AVST Named an NACR Preferred Partner

Technology solutions integrator NACR has named Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, a developer of software-based unified communications (UC) solutions, an NACR Preferred Partner.

NACR is a global integrator of communications solutions and services, and a trusted advisor to more than 5,500 customers. The company works closely with AVST and other technology innovators to integrate the latest hardware, software, and applications into end-to-end multivendor solutions for diverse markets.

"Expanding our partner portfolio and partnering with technology leaders is an important part of NACR's best-of-breed approach to a seamlessly converged infrastructure and our ability to meet customer needs," said Gerry Pearce, vice president of services development at NACR, in a statement. "With 30 years of experience in multivendor infrastructure, AVST offers UC solutions that deliver unprecedented interoperability into any customer environment: Avaya, Microsoft, Unify, you name it! Coupled with our strong partnership, this enables NACR and AVST to work together to successfully integrate new mobile, voice, and business process applications that protect customer investments while setting the stage for the future."

"AVST is excited to be an NACR Preferred Partner, with the opportunity to build on our relationship and achieve our shared goal," said Denny Michael, vice president of marketing at AVST, in a statement. "Together, NACR and AVST deliver UC solutions that align with today's key trends, provide capabilities to enhance mobility and business productivity, and future-proof technology to support a customer's vision for tomorrow."

NACR established its Partner Program to identify top partners, nurture long-term relationships, and promote partner solutions with customers. Companies can qualify for one of three tiers of partnership based on national presence and regional support, ease of doing business, revenue, lead generation, parts support, technical training, and customer service. In return, partners receive NACR marketing and business development support designed to highlight the relationship, the partners' capabilities, and the benefits of their solutions to customers.