By Chris Werpy, COO, PlanetOne As our Planet made the shift to work from wherever, remote access exploded in numbers and speed, with capacity taking the lead. Looking ahead, it’s time to determine how to not only keep the lights on, but to drive increased productivity without compromising security. Is the environment we work in…
CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Brendan Strain, Director of UCaaS & CCaaS Solutions at PlanetOne as one of the IT channel’s 100 People You Don’t Know But Should for 2020.
PlanetOne, the IT channel and telecom industry’s preferred business partner, is pleased to announce that it is featured by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, in the 2020 Cloud Partner Program Guide.
Arizona Helping Hands For this quarter’s From the Heart initiative the team headed to Arizona Helping Hands, an organization that focuses on bringing hope to children in the foster care system. Every child deserves to be remembered on their birthday. However, unfortunately children in foster care do not always experience this celebration. Each year, Arizona…
Now’s the Time to Grow Faster and Stronger Together
We’re coming into the home stretch of 2020, and for those following us on LinkedIn, you know that business at PlanetOne continues to be red hot!
We put the pedal to the metal out the gate – making growth happen for our partners and providers, month after month – and rest assured we are not about to let up on the gas now!
Tech and telecom leader ready to amplify “all we do every day, and in every way” to accelerate the success of PlanetOne and its channel partners SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 30, 2020 — Taking its energy and execution to epic levels, PlanetOne today announced the appointment of Chris Werpy to Chief Operating Officer (COO). …
No Long-term Success without Real-time Selling.
I’ve said it before and I’m gonna say it again. Now’s the time to over-support your customers and sell. Yep, I said it. SELL.
It’s the four-letter word no one wants to say out loud and the call to action everyone is avoiding making into a headline. But the undeniable truth is this: There’s no short or long-term success for any of us if we don’t sell through this pandemic.
Frontline staff at Phoenix Children’s Hospital PlanetOne employees look forward to our From the Heart initiatives each quarter not only as a way to give back to our communities but as a way to bond and strengthen our incredible culture over shared philanthropic experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic caused us to pivot many things in our…
For the fourth year in a row, Richardson is named to the prestigious list of influential female executives who are blazing trails for future generations in the IT channel #WOTC20
PlanetOne announced Sprint Business is now part of its growing portfolio of preferred providers. PlanetOne is the first master agent to sign an agreement with Sprint Business, who is growing their partner channel in alignment with the growth and success of its Wireline business.
There’s Always More We Can Do
Ok, I am going to say it again: We believe in earning your business each and every day.
With so much uncertainty in the air, I wanted to make one thing crystal clear… The team at PlanetOne has your back and cares about you, as an individual and your business, and we are investing in our mutual success.
Child Life Services at CHOC Children’s Hospital This quarter our From the Heart initiative was spearheaded by our Costa Mesa office team. Child Life Services at Choc Children’s Hospital in Orange, CA provides care to children and their families by decreasing emotional trauma, they help calm fears, facilitate play and minimize the stress and loneliness…
CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Jonathan Hartman, Senior Vice President of Sales, to its 2020 Channel Chiefs list. This annual list recognizes the top vendor executives who continually demonstrate exemplary leadership, influence, innovation, and growth for the IT channel.
PlanetOne, the IT channel and telecom industry’s preferred business partner for identifying and delivering cloud-based and connectivity solutions to small and midsize businesses and enterprises, announced today the National Association for Business Resources has named the technology leader to the Nation’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2019. The annual Best and Brightest Companies to Work For competition identifies and honors companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.
– PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today it has been recognized as one of Arizona’s top 50 largest privately-held companies. This is the fourth year in a row that the company has been a recipient of a prestigious Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Award, presented by the Phoenix Business Journal. The award was presented to PlanetOne during a ceremony held last night at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Company Name: Advanced Technology Consulting Headquarters: West Chester, OH Website: 4atc.com Year Founded: 1999 Focus/Services: ATC is an independent IT consulting firm specializing in voice, networking, cloud and cybersecurity services. ATC has uniquely niched itself as a go-to advisor and solution identifier for complex IT decisions. Specializations: Voice, Networking, Cloud,…
From the CEO’s Desk
Now’s the Time to Move the Goal Post
We’re nearly halfway through the year, and business is good. So good in fact, we’re ahead of plan and moving our goal post further out for another record-setting year! If you’re not tracking along with us or better yet outpacing us, let’s talk. Our view has always been that success is best shared. If we’re killing it out there, you should be too. If that’s not happening, please pick up the phone and let’s start the conversation and create opportunity.
Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii PlanetOne’s High Roller’s Club coincided with the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii this year. As a long-term fan of the race, PlanetOne’s SVP of Marketing, Bern Richardson took advantage of being on the Big Island at the right time and volunteered on the course on race day: The…
– PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today it has been recognized as one of Arizona’s top 50 largest privately-held companies. This is the fourth year in a row that the company has been a recipient of a prestigious Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Award, presented by the Phoenix Business Journal. The award was presented to PlanetOne during a ceremony held last night at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
– PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, is hosting its 2019 Tech Tour, Nov. 5-6 in Scottsdale, Ariz. The final stop on PlanetOne’s 2019 Tech Tour, this end of year event takes aim at key trends, technologies and business model shifts impacting the IT and telecom channel and its growing customer base.
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CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named James Green, National Mobility Channel Manager, to the 2019 “100 People You Don’t Know But Should” list. This annual list honors IT channel contributors from the industry’s top vendors and distributors who work tirelessly to support channel partners — often with little recognition from the channel community at large.
On September 16, PlanetOne and a group of select partners headed to San Antonio, TX to participate in the co-created inaugural Rackspace Certification Program. The vast array of Rackspace service offerings were explored – and those learnings immediately applied by working through live customer opportunities and helping our partners navigate the complex world of IaaS and application services.
Building on its record success with MSPs and agents nationwide, PlanetOne is heading to Newport, Rhode Island, for its next Tech Tour event, which will be held June 12 and 13, 2019 at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina.
Building on its record success with MSPs and agents nationwide, PlanetOne is heading to Newport, Rhode Island, for its next Tech Tour event, which will be held June 12 and 13, 2019 at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina.
Company Name: Big Dog Networx Headquarters: Boston, Mass., with agents in New York City; Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL.; and Denver, CO. Website: www.bigdognetworx.com Year Founded: 2004 Key Markets/Verticals Served: Big Dog Networx is a leading voice, data and cloud consultancy serving clients across a broad range of vertical markets including…
From the CEO’s Desk
Now’s the Time to Move the Goal Post
We’re nearly halfway through the year, and business is good. So good in fact, we’re ahead of plan and moving our goal post further out for another record-setting year! If you’re not tracking along with us or better yet outpacing us, let’s talk. Our view has always been that success is best shared. If we’re killing it out there, you should be too. If that’s not happening, please pick up the phone and let’s start the conversation and create opportunity.
Arizona Helping Hands On a toasty July day, PlanetOne’s From the Heart team headed over to Arizona Helping Hands and donated their time putting together 96 back-to-school backpacks and 75 first aid kits. Learning about the plight of so many neglected children in the community was very emotional and knowing that these children would…
PlanetOne, today announced Jonathan Hartman, senior vice president of sales, has been named to the prestigious 2019 Channel Chiefs list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. This is the fifth year in a row Hartman has been honored as one of the IT channel’s top leaders and included among a group of individuals who continually strive to drive growth and….
Selling UCaaS within the financial services vertical is not for the faint of heart. What other industry has as much personal data to protect or regulation landmines to avoid stepping on as FinServ? Despite these challenges, the FinServ industry offers a tremendous opportunity for UCaaS partners brave and savvy enough to navigate it.
The numbers suggest an industry ripe for UCaaS disruption…
“Is the cloud really just someone else’s computer?” Can an industry that is growing as fast as the cloud be the result of some ad gimmick? Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported results on April 25 showing that their sales grew to $7.7 billion compared to $5.44 billion in the same period last year. If AWS maintains this incredible growth over subsequent quarters, they could add $9.04 billion in revenue during a one-year period. The incremental revenue from AWS alone would be greater than the revenue that enabled Adobe to claim the #339 spot on the Fortune 500 list in 2019.
Building on its record success with MSPs and agents nationwide, PlanetOne is heading to Newport, Rhode Island, for its next Tech Tour event, which will be held June 12 and 13, 2019 at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina.
Company Name: IP Stack Technologies Headquarters: Latham, NY Website: www.ipstack.net Year Founded: 2002 Key Markets/Verticals Served: IP Stack Technologies builds and manages enterprise IT and telecom solutions for clients across a broad range of vertical markets. Specializations: Cloud, connectivity, voice, collaboration IP Stack and PlanetOne Team to Win…
From the CEO’s Desk
Now’s the Time to Move the Goal Post
We’re nearly halfway through the year, and business is good. So good in fact, we’re ahead of plan and moving our goal post further out for another record-setting year! If you’re not tracking along with us or better yet outpacing us, let’s talk. Our view has always been that success is best shared. If we’re killing it out there, you should be too. If that’s not happening, please pick up the phone and let’s start the conversation and create opportunity.
Easter at Phoenix Children’s Hospital Our “From the Heart” initiative for this quarter was an Easter project for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. We assembled and delivered 20 Easter baskets for their Adolescent age group. Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a 433-bed, freestanding children’s hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona that provides specialty pediatric services in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, trauma, and urgent care.…
PlanetOne, today announced Jonathan Hartman, senior vice president of sales, has been named to the prestigious 2019 Channel Chiefs list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. This is the fifth year in a row Hartman has been honored as one of the IT channel’s top leaders and included among a group of individuals who continually strive to drive growth and….
PlanetOne, today announced that it has been named one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2019. Hitting newsstands today in the June 2019 issue, and as part of a prominent Inc.com feature, the list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of private American companies that have created exceptional workplaces through vibrant cultures, deep employee engagement, and stellar benefits. PlanetOne is among 346 finalists in the survey which collected data from nearly 2,000 submissions.
Here’s a situation most people can relate to: You buy a product, and when it arrives, there’s something wrong with it—for instance, it was damaged in shipment or doesn’t operate as advertised. Mildly frustrated, you open the company’s mobile app to send a message but discover no such messaging capabilities exist. Next, you reach out through Facebook, but nobody answers. Finally, you bite the bullet and try to find the company’s service phone number on their website. Ten minutes after searching, you find it and call in.
Caring for Our Community’s Seniors Via Linda Senior Center in Scottsdale was the organization chosen by the PlanetOne team this quarter for the From the Heart philanthropy. The Senior Center is part of Scottsdale Senior Services which provides an integrated system of services, resources and opportunities to help people improve their lives, neighborhoods and community…
PlanetOne today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized PlanetOne in its 2019 Partner Program Guide. This is the fifth year in a row that the company has been included in the annual guide that identifies the strongest and most successful partner programs in the channel today, offered by the top technology suppliers for IT products and services.
Partner-focused event will explore the business case for hybrid solutions and high-profile technologies including security and SD-WAN; A panel of parters and providers will dive into the benefits and challenges of a pure and blended “managed IT” environment and software-defined network #POTechTour
From the CEO’s Desk
Never Better
We’re closing in on the first quarter of 2019, and the energy around PlanetOne has never been better. We kicked off the year with new relationships, a new series of incentive rewards and an incredible recognition in the online hit Amazon Prime’s “Self Made!” In case you missed it, check it out: https://bit.ly/2S82v3h. The team at Self Made did an amazing job capturing how we got started and why we’re the ones you trust to get it done.
Company Name: IN8 Solutions Headquarters: Tempe, Ariz. Website: www.in8solutions.com Year Founded: 2002 Key Markets/Verticals Served: Retail, Wholesale, Call Centers, Financial Institutions, ISP’s, Health Care, Hospitality, Restaurants, and System Integrators. Specializations: IN8 Solutions is a full-service communications agency offering communications products and services from numerous Communication Service Providers (CSP’s) and Carriers. …
PlanetOne, today announced Jonathan Hartman, senior vice president of sales, has been named to the prestigious 2019 Channel Chiefs list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. This is the fifth year in a row Hartman has been honored as one of the IT channel’s top leaders and included among a group of individuals who continually strive to drive growth and….
When taking on the important task of selecting of a cloud communications provider, be sure to ask these five questions. This will help you to reveal the best provider for your customer’s needs…
They are scrambling to keep up, squeezing every minute out of each day. Their customers are relentlessly demanding. Their competition is fierce and, more often than not, they don’t even see new competitors coming…
PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced Expereo, a global provider of managed internet and hybrid networks, SD-WAN and Cloud connectivity solutions, is now part of its growing portfolio of preferred providers…..
It’s a simple and true statement: Strategy without execution is useless. And execution without strategy is risky business for everyone involved.
In today’s business environment, we must look beyond the obvious to ensure we’re planning ahead and doing business with the right partners and for the right reasons. The little things matter and big misses and botched game…
PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today it has been recognized as one of Arizona’s top 50 largest privately-held companies. The 2018 Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Award…
What’s the connection between a collaboration strategy and a diet plan? Both seem to be surrounded by plenty of advice and opinion. Both are healthy aspirations – for business and life….
PlanetOne, a master agent unlike any other, is hosting its 2018 Tech Tour, Nov. 14-15 in Scottsdale, Ariz. The end of year event takes aim at key trends, technologies and business model shifts impacting the IT and telecom channel and its growing customer base.
PlanetOne the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Tyler Kee, Cloud Solutions Architect, as one of the 100 People You Don’t Know But Should in the IT channel for 2018…
As a Cloud Solutions Architect, my prime directive is to enable partners to grow their value within their client’s organizations. Our most successful partners are those that have shifted from “The Network Guy” to a role as a Technical…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2018 – PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it has earned Platinum Partner status from Masergy. The designation marks the seventh year in a row PlanetOne’s performance and partnership has earned the master agent Platinum Partner status from Masergy…
PlanetOne the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, is featured in the 2018 Cloud Partner Program Guide, a list of leading technology vendors with cloud-related partner programs that enable and accelerate the growth of solution providers’ cloud initiatives, established and promoted by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.
SAN JOSE, Calif.— Sept. 10, 2018 — 8×8, Inc. (NYSE:EGHT), a leading provider of cloud phone, meeting, collaboration and contact center solutions, today announced that PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, has joined its strategic channel partner program. The new alliance expands 8×8’s ecosystem of market-leading master agents, and helps PlanetOne’s US-based agents move global mid-market and…
On a cold and rainy Scottsdale afternoon the PlanetOne team gathered to put together food boxes for the needy. Every holiday season, Phoenix Rescue Mission provides holiday food boxes to families in need and puts a hot meal in front of those searching for hope. While listening to holiday music team members packaged individual boxes…
It’s a simple and true statement: Strategy without execution is useless. And execution without strategy is risky business for everyone involved.
In today’s business environment, we must look beyond the obvious to ensure we’re planning ahead and doing business with the right partners and for the right reasons. The little things matter and big misses and botched game…
More than a master agent PlanetOne is hosting its annual Tech Tour event in Newport Beach, Calif. next week. Taking place on “The Eternity” yacht in Newport Harbor, the event is set to spotlight key trends, takeaways and opportunities for channel partners eager to grow their business with PlanetOne, and expand their recurring revenues and services portfolios.
PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today it has been ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the nation’s fastest growing private companies, as part of the 37th Annual Inc. 5000 list. This win marks the eighth year in a row PlanetOne is featured on this prestigious list, and the second year in a row that the company is recognized among a very elite group of companies as part of the Inc. 5000 “Honor Roll.”
PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today it is exhibiting at CompTIA ChannelCon 2018, the information technology (IT) industry’s premier annual education, networking and partnering event. This year’s conference, scheduled for July 31 through August 2 in Washington, D.C., will explore “The Business of Technology.” PlanetOne will be exhibiting this year in booth #1004…
PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Bernadette “Bern” Richardson, Vice President of Marketing for PlanetOne, to its 2018 Women of the Channel list. This is the second year in a row Bern has been recognized by CRN for her outstanding leadership…
Everybody talks about being a “trusted advisor,” and therein lies the problem: There’s far more talk than action. A lot of partners and providers still operate in a reactive versus proactive mode when it comes to the customer experience…
More than a master agent PlanetOne is hosting a Tech Tour event in New York City next week, welcoming preferred providers and partners to a two-day networking, technology and education event…
Virtualization is all about shifting to software to control the transport layer à la software and centralizing the controls while dividing the data plane. And of course, there are the benefits: reduced total cost of ownership, increased network…
It’s a simple and true statement: Strategy without execution is useless. And execution without strategy is risky business for everyone involved.
In today’s business environment, we must look beyond the obvious to ensure we’re planning ahead and doing business with the right partners and for the right reasons. The little things matter and big misses and botched game…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 24, 2018 – PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it has been recognized by The Business Intelligence Group, as one of its Best Places to Work for 2018…
Celebrated locally and nationally as one of the best places to work, PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced Tyler Kee has joined its award-winning team as Cloud Solutions Architect. Kee joins PlanetOne from Rackspace, where he served as Enterprise Sales Specialist for Microsoft Platform & Collaboration. As Cloud…
PlanetOne, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Bernadette “Bern” Richardson, Vice President of Marketing for PlanetOne, to its 2018 Women of the Channel list. This is the second year in a row Bern has been recognized by CRN for her outstanding leadership…
PlanetOne and dozens of its channel partners and providers are heading to the Laguna Beach for two days of education, networking and fun during its upcoming Tech Tour…
Use of Transport Layer Security, the encryption protocol that underpins HTTPS, is a best practice. And come July, it will become a business necessity because Google Chrome will start warning people away from any website that lacks…
On the Road in Colorado On a freezing and snowy Friday afternoon in Boulder, Colorado last month, PlanetOne’s VP of marketing, Bern Richardson and daughter Isabel devoted the evening to help feed the homeless at Bridge House. The opportunity to serve came through the mother-daughter philanthropic organization they belong to called National Charity League. Working…
Trust and loyalty are two currencies the channel relies on for growth, and yet sadly are frequently disregarded for more margin.
At PlanetOne, loyalty and trust are earned, expected and highly rewarded. We don’t have the time or desire to do business with people or organizations we can’t rely on to do right by every stakeholder in any deal…
Our industry’s race to zero has finally led to something I’ve expected for years – a master agent advertising a zero per-user cost. And now that it’s happened you have to ask, “What is the value we provide if the only way we can earn the business is to give the service away for free?”…
Most organizations recognize the importance of innovation in advancing their competitive position or improving their business processes. However, many may not recognize that successful innovation is built on a framework of component functions…
Software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) are helping businesses become more competitive. SDN and NFV provide freedom to flexibly manage networks. Further, adding or modifying virtual network functions (VNFs) can be as simple as downloading an app on a smartphone…
Taking its #WorkHardPlayHard energy on the road again, PlanetOne Communications’ is making its way to Spring Training March 14-15 in Scottsdale, Ariz., for its next Tech Tour…
With Summer behind us and the holidays ahead, now is a great time to take another look at the landscape, and assess what, and in many cases who, is working for you and against you.
Businesses of all sizes are looking to leverage technology services to solve problems and bolster performance. And with so many players to choose from, every detail matters – from the start of the discussion to the close of the deal and beyond…
St. Mary’s Food Bank Members of PlanetOne’s From the Heart team visited the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance this week to lend their hand in feeding the needy in the local Phoenix community. St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance distributes 40,000 Emergency Food Boxes each month, at no cost, to individuals and families in need. A…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today it has been recognized as one of Arizona’s top 50 largest privately-held companies as part of the Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Awards. The honor was presented last night during an awards ceremony held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 22, 2018 – PlanetOne Communications announced today it is joining the AT&T* Alliance Channel. As a member of the AT&T Alliance Channel, PlanetOne is now able to offer a full suite of integrated AT&T Business solutions, including fast, highly-secure connectivity through its channel partners.
Bend, OR – January 2018 – Broad Sky Networks, the nation’s leading provider of innovative wireless connectivity solutions, today announced a new relationship with Premier Master Agent PlanetOne Communications, the IT and communications industry’s preferred connectivity partner. The alliance introduces Broad Sky’s suite of cutting-edge wireless solutions into PlanetOne’s elite group of channel relationships, extending the benefits of expertly engineered wireless services to a large group of US-based agents and managed service providers (MSPs) across the country.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 4, 2018 – PlanetOne Communications announced today the National Association for Business Resources has named the IT and telecom leader to the Nation’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2017.
A significant milestone in the history of both CenturyLink and Level 3 Communications was reached on November 1, 2017, as we became one company — the new CenturyLink. You and your customers now have access to a powerful global network combined with comprehensive services and technologies that are purpose-built to serve the connection needs of the networked world. Together, we are creating a machine for growth…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., – December 7, 2017 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred cloud and connectivity partner, announced today it has been recognized as the #1 “Best Place to Work – Micro Company” by the Phoenix Business Journal. This is the second time that PlanetOne has earned the top spot in its catetory as part of the awards program.
PlanetOne is committed to ensuring you have superior support for your XO/Verizon base. On that note, we are pleased to announce that Dale Gatlin has joined the PlanetOne Team. Dale comes to us from XO Communications where she spent 14 of the past 19 years as a Channel Account Manager at XO providing excellent support to PlanetOne partners and their customers.
Company Name: IPStack Technologies Headquarters: Latham, New York Website: www.ipstack.net Year Founded: 2002 The Background IPStack is focused on helping clients identify the resources needed to fill the “expertise gap” when it comes to network and cloud migration, security, compliance, management and support. Dave Cafaro and Suzanne Kennedy lead the…
With Summer behind us and the holidays ahead, now is a great time to take another look at the landscape, and assess what, and in many cases who, is working for you and against you.
Businesses of all sizes are looking to leverage technology services to solve problems and bolster performance. And with so many players to choose from, every detail matters – from the start of the discussion to the close of the deal and beyond…
Seal Beach Clean Up Participating in our From the Heart initiative, the PlanetOne Irvine office did their part for the environment last weekend by volunteering for several hours of beach-cleaning duty with saveourbeach.org. Eric Cooke, his nine-year old son Cooper and Kristen Cunningham helped clean up Seal Beach, CA. With 3.5 million tons of trash…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today it has been recognized as one of Arizona’s top 50 largest privately-held companies as part of the Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Awards. The honor was presented last night during an awards ceremony held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts…
Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is the new buzz in communications right now, but is it hype or not? To be candid it’s not hype; SD-WAN represents the next step in the evolution of WAN technology. It is access to ubiquitous bandwidth; MPLS, Ethernet, Broadband Internet or LTE Wireless, and regardless of the provider it allows you to pull together diverse networks into a single, software controlled network…
As I travel around the country I’m frequently asked to speak on panels or at roundtable events on the topic of Desktop as a Service (DaaS). The audience is inevitably a mix of novice partners and a few folks who consider themselves fairly proficient with this technology. The questions that arise during these sessions range from “How is that different than Office 365?” to, quite literally, “What is DaaS?” Occasionally a more tech-savvy person will ask what the difference is between Citrix and VMware Horizon, attempting to take the conversation into speeds and feeds…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Ross Thompson, National Channel Manager, as one of the IT channel’s “100 People You Don’t Know But Should” for 2017.
Our Cloud, Connectivity, Data Center, Security, Voice & Mobile and Collaboration solutions fuel digital transformation, create a better customer experience and differentiate PlanetOne from the competition.
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Internal IT departments are running lean. They face business challenges they…
– PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today that it has been recognized by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, in the 2017 Cloud Partner Program Guide. The annual list spotlights the leading technology vendors and providers with cloud-related partner programs that enable and accelerate the growth of channel partners’ cloud initiatives…
The world of cyber security is a complex battleground. The attack surface is spreading as a result of the growing number of connected devices and malicious apps, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud services and the digitization of business functions.
Keeping the bad guys out is no longer an option. It’s time for organizations to turn to rapid detection and response. By 2020, 60 percent of enterprise IT security budgets will be allocated to managed detection and response (MDR). That’s up from less than 30 percent in 2016, according to Gartner…
PlanetOne Communications today announced it has been named an Elite Partner of Nitel, a leading nationwide managed telecom service provider. Exclusive to Nitel’s top-performing master agents and distributors, the new partner program will amplify PlanetOne’s success through dedicated partner support and business development resources including market development fund accrual and channel director alignment for agents and channel partners in their local markets…
There is plenty of convincing evidence that organizations are fully recognizing and acting upon the competitive advantages that come with cloud – cloud is not losing momentum and cloud has staying…
With Summer behind us and the holidays ahead, now is a great time to take another look at the landscape, and assess what, and in many cases who, is working for you and against you.
Businesses of all sizes are looking to leverage technology services to solve problems and bolster performance. And with so many players to choose from, every detail matters – from the start of the discussion to the close of the deal and beyond…
PlanetOne Connects the Dots for Birch and MicroAge Company Name: MicroAge Headquarters: Tempe, Ariz. Website: www.microage.com Year Founded: 1976 Key Markets/Verticals Served: Healthcare, Financial Services, Legal, Education, Retail, Construction, Entertainment, Manufacturing, State and Local Government Specializations: Data Center, Virtualization, Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Networking, Storage, Security, Mobility, Telecom, Software, Power and Cooling PlanetOne is always looking to create win/win…
Digital Transformation. It’s the tagline in every technology headline, and it is here to stay. In the digital age, companies have unlimited potential to be Agile, Customer Focused, Efficient, Secure…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it has earned Platinum Channel Partner status from Masergy. The win marks the 6th year in a row PlanetOne has been recognized by Masergy for its high-performance relationship and record results.
Together in 2017, the two industry leading companies have made it easier for channel partners to take advantage of Masergy’s Global Partner Program and growing portfolio of hybrid networking, managed security, and cloud communications solutions…
All companies these days are technology companies. Fact is, it’s nearly impossible to find an enterprise that operates offline. As such, today’s workforce demands a robust, reliable infrastructure that supports collaboration across devices and access types, and enables the highest levels of productivity. Furthermore, customers expect instantaneous response from websites and portals.
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today that it has been ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the nation’s fastest growing private companies, as part of the 36th Annual Inc. 5000 list. This win marks the seventh year in a row that PlanetOne has been celebrated on this prestigious list…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, named its Founder and CEO Ted Schuman as one of the Top 100 Executives and Top 25 Disrupters in the IT channel. The annual list recognizes leaders from the technology industry who have played an integral role in shaping today’s IT channel, whether by driving huge cultural shifts, creating rich new opportunities, or forging innovative routes to success…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it is attending and exhibiting at CompTIA ChannelCon 2017 “Be The Change”, the IT industry’s premier education, networking and partnering event at the Texas JW Marriott in Austin, Texas, July 31 – August 2, 2017. The move to…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it is attending and exhibiting at CompTIA ChannelCon 2017 “Be The Change”, the IT industry’s premier education, networking and partnering event at the Texas JW Marriott in Austin, Texas, July 31 – August 2, 2017. The move to…
Dress for Success Two of PlanetOne’s mighty team members, Dawn and Maricela, recently volunteered at Dress for Success in Phoenix. Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in…
PlanetOne Communications believes that its “boutique” approach to the master agent space is paying off. Today, cloud accounts for 50 percent of PlanetOne’s revenue, and the company – which is doubling in size every three years — attributes its success to its partners who are making the pivot to solution-selling, instead of product-pitching.
Digital transformation. We hear about it in some context seemingly every day. At its core, digital transformation is the realignment and investment in technology and processes to drive value and provide a stellar customer experience between a company, its customers and its prospects. It leverages – and is dependent upon – social media, mobility, analytics and cloud platforms, all synchronized to engage and interact with customers on their terms. A well-executed digital experience translates to improved customer loyalty, greater business agility and increased revenue.
As we approach the mid-year point in 2017, let’s take a stroll down memory lane with some of the exciting events and incentive trips we’ve hosted. Become part of our work hard-play hard environment today.
In 2016, PlanetOne stood out as a different kind of master agent. “Fifty percent of our sales were cloud, and the rest were network. That’s never happened before,” said CEO Ted Schuman…
Today’s enterprise IT leaders are more determined than ever to use the latest network technologies to meet evolving business needs and support digital transformation efforts. As such, there has been much excitement in the industry over SD-WAN and its potential to leverage the cost/performance benefits of Internet access…
Summer is around the corner and the mutual success we’re achieving with our partners and Preferred Providers in 2017 is amazing and unprecedented. With multiple high-profile wins under our belt and a series of successful events behind us including three Tech Tours, it’s hard to believe we’re only half way through the year and the best is yet to come!
Software Company Regains Control Over Global Communications Network with Masergy Customer: Catalogic Software Global Headquarters: Woodcliff Lake, NJ with offices in the United Kingdom and Germany Website: www.catalogicsoftware.com Employees: 105 Specializations: In-Place Copy Data Management solutions Partner: Sky Technology Partners Headquarters: Totowa, NJ Website: http://skytp.net/ Year Founded: 2011 Key Markets/Verticals Served: Telecom procurement, carrier management, IT consulting and…
A customer’s MPLS is on overload, so the IT provider suggests a bandwidth upgrade. While this solution may fix the problem for the short term, it’s likely only a matter of time until the network needs attention again. This is because transforming a company’s digital strategy is only effective when it explores and addresses all relevant business concerns of the organization.
In 2013, Gartner analysts validated the shift from corporate data centers hosting mission-critical applications to companies moving them to the cloud. Their report titled, “Is MPLS Dead?” illustrates that the range for MPLS adoption has varied from 20% – 80% worldwide and that SaaS and cloud computing are dominating the market…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced Kristen Cunningham as Director of Solution Sales for its Southern California Region…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, recognized two of its executives, Lauren Shapiro, president, and its vice president of marketing…
PlanetOne CEO Ted Schuman sits down for a one-on-one chat with RapidScale CEO Randy Jeter to talk about the growth of managed services, RapidScale’s position in the channel and their value to PlanetOne’s Partners.
Food for the Soul Last month three volunteers from the PlanetOne team visited the Feed My Starving Children Organization in Arizona to donate their time. Founded in 1987, Feed My Starving Children is a Christian non-profit that provides nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children. Their process is simple. Donations given by people fund…
PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, received three top honors from its Preferred Providers during the recent Channel Partners Expo in Las Vegas. Presented to key members of PlanetOne’s executive team, the awards included…
We are excited to announce XO Communications, a Verizon Company, has auto-renewed the National Distributor Partner contracts in order to continue our valued partnerships and drive success within the Partner Channel.
“PlanetOne is honored to receive MegaPath’s Pinnacle Award for Top Partner and Mega Deal of the Year,” said Ted Schuman, Founder and CEO, PlanetOne. “MegaPath is a trusted partner with a proven portfolio of cloud and connectivity services for the mid-market and enterprise customers…
Belmont, CA, April 11, 2017 – RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG), a leading provider of enterprise cloud communication and collaboration solutions, today announced a new premier master agent partnership with PlanetOne Communications, the IT and communications industry’s preferred connectivity partner.
Waltham, MA, USA, April 5, 2017 – Global Capacity, the leading connectivity as a service company, today announced that it has been selected by PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, as a Preferred Provider. Members of PlanetOne’s Preferred Provider program rank among the industry’s top providers of cloud and connectivity solutions.
Most people know that in the world of technology it’s important for individuals and businesses of all types and sizes to protect themselves from hackers. Something lesser known is that small businesses tend to be more susceptible to attacks for a number of reasons including the lack of proper IT security and processes! Verizon’s Data Breach Digest provides approachable insight on how to properly protect businesses by sharing stories from actual cyberattack cases…
PlanetOne CEO Ted Schuman was recently featured in the Executive Inc. section of the Phoenix Business Journal. In this feature, Ted takes us down memory lane from his humble beginnings selling services door-to-door…
Let’s take a minute to think about your last experience as a consumer calling a contact center for support. Chances are it went something like this: After wading through an endless series of menu options, you finally reach an agent to explain your issue – and after all that, it turns out he isn’t the right guy to help you. And so begins the call-center bounce-around game.
Record Year-Over-Year Success Earns PlanetOne recognition as Rackspace’s Top Contributing Agent SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 8, 2017 –With a breakout year of record sales and success, PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, is pleased to receive this recognition. “PlanetOne hit it out of the park in 2016, yielding record-setting dividends by combining efforts…
By Dylan Bouterse, Senior Solutions Engineer
RapidScale
Legacy IT
Traditional IT as we knew it in the late 90s and even early 2000s relied on dedicated, full-time employees (FTEs) that were few and far between. They were positioned as jacks of all trades and the lucky organizations that could afford many FTEs with multiple skill sets didn’t sweat the questions “What if Bob wants to go on vacation?” and “What will we do if the servers go down?” Taking care of the day-today IT was their single top priority.
PlanetOne Sales Partners who qualified for the 2016 Incentive Program were brought to sunny Arizona for two days of networking, cloud strategy training and fun behind the wheel…
Social media has leveled the playing field, allowing small boutique stores, hotels and restaurants to compete effectively against major brands without large outlays of advertising dollars. The move has forced many major brands to reinvent the customer experience, finding and investing in new ways to engage with customers online…
The advancement of cloud, SaaS, and mobile computing have created disruptions for enterprises of all sizes. The largest technology revolution is reshaping the way enterprise IT and their organizations work with data and applications.
The advancement of cloud, SaaS, and mobile computing have created disruptions for enterprises of all sizes. The largest technology revolution is reshaping the way enterprise IT and their organizations work with data and applications.
ClicktoTweet: Congrats! @PlanetOne’s Jonathan Hartman named an @CRN 2017 #ChannelChief #CRNChannelChiefs www.crn.com/channelchiefs. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2017 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced that its vice president of sales, Jonathan Hartman, has named to the prestigious 2017 Channel Chiefs list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.…
As a Recipient of the 2016 Most Valuable Partner Award, PlanetOne Recognized for its Relentless Commitment to Excellence, Performance and Sales Growth SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2017 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it has been recognized by Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT) as a recipient of the…
New alliance enables PlanetOne to offer Aryaka’s MPLS replacement solution to global enterprises SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2017 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced Aryaka Networks, the leading global SD-WAN provider, is now part of its growing portfolio of preferred providers. The new alliance provides PlanetOne channel partners…
February 01, 2017 – Verizon announced that the acquisition of XO Communications has closed. The combined networks will create broader reach, drive acceleration of new technology development, and expand product portfolios. Beginning now, XO Communications will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Verizon. Both companies will align to a “Business as Usual” approach; nothing…
New alliance with RapidScale provides channel partners access to a broad range of managed cloud services SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 26, 2017 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today welcomed RapidScale, a leader in managed cloud services, to its growing portfolio of preferred providers. Together PlanetOne and RapidScale are empowering…
Spreading Cheer – to Those Not Here The PlanetOne team gathered in early December to prepare care packages for men and women of the armed services who are deployed overseas. The holidays are particularly difficult for the troops who are stationed away from their families and putting a smile on the faces of these hardworking…
The New Relationship Expands TelePacific’s Reach and Broadens PlanetOne’s Portfolio of Managed Unified Communications and Connectivity Solutions LOS ANGELES and PHOENIX – Decemeber. 22, 2016 –TelePacific Communications announced today a strategic alliance with PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner. Under the new engagement, TelePacific becomes a PlanetOne Preferred Provider, delivering a…
Jake Schuman and Ross Thompson Promoted for Outstanding Performance and Partnership SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14, 2016 – Celebrated as one of the best places to work, PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jake Schuman and Ross Thompson. As Senior Channel Manager, Jake continues…
Vowing to “Never Fly Solo,” more than 200 Telecom and IT Leaders Commit to Excellence, Prepare for Change and Engage to Win SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 08, 2016 – Celebrating nearly 25 years of success and another record year of growth, PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, invited its top-performing partners and…
IT and Telecom Industry Leader Earns Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Award SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 07, 2016 – Celebrating nearly 25 years of success and record growth, PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it has been recognized as one of Arizona’s top 50 largest privately-held companies in the state. The honor…
San Diego Padres Elevate the Game and Become the First MLB Team to Go “All-In” on Cloud Company Name: MicroAge Headquarters: Tempe, Ariz. Website: www.microage.com Year Founded: 1976 Key Markets/Verticals Served: Healthcare, Financial Services, Legal, Education, Retail, Construction, Entertainment, Manufacturing, State and Local Government Specializations: Data Center, Virtualization, Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Networking, Storage, Security,…
Teach a Man to Fish One of my lifelong passions is traveling internationally and discovering new cultures, foods and lifestyles. I caught the travel bug young – during a trip to Fiji when I was just 10. Since then, I have adventured to over 40 countries; experiencing the tradition and history of different cultures and…
By Jon Alexander Level 3 Communications While some may still be unfamiliar with the internet of things (IoT), many of us are living surrounded by interconnected devices that exchange data over a network – your smart phone is one of the most obvious examples. In a recent issue of Connect-World, one of Level 3’s very own…
New alliance adds breadth and depth to PlanetOne’s growing portfolio of cloud-based solutions and services; empowers channel partners supporting multi-platform hybrid IT environments SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 04, 2016 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced that Datapipe, a leader in managed cloud services for the enterprise, has joined its growing…
By Ted Schuman CEO PlanetOne Communications The one constant we can count on in this industry is change. You have to expect the unexpected and be ready with a strong backup plan for when a curveball comes your way. The recent buyouts are a perfect example. These moves caught the market by surprise and left many…
An Open Letter to Intelisys Partners The recent ScanSource deal has many of your peers wondering how secure their relationships and recurring revenues are with Intelisys. Valid concerns especially in light of the recent headlines from ScanSource about its performance: “We had a disappointing finish to fiscal year 2016 with sales and EPS below our…
Record year-over-year growth earns PlanetOne a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for the sixth year in a row SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., August 17, 2016 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it has been named by Inc. magazine to the 35th annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., August 15, 2016 – Building on its advanced connectivity and cloud solutions portfolio, PlanetOne Communications, today announced it was named to the Verizon Partner Program as a Platinum member. The relationship broadens PlanetOne’s global carrier portfolio and ushers in new opportunities for channel partners selling and supporting smart devices and providing secure,…
Today at Channel Partners #CPEvolution we announced a new relationship with Verizon. Yes, Verizon! As a founding member of the Alliance Partners, formerly the Agent Alliance, and via the Alliance’s Preferred Provider agreement with Verizon, PlanetOne has gained Platinum Partnership status within the Verizon Partner Program. You’ve probably seen this morning’s headlines on the Alliance…
The IT channel and telecom industry’s preferred partner received top honors from Masergy for overall sales growth and partner engagement excellence SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., August 10, 2016 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, is pleased to be recognized as Masergy’s top-performing growth partner in 2016. The honor marks the fifth year…
For the third year in a row, the IT channel and telecom industry’s preferred partner for the delivery of best-in-class cloud and connectivity solutions was recognized for partner program excellence SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 25, 2016 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced that it has been recognized by CRN®, a…
By: Bill Wohnoutka, Vice President Sales, Security & CDN at Level 3 Communications The perimeter of the conventional IP/VPN MPLS WAN has eroded. We can no longer expect that #buildthatwall is a viable strategy for securing enterprise assets and the users that need constant access. The migration of applications from the corporate data center into the…
Industry Expert and Former Member of PlanetOne Advisory Board Bernadette Richardson Set to Maximize Marketing Efforts SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 23, 2016 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, is pleased to announce Bernadette “Bern” Richardson has joined the company as vice president of marketing. “When it comes time to maximize your…
Unstoppable focus on success and service earn Shapiro recurring recognition as one of IT channel’s top female leaders SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 16, 2016 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named its president, Lauren Shapiro, to the prestigious 2016 Women of the…
Building on its Cloud 411 Program, PlanetOne establishes nationwide Cloud Practice to accelerate channel partners’ success in selling cloud services; Hires new Cloud Practice Manager Jim MacWilliam SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 10, 2016 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, is expanding its focus on cloud services with the addition of a…
The industry’s preferred connectivity partner recognized for outstanding sales performance during 2015 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 7, 2016 —PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it has been named to the Vonage (NYSE: VG) President’s Club. Presented during the 2016 Channel Partners Conference and Expo held last month in Las Vegas, the prestigious award…
100% Channel-Focused Telecom Service Provider Teams with PlanetOne to Enhance Service Excellence and Market Reach SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 22, 2016 —PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced BCN Telecom as a new Preferred Partner within its growing portfolio of connectivity providers. Recognized as a channel-friendly telecommunications provider with more than 75 unique…
Connectivity Leaders Collaborate to Expand Market Reach and Simplify Cloud Services for Channel Partners SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 16, 2016 —PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced Mitel® (Nasdaq:MITL) (TSX:MNW), a global leader in real-time business, cloud and mobile communications, is a Preferred PlanetOne Partner. PlanetOne now offers Mitel’s MiCloud business communications portfolio…
Leveraging PlanetOne’s relationships with providers of voice, data, security and cloud services, IP Stack Technologies is able to do it all – source, implement and support its client’s networking needs – with ease, efficiency and excellence. Company Name: IP Stack Technologies Headquarters: New England Contact: www.ipstack.net Year Founded: 2004 Key Markets/Verticals Served: Mid-market and enterprise…
For the Second Year in a Row, Jonathan Hartman is Recognized for His Executive Leadership and Successful Partner Engagement across PlanetOne’s Growing Base of MSPs and Telecom Agents SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2016 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company has named Jonathan…
Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 27, 2016 // Retarus, a global leader in enterprise messaging services, today announced 2015 a blockbuster year of success and record results for its relationship with PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred cloud and connectivity partner. Since establishing an alliance in 2014, the two companies have experienced significant partnership growth.…
By Lauren Shapiro, President, PlanetOne Information technology (IT) is innovating at a very rapid pace. In order to be successful, MSPs and IT solution providers must be ready and willing to quickly adapt their business models in response to customers’ consistent and changing demands. Over the past five years, we’ve seen incredible growth in managed…
By Jonathan Hartman Vice President of Sales PlanetOne Communications It’s a simple statement: You can’t sell and deploy technology effectively if you don’t understand it or have the expertise to make it work. With more and more customers asking about and requiring cloud technologies – such as infrastructure as a service, data and digital…
End of year Telecom Tour events honor partner growth and preview 2016 goals, initiatives and programs Scottsdale, Ariz., Dec. 8, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred cloud and connectivity partner, is pleased to announce 2015 as a banner year for the company and its channel partners. Founder and CEO Ted…
A phenomenal employee experience earned the IT channel and telecom industry leader the top spot in its category on the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2015 list of Best Places to Work SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Dec. 4, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications the IT and telecom industry’s preferred cloud and connectivity partner, today announced it has been recognized…
Strategic alliance empowers PlanetOne channel partners to market and sell NTT Com’s cloud, network and data center services for mid-market and enterprise environments SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Oct. 14, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications is pleased to announce NTT America, the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), is now a member of its…
Annual List Champions the IT Channel’s Unsung Heroes SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced Jake Schuman, Partner Development Manager, has been recognized as one of the “100 People You Don’t Know But Should” in the IT channel for 2015 by The Channel Company’s…
Your time is now. Internal IT departments are running lean and facing challenges they can’t handle alone. Move up market and you’ll find CIOs who want and need an IT business partner with the experience, expertise and scale to mind the mundane, care for the critical and support the strategic. If that partner is you – we are a good match.
By Ted Schuman, CEO, PlanetOne Communications Corporate culture defines a company. It defines what kind of a workplace you offer employees and how those employees treat your customers and partners. Every company leader should take extra care to define and build a culture that properly reflects positive values – good relations between managers and employees,…
New Relationship Seeks to Accelerate Cloud Adoption within IT Channel #CloudPartners BOSTON – Cloud Partners – Sept. 17, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced that it has joined the Partner Network for Rackspace® (NYSE: RAX), the #1 managed cloud company. PlanetOne channel partners will gain access to Rackspace’s…
Telecom Industry Pioneer and IT Channel Leader Appoints Three Key Influencers to Inaugural Advisory Board September 10, 2015 – Marking a significant milestone in the company’s history, PlanetOne today announced its inaugural Advisory Board. Comprised of three influential business leaders, the new Advisory Board includes: Bernadette Richardson: With more than 25 years of experience in…
Inc. Magazine rewards PlanetOne’s record year-over-year growth with Inc. 5000 listing SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Aug. 12, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it has once again earned a spot on the high profile Inc. 5000 list, which notes America’s fastest growing private companies in 2015. The win…
By Ted Schuman, CEO, PlanetOne When you sign up with a telecom master agent to deliver connectivity and telecommunications services, beware of empty promises. You can make a lot of profit in this business, but if you enter into a poorly written contract with your master agent, you could see your commissions shrink in a hurry,…
For the second year in a row, the leading business partner for the IT channel and telecom industry recognized for delivering best-in-class cloud-based and connectivity solutions to channel partners Scottsdale, Ariz., August 3, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it is featured in The Channel Company’s prestigious CRN®…
Allen Wills founded TECvine in 2013, and credits PlanetOne with helping him to establish solid vendor relationships and increase revenues Company Name: TECvine, LLC Headquarters: Phoenix & Chicago Contact: www.linkedin.com/in/allenwills Year Founded: 2013 Key Markets/Verticals Served: Mid-market and enterprise organizations Specializations: WAN Networks, SIP Trunking, Managed Mobility, Cloud Services For nearly two decades,…
New relationship gives channel partners access to a broader array of customized, high-capacity, all-fiber networking solutions and services SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 22, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced that it has forged a strategic alliance with Lightower Fiber Networks. As part of the new agreement, PlanetOne…
Partners with Top Qualifying MegaPath Sales Can Win a VIP Dinner with the Legendary “Charlie Hustle” During Year-End Partner Event; Registration Now Open Scottsdale, Ariz., July 21, 2015 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced that Major League Baseball player and manager, Pete Rose, will keynote the year end…
By: Jonathan Hartman The opportunity to sell SIP trunking is wide open. While the uptake has been growing, market penetration is still low – around 38 percent of businesses are using it today, according to a 2013 report from Infonetics. The service has appeal and application across businesses large and small and particular benefits to call…
By: Jonathan Hartman Selling cloud communications might be different than what you’re used to. So here are some things you shouldn’t do, courtesy of The Cloud Communications Alliance, a consortium of cloud providers. 1. Don’t talk techy. Not everyone is Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory, so don’t talk to them like they are.…
By: Jonathan Hartman Partners say there is no shortage of demand for Ethernet services and they have no problem selling it. Customers understand the value proposition — Ethernet offers high-bandwidth, scalability, low latency and low cost. The problem is delivering on the demand. Here are some of the common challenges: Availability. While there have been great…
Shapiro earns top honors for her personal career success within the IT channel and professional contributions to the technology industry SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 1, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced its President Lauren Shapiro is one of the IT channel’s most powerful female executives according to The…
Industry Leaders Team to Simplify Desktop Virtualization and Cloud Services for Channel Partners SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 18, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced a strategic alliance with Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) provider Nuvestack. As part of the new business relationship, Nuvestack’s high-performance, cost-effective and easily accessible DaaS solutions including NuveCenter™…
By: Jonathan Hartman, Channel Chief and VP of Sales, PlanetOne Communications *As seen on ChannelProSMB The IT industry has a history of competing on price with self-damaging results that lead to faster commoditization of products, solutions and services. It’s not a great legacy, but it is a pretty common crutch for sales people lacking adequate…
PlanetOne Partners Benefit from IntelePeer’s SIP Trunking Expertise, Rapid Deployment and Superior Support Scottsdale, Ariz. – May 14, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with IntelePeer, a leading provider of on-demand, cloud-based communications. As part of its new relationship with IntelePeer,…
By Jonathan Hartman, VP of Sales, PlanetOne Desktops from the cloud, Workspace-as-a-Service, or Desktops-as-a-Service (DaaS) has been around for a while. Desktone (which VMware bought in 2013) helped to pioneer the service back in 2007. Then DaaS got a kick-start a few years ago when Amazon Web Services rolled out WorkSpaces, positioning it as a simple,…
By Jonathan Hartman, Vice President of Sales, PlanetOne When it comes to IT security, a healthy dose of paranoia is advisable. Threats are everywhere. A scan of the headlines on any given day will turn up a serious security breach, cyber threat, or newly discovered vulnerabilities in commonly used software. While in the past viruses…
A playback of last week’s PlanetOne and Masergy ChannelCast “Enterprise Security Demands Software-Defined Protection in the Cloud.” webcast is available now by clicking here. To borrow from Gartner’s Tiffani Bova, if you’d like a copy of the deck, please drop me an email with a question or constructive feedback about the presentation. For those of…
Channel Partner Education and Networking Event Welcomes Industry-Leading IT and Telecom Executives; Tour Offers Valuable Insight on Key Market Moves, Trends and Technologies Impacting Businesses Nationwide Newport Beach, Calif., April 22, 2015 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced its 2015 Telecom Tour will take place at the Island…
Newly redesigned layout showcases the services, technology solutions and sales resources that enable PlanetOne telecom agents and channel partners to keep their customers connected anytime, anywhere SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 9, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today unveiled a new website at www.planetone.net. Re-architected with a sleek, professional…
Executive Appointment Builds on PlanetOne’s “Relationships Rule All” Partner Engagement Model SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 4, 2015 – PlanetOne Commns, the IT and telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced industry leader Jeff Swan has joined the company as Director of Strategic Alliances. In this new role, Swan is responsible for establishing and growing strategic…
By Lauren Shapiro, President, PlanetOne Communications Verizon’s recent study, “State of the Market: Enterprise Cloud 2014” confirms what many already knew — the cloud has become a valuable part of the enterprise. Yet, you might be surprised to what extent. According to the study, 65 percent of enterprises are currently using cloud computing today. That makes sense, considering…
Milwaukee, Wis. – February 24, 2015 – Corvisa LLC, a single source provider of cloud communications solutions, today announced a strategic alliance with leading connectivity partner and telecom master agency, PlanetOne Communications. The new relationship will play a key role in Corvisa’s recently announced Channel Partner Program and expanded go-to-market strategy. As part of…
Hartman Honored for Accelerating Company’s Sales Initiatives and Increasing Services Revenues across Growing Base of Channel Partners SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 12, 2015 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced that Jonathan Hartman, vice president of sales, has been named to the prestigious 2015 CRN Channel Chiefs list. Click here…
MVP Award Winner and Elite Partner PlanetOne Recognized by Level 3 for Achieving Highest Elite Sales Growth in 2014 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 24, 2015 — PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced it received the 2014 Channel Partner Program MVP award from Level 3 Communications, a Fortune 500 company that…
Leading connectivity partner exceeds expectations with quadruple percentage increases in year-over-year revenues from the sale of inContact’s cloud contact center solutions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 3, 2015 – PlanetOne Communications, the IT and Telecom industry’s preferred connectivity partner, today announced a record year of performance and revenue gains resulting from its successful alliance with inContact (NASDAQ:…
By Ted Schuman, CEO, PlanetOne If you’re a managed services provider (MSP) looking to jump into the lucrative world of connectivity and telecommunications solutions and services, here’s my advice: Don’t go at it alone. Teaming up with the right business partner or master agent is a proven and profitable way for an MSP to achieve…
By Ted Schuman, CEO, PlanetOne The economy is improving and the IT refresh cycle has released some pent-up demand, but a number of IT decision makers and executives are still hesitant to make large capital expenditures — and for good reason. Technology is moving quickly and what they invest in today could be outdated and…
As seen on crn.com by Joseph Tsidulko on December 12, 2014 Cloud computing is causing many different kinds of disruption in the channel, but one of the biggest is blurring the traditional lines between telecom agents and IT solution providers, a panel of industry experts said Wednesday at the PlanetOne Communications Telecom Tour in…
By Ted Schuman, CEO, PlanetOne There’s a business challenge brewing in the mainstream IT channel that some are ignoring, others are talking about, and a select few have embraced — and turned into a new relationship and a revenue opportunity that keeps on growing. It’s focused on the wide area network (WAN), ties back to…
The Industry Leader’s Top-Performing Vendor Partners and Service Providers Gather to Celebrate Record Year of Sales Growth and Prepare for “Unstoppable” Success SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2014 –PlanetOne Communications today announced 2014 will be another blockbuster year of record growth for the company and its channel partners. “We’re experiencing our best year yet with…
Master agency PlanetOne Communications’ Telecom Tour stopped in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nov. 4-5, with a lineup that included Top Golf, a vendor fair, a golf tournament and a keynote address from local sports hero Anthony Robles. The event started with a cocktail reception Nov. 4 at Top Golf, with Cloud Connect’s Kyle Rogers taking home the top honors with…
November 5, 2014 By Khali Henderson Master agency PlanetOne Communications expects to end 2014 with another record year; revenue is up 36 percent, said CEO Ted Schuman speaking to about 160 agents and service providers during opening remarks at the PlanetOne 2014 Telecom Tour stop in Scottsdale, Arizona, Wednesday. “The good news is PlanetOne, thanks to all…
3 Lies About Hosted UC You Can’t Buy Into By Ted Schuman, CEO, PlanetOne Unified Communications (UC) is a profitable, high-value line of business for VARs and MSPs (managed services providers) so why are so few capitalizing on it? For some, it may just be the technology that keeps them at bay. For others,…
Industry leading business partner recognized for providing channel partners with best-in-class service and support for a full range of voice, data, and conferencing and wireless services SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–October 15th, 2014–PlanetOne Communications is pleased to announce its inclusion in the CRN 2014 Network Connectivity Services Partner Program Guide (PPG). The annual guide highlights the service providers and technology…
2014 Awards and Recognition for Exceptional Performance SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–September 8, 2014–Arizona-based master agency PlanetOne Communications has announced plans to bring its agents and suppliers together for a landmark year-end event, Nov. 4 and 5 in Scottsdale that promises to be the biggest and best in the company’s 22 year history. The last stop on the…
2014 Awards Recognize Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–August 20, 2014–Arizona-based master agency PlanetOne Communications has been named as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc. magazine, for the fourth year in a row. With seven million private, employer-based companies in the United States, PlanetOne’s four-in-a-row achievement showcases the company’s culture…
Designation Reinforces Channel Commitment and Success SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–August 4, 2014–Scottsdale-based master agency PlanetOne has announced that it has attained Elite partner status as part of the Level 3 Communications Channel Partner Program. “PlanetOne has made a strong commitment to our partnership with Level 3, and we are proud to be recognized as an Elite…
PlanetOne Awarded Symbol of Excellence for the Third Year in a Row SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–July 30, 2014–Scottsdale-based master agency PlanetOne has announced that it has attained Platinum status in Masergy’s distinguished Global Partner Program for the third consecutive year, after seeing double-digit sales growth. “We are honored to be recognized by Masergy for the hard work…
Record-breaking Growth Underscores Partner Support Expansion SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–July 18, 2014–Nationwide master agency PlanetOne Communications has added to its channel team, to continue to support rapid growth and the expanding needs of its channel partners. Eric Cooke is joining as senior technology advisor, while Jake Schuman will fill the role of partner development manager. Both report…
Recurring Commission Model is Unique in the Wireless Channel SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–June 23, 2014–Master agency PlanetOne Communications is pioneering a game-changing chapter for its agents and channel partners with the launch of a new package of enterprise wireless services from T-Mobile USA, with the option of making residual commissions on the sale. The model is nothing…
Click here to view photos from the event Telecom Tour Stop Offered Exclusive Networking, Education and Fun SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–June 9, 2014–Master agency PlanetOne Communications continued its mission of supporting expansion and growth for its sales partners with the latest stop on the 2014 Telecom Tour, held June 2-3 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in…
Exclusive 5-Star Luxury Trip Honored the Company’s High Rollers Click here to view the photos from the event SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–May 22, 2014–Master agency PlanetOne Communications, known for its unparalleled incentives, has rewarded its top sales partners for 2013 with an inaugural “High Rollers” trip to the Napa Valley. The five-star luxury tour of Napa…
Partners Were Treated to Basketball, Networking and an Exclusive Carrier Panel Click here to view images from the event SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–April 15, 2014–Opportunities for the channel to hit a slam dunk this year in sales continue, with Arizona-based master agency PlanetOne Communications showcasing new ways for partners to grow their business during the…
MLB Spring Training Continues Master Agency’s Incentive Program Click here to view images from the event SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–April 2, 2014–Just in time for Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, Scottsdale-based master agency PlanetOne hosted its top sales partners and preferred vendors at the MLB’s Cactus League Spring Training in Phoenix, Ariz. in late March,…
Cash Bonuses are Exclusively Funded by PlanetOne SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and LAS VEGAS (CHANNEL PARTNERS CONFERENCE), February 27, 2014–Scottsdale-based master agency PlanetOne Communications has announced that it has funded a $50,000 cash giveaway to reward partners who sell orders totaling more than $5,000 in monthly revenue. Separately, PlanetOne said that it is also offering $500 prizes…
New Positions Highlight Strategic Investment in Partner Growth SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and LAS VEGAS (CHANNEL PARTNERS CONFERENCE), February 28, 2014–Nationwide master agency PlanetOne Communications has expanded its channel team further to continue to support its rapid growth and help sales partners make the most of its diverse product portfolio. Robin Eiler has been appointed to the…
Networking and Sunshine Ruled the Famous 16th Hole Click here to view images of the event SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–February 12, 2014–For the fourth year in a row, Scottsdale-based master agency PlanetOne hosted its top sales partners and preferred vendors at the Phoenix Open PGA tour stop, to build business opportunities and above all relax and…
Key Promotions to Support the Company’s Core Growth Initiatives SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–January 8, 2014–Nationwide master agency PlanetOne Communications has made two key appointments to support its core growth strategies for 2014. Jonathan Hartman has been named vice president of sales, and Ross Thompson has been named channel manager. Both are based in PlanetOne’s Scottsdale office. PlanetOne…
The Scottsdale Telecom Tour Stop Highlighted a Record Year for the Company Click here to view the images of the event SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–November 15, 2013–Arizona-based master agency PlanetOne Communications brought its agents and suppliers together for a watershed year-end event Nov. 5 and 6 at in Scottsdale, the last stop on the company’s 2013…
Channel Partners Telecom November 8, 2013 Arizona-based master agency PlanetOne Communications has continued its mission to deliver unparalleled opportunity and industry intelligence for its partners with the launch of the PlanetOne Telecom Partner Toolbox. Featuring a mix of professionally developed reports, slide shows, videos, blogs, infographics and more, the PlanetOne Telecom Partner Toolbox is truly…
All of the Tools to Build Opportunity Unveiled at Telecom Tour Stop SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–November 7, 2013–Arizona-based master agency PlanetOne Communications has continued its mission to deliver unparalleled opportunity and industry intelligence for its partners with the launch of the PlanetOne Telecom Partner Toolbox (www.planetonetelecomtoolbox.com). Featuring a mix of professionally developed reports, slide shows, videos, blogs,…
Company Focuses on Heightened Community Communication via Twitter, Facebook SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–September 9, 2013–Arizona-based master agency PlanetOne Communications is continuing to invest in active communication and collaboration with its partners and customers, with the kickoff of a comprehensive social media strategy anchored by Twitter and Facebook. The launch of a new social networking presence enhances the community…
2013 Awards Recognize Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–August 21, 2013–Arizona-based master agency PlanetOne Communications has been named as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine, for the third year in a row. With nearly seven million private, employer-based companies in the United States, PlanetOne’s “threepeat” achievement showcases the company’s culture…
Partnership is Marked by Significant Revenue Growth SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–July 30, 2013–Scottsdale-based master agency PlanetOne has announced that it has attained Masergy’s Platinum partner status within the company’s prestigious Global Partner Program for the second consecutive year, after growing year-over-year sales by more than 20 percent. “PlanetOne has made a strong commitment to our partnership with…
Competitive Carrier Panel Anchors Foxwoods Telecom Tour Stop Click here to view the images from the event SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–June 17, 2013–Arizona-based master agency PlanetOne Communications continued its mission of bolstering unparalleled industry intelligence for its partners during the latest stop on the 2013 Telecom Tour, held June 10-11 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut. The…
Luxury and Appreciation Headlined PlanetOne’s Annual Celebration of its Top Partners Click here to view images from the event SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–April 26, 2013–Held at a sun-soaked, luxurious resort in Cabo San Lucas, PlanetOne Communications’ annual President’s Club trip treated its top partners to a raft of delights, including pool side massages and margaritas, fine local cuisine…
Channel Partners April 9, 2013 Cloud UC provider Thinking Phone Networks announced Tuesday that master agency PlanetOne, Scottsdale, Ariz., has joined its channel program as a master partner. With more than 21 years in business, PlanetOne is one of the country’s oldest master agencies. Through its network of subagents, it provides businesses with customized voice…
Baseball and Wine in Napa Added to the Roster SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Master agency PlanetOne Communications, known for their unparalleled incentives, has unveiled the details for its 2013 program, which offers even more rewards for its top sales partners. In 2014, PlanetOne will host its leading sales partners at the Phoenix Open’s “rowdiest hole in…
Existing Alliance Agreement Must be Assumed or Rejected by Initial Closing of TNCI Sale to Blue Casa Telephone (Boston, MA) It’s an unfortunate and, in reality, unwanted outcome for the telecom channel’s thousands of agents represented by the Agent Alliance, and the leadership organization itself. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the state of Massachusetts has…
Networking, Fun and Opportunity Set the Tone for 3rd Consecutive Year Click here to view images from event SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – For the third year in a row, Scottsdale-based master agency PlanetOne invited its top sales partners and vendors to get into the swing of opportunity at the Phoenix Open PGA tour stop. PlanetOne once…
Master Agent’s Passion and Dedication Pays Off in 2012 (Scottsdale, Arizona) Records were broken, new partnerships were formed and the highly attended PlanetOne Telecom Tour was bigger and better than ever. 2012 certainly was a banner year for PlanetOne, their agents, vendors and partners as the PlanetOne team out performed all expectations. As this is…