Patton Appoints CSSA as Certified Channel Partner6.1.2017 Now, with SmartNode VoIP gateways and eSBCs readily accessible to CSSA members, the Patton-CSSA collaboration makes it easy for independent US telecom operators to transition to All-IP telephony.
The new partnership will make it easy for the CSSA membership of independent telephone companies in the United States to transition to all-IP telephony services by providing Patton’s SmartNode VoIP gateways and enterprise session border controllers (eSBCs) to their installation-base throughout the US. “We are proud to represent Patton in the independent US Carrier marketplace,” said Scott Davison, Vice President of Strategic Product Development at CSSA. “SmartNode VoIP equipment is the ideal customer premise solution for independent carriers that want to ease their business customers into SIP trunking and IP communications." "Patton gateways interoperate seamlessly with every telephony manufacturer in the business. The stability of SmartNode is world-renowned and USA-based manufacturing is a key factor for our members," Davison said. Patton’s VoIP devices are designed to IP-enable legacy phone equipment so independent carriers can update and consolidate their networks while delivering SIP-based services to business customers who want to keep their existing phone systems. “Patton is excited to join forces with a distributor that has developed such strong business relationships in the Independent Telecom industry,” said Sean Gerrity, US Sales Director at Patton. “CSSA has a time-tested reputation among Independent US carriers and service providers," Gerrity added. "Their membership and installer partners are trusted and well-known.” Patton’s US-manufactured SmartNode VoIP devices are widely deployed throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, where they are highly-reputed for quality and reliability. Yet, ironically, as a mid-sized American company, Patton has sometimes been overlooked by independent US carriers and service providers, which favor well-known, trusted distributors… like CSSA. Last month Patton announced its cloud-smart VoIP appliance that clears obstacles to All-IP. Media Contacts CSSA: Amy Ellison | [email protected] | +1 800 252 2772 Patton: Glendon Flowers | [email protected] | +1 301 975 1000 ### About Communication Supply Service Association (CSSA) CSSA is a national association of independent telephone companies. We focus on distributing technology-related products and services based on the needs of our Membership. CSSA was founded by members of NTCA over 30 years ago to ensure rural independent Telco’s have competitive access to products. Today, CSSA has grown to over 300 Members. As the industry and needs of our Membership evolved, CSSA diversified beyond traditional product distribution and now offers centralized support services and training programs. Click here to see our Industry Affiliations. About Patton Patton is all about connections. It is our joy and mission to connect real-world customer challenges with high-quality, right-priced solutions—complemented by unrivaled customer service and technical support. Incorporated 1984, Patton has built everything from micro-sized widgets that connect "this-with-that," to carrier-grade Telecom gear that connects subscribers to service-providers. Patton's specialty is interconnecting legacy TDM and serial systems with new-generation IP-based voice, data, and multi-media technologies. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, USA, Patton equipment—including VoIP, Ethernet extension, and wireless router technologies—is up-and-running in carrier, enterprise and industrial networks worldwide. Patton works in connection with a growing network of technology, business, and sales-channel partners. To connect with local-market requirements, Patton operates training and support centers in Switzerland, Hungary, Lebanon, Australia and the USA. Patton… Let's Connect! |
