Mitel Names Epic Technologies, LLC As The 2006 Solution Provider Of The Year In the Southeast Region

Cookeville, TN, USA – Mitel Networks recently named Epic Technologies, LLC as its 2006 Solution Provider of the Year for the entire Southeastern United States. This distinction honors the Mitel partner whose training, business performance, high level of sales achievement and customer satisfaction most closely exemplify what Mitel seeks in its solution providers. Mitel also cited Epic’s ability to make significant gains in establishing the Mitel brand in new markets as a prime reason for the honor.

The award was presented at Mitel’s 2006 Southeast VIP Conference in Atlanta, Georgia by Don Smith, Mitel’s CEO, and Ray Jimenez, Regional Director of Southeast Sales for Mitel. In commenting on the presentation, Jimenez said, “Mitel congratulates Epic Technologies on achieving Solution Provider of the Year status in the Southeast Region. Epic truly understands how important customers are to Mitel and their success is due to ensuring that the customer’s experience is a positive one.”

Mitel is a long established and highly respected telecom brand that has emerged as the IP Telephony (IPT) market leader in the small and medium business (SMB) segment. According to a 2006 research report (InfoTrack for Converged Communications: SMB Market Analysis and Forecast) by InfoTech, a firm that specializes in global information and professional services for the telecommunications and data networking industries, Mitel has surpassed Avaya to claim top spot in the fast growing SMB segment. For installations of 100 handsets or less, Mitel is now the top selling system in the country.

“We are honored to be recognized as a top partner for the top SMB telecom brand in America,” said Don Viar, Managing Partner of Epic Technologies. Viar added, “This acknowledgement is a testament to the outstanding accomplishments and dedication of both Epic and Mitel throughout the year. Epic’s goal is to be one of the top voice and data solution providers in the entire Southeast and this honor is just another sign that we are well on our way to reaching that status.”

About Epic Technologies
Epic Technologies provides high-end data networking and voice solutions to small and medium-sized organizations across the United States through its Proactive Assurance Service Network The firm has a particular focus on providing solutions to the healthcare, financial, and manufacturing companies that require innovative solutions. Epic is a Mitel Platinum Solution Provider. To learn more about Epic visit us on the Web at www.epictn.com.

About Mitel
Mitel is a world leader in manufacturing business telephony and communications equipment and a market-leader for voice, video, and data convergence over broadband networks. With a focus on the user experience, the company delivers advanced communications solutions that are easily customized for individual business needs. Through intuitive desktop appliances and applications, businesses are provided with innovative ways to manage information and resources. Vertical markets benefit from integrated solutions that protect existing investments, while enabling new ways to be more cost effective and productive. Mitel is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with offices, partners, and resellers worldwide. For more information please visit www.mitel.com.