Connectivity Source Newsletter
August 2014
 
 
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Are you going to be a the Cloud Partners Tradeshow in New Orleans from September 8-10? If so, we'd love to see you!


 
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Just In! 
Ethernet 10G,100G service revenue will grow 300% by 2018
Great news for all partners!  Big Bandwith is in high demand!

According to a recent report by Infonetics Research, revenue from Ethernet services delivered over 10G and 100G will grow 300% by 2018.

Last year the combined global Ethernet services and IP MPLS VPN services markets totaled $62.6 billion, up 12% from 2012.


Click here for more
 
 

New Promotions!! 

 

 

TWC WiFi Hotspot Launch to the Channel

 

Time Warner Cable Business Class is pleased to announce the nationwide launch of TWC WiFi Hotspot. This popular service allows Business Class customers to offer customized WiFi service to their patrons via a wireless access point and separate Internet connection.

 

WiFi Hotspot Incentive for Sales Partners

For each installed WiFi Hotspot service in a business customer location, partners will receive a bonus
$50 per Hotspot activation.
   This bonus program will run indefinitely but is a limited time promotion which will cease upon TWC notification.  Other terms & conditions are as follows:

 

·         Eligible products include: Business Internet bundled with TWC WiFi Hotspot

·         Awards will be based on new sales opportunities only. No contract renewals or upgrades.

·         All sales must be logged in TWCBC order management system to qualify.

·         Orders that cancel or disconnect prior to the customer contract expiration may result in an award readjustment.

·         TWCBC reserves the right to modify, extend, suspend or terminate the program at its discretion. In the event that TWCBC must cancel the program, TWCBC shall provide notification and post notice on the Partner Portal.

 

Product Availability

TWC WiFi Hotspot will now be available to all Business Internet (a.k.a. Cable Internet / HSD) customers in all TWC markets with the exception of Hawaii.

 

Click here for full Product Details

 

Marketing materials allow businesses to clearly advertise that they are part of TWC's 250,000 location WiFi network. Materials provided include:

 

·         Acrylic wallet card holders with sign for countertop display

·         Wallet cards with sign-in instructions

·         Adhesive window stickers identifying the business as a TWC WiFi Hotspot

 

The TWC WiFi Coverage map and the TWC Finder app offer even more visibility for customers. The customer's business appears on the map with the following details:

 

·         Business Name

·         Street Address

·         Telephone Number

·         Company Website URL

 

 

Targets/Segments

TWC WiFi Hotspots are available to Business Internet customers who meet the following target criteria:

·         Businesses with public areas, such as restaurants, bars, cafes, gyms, amusements, and stores.

·         Businesses with waiting areas, such as medical offices, dental offices, financial services, automotive services, barbers, and salons.

 

Businesses not considered targets include:

 

·         Home businesses, warehouses, and other non-consumer focused businesses.

·         Hospitality, government, and larger venues requiring customization are better suited for our Venue WiFi product or other Business Class custom WiFi solutions may not qualify for TWC WiFi Hotspots.

·         Businesses unlikely to attract TWC Residential customers.

 

TWC WiFi Hotspot is not intended to be utilized for business purposes, but rather as an amenity for public oriented businesses to offer to the public to increase patronage.  Businesses needing wireless service for business purposes should be offered our TWC WiFi LAN product or secure wireless service with our Managed Security Service offerings.

 

Pricing

There is no monthly charge and no installation charge for TWC WiFi Hotspot but must be ordered with our Business Internet service.

 


 

 

 


 

The Advisor

Charter Business Partner Brief

July 22, 2014

 

 

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Beginning today (7/22), Charter Business will buy out a customer's contract with their previous provider-up to $500! This exciting new offer is available to new coax prospects who purchase a double or triple play as well as existing coax customers who add at least one line of business.
 




Qualified customers no longer have to settle for slow DSL and outdated phone service from their phone company, just because they are in a contract. All they have to do is follow the steps outlined below:                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  
1. Order and install Charter Business services  

2. Download the contract buyout form from: Charter Business.com/ContractBuyout
                                                               
3. Submit the Contract Buyout Form and their previous provider's statement  with the
Early Termination Fee (ETF) located on the statement to: ContractBuyout@charter.com


Questions?  Contact your Channel Manager.  Happy Selling!

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

FusionBroadvox/Connectivity Source Partnership:

 

Connectivity Source strongly recommends Fusion as a hosted telephony provider.  We personally experienced an Order and Implementation process that was free of headaches.  It was professional, quick and seamless. Also, our Implementation Coordinator was also highly qualified and greatly assisted in a smooth and efficient installation.

 

The Broadvox communicator is a tool the Connectivity Source team is finding invaluable. We have installed it on our androids, work computers, and home computers. It gives us a seamless integrated appearance so customers can't tell if we are in the office, home , or on the road. It allows for one-touch dialing from any computer or presence.  Also, having the simplicity of sharing a desktop for presentations and web collaborations help make Fusion a perfect Choice for hosted phone service.

 

Click here to read full article 


Promotions
We have 6 active promotions running through August 31st. 

Money for Leads
  Earn $100 on each qualified Fusion Cloud Voice
  and Cloud UC lead.
  Click here for details


Cloud Communications spiff
  Earn up to $75 for each Cloud Voice Employee seat or
  Cloud UC Voice and Collaboration seat you sell.
  Click here for details


SIP Trunking spiff

  Earn 1.5xMRR when you sell Fusion SIP Trunking.
  Click here  for details


Metro Ethernet Special Pricing

  Sell Fusion Ethernet and save in NY and NJ.
  Click here for details


Verizon Local T1 spiff
  
  Earn up to $1,500 when you sell local T1 from Verizon!
  Click here for details


Polycom Buy-back Program
  Receive maximum value for trade-in of legacy Polycom or
  competitive equipment.
  Click here for details

Re-launched! On-demand Training:

Fusion offers our partners comprehensive training in an easy-to-access, on-demand environment. 

 

Topics include:

  • Fusion's Quoting Portal (MasterStream)
  • Partner Sales
  • SIP Trunking Product Briefing
  • Cloud Voice Product Briefing
  • Cloud UC Product Briefing


 


 

   Fusion Awarded a 2014        Communications Solutions    Product of the Year Award
  

TMC, a global, integrated media company, has awarded Fusion's Cloud UC (Unified Communications) service a 2014 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award!


 

"Congratulations to Fusion for receiving a 2014 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "Fusion Cloud UC has demonstrated true innovation and is among the best solutions that facilitate voice, data, video and collaboration brought to market through the cloud in the past 12 months. I look forward to continued excellence from Fusion in 2014 and beyond."

 

Click Here to read the full press release.


Upcoming Tradeshows:

Cloud Partners (A Channel Partners Event)
September 8-10, 2014 New Orleans, LA

Whether you are just starting to grow your sales pipeline with us or are an established partner, we hope to see you again this fall during Cloud Partners, the new cloud focused channel event of the year. 

Fusion will be participating in this year's show at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans and exhibiting at booth number 530 from September 8 to 10.