Mitel recognises global partners at annual Next Awards 2024

Mitel, a global company in business communications, has unveiled the recipients of its annual Mitel Next Awards, recognising partners from the International region for their notable dedication to growth, customer excellence, and innovation.

The awards were announced at the 2024 Mitel Next partner event, which gathered partners from both heritage Unify and Mitel for the first time. This year's awardees include Vodacom, Trends ICT, Essential Data & Voice, Maintel, Stelogy, Proximus, Exato Technologies Pvt Ltd, and Ethan. These companies have been acknowledged for their significant contributions in delivering cutting-edge communication solutions, adapting to shifting market conditions, and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Vodacom received the Partner Excellence Award, acknowledging their exemplary performance in driving growth and customer satisfaction. Trends ICT was named Customer Champion for their consistent efforts in enhancing customer experiences. Essential Data & Voice was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for their enduring contributions and innovation in the business communications sector.

The Partner of the Year Award was divided into regional categories: Maintel for the UKISA region, Stelogy for Southern Europe, Proximus for Northern Europe, Exato Technologies Pvt Ltd for APAC/MENA, and Ethan for the ANZ region. Each of these companies was recognised for their pivotal roles in expanding Mitel's reach and implementing advanced communication solutions tailored to regional demands.

Simon Skellon, SVP and Head of International Region at Mitel, expressed his satisfaction with the awards, stating, "We are delighted to recognise the achievements of our exceptional channel community, who play a critical role in the success of Mitel. Our new, comprehensive portfolio of vertically integrated, multimodal and hybrid solutions gives businesses the ability to leverage current and, in some cases, new on-prem investments, paired with modern, cloud capabilities. At the same time, our channel partners offer a unique combination of technological expertise and vertical industries knowledge. Together, we are able to leverage hybrid solutions to empower our customers with seamless UC solutions that support the needs of their entire workforce, today and tomorrow."

The Mitel Next Awards underlined the importance of collaboration between Mitel and its partners, emphasising the shared goal of delivering next-generation solutions across various industries. The celebrated partners have demonstrated a remarkable capacity to adapt to technological advancements and evolving market demands, ensuring robust support for their customer bases.

Mitel, known for powering over two billion business connections globally, continues to foster strong partnerships to enhance their portfolio of communication solutions. By integrating on-premises infrastructure with modern cloud capabilities, Mitel and its partners aim to offer businesses the flexibility needed to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

The annual Mitel Next Awards highlight the ongoing commitment of Mitel's partners to innovation and customer satisfaction, setting a high standard for the industry. As Mitel continues to develop and expand its suite of solutions, the collaborative efforts of its partners remain integral to achieving shared success and meeting customer needs worldwide.