com.

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