Plantronics announces expanded deal with Westcon

Audio communications solutions provider Plantronics Inc this week announced it has expanded its relationship with security and network VAD Westcon Convergence to include the Middle East.

Westcon's operations - which cover convergence, security, networking and mobility products and services - extend across the Middle East, Pakistan and North Africa regions.

Platronics cited the company's specific experience in the convergence of voice, data and video application technologies, including VoIP, Internet security, wireless and mobility solutions, as a reason for the agreement.


"We're very pleased to announce an expansion of our relationship with Westcon into the Middle East," said Susan Hansen, vice president of Marketing, Asia Pacific, Plantronics.

She added, "Westcon has a proven expertise in delivering excellence in core distribution services around the globe. We're looking forward to working with them to reach key telephony accounts and grow the wireless and UC business opportunity in the region."
Manoj Panchal, Westcon Convergence divisional director said, "We are excited to add Plantronics to our portfolio. We consider this as a win-win relationship of quality products and sophisticated distribution providing Plantronics with expertise in recruiting, enabling and growing the enterprise channel, while at the same time expanding our Unified Communication offerings."