snom Expands North American Sales Channel with Major Distribution Agreement with D&H
snom technology AG, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced Voice over IP (VoIP) phones for the enterprise and residential markets, announced that D&H Distributing, the major North American computer products and consumer electronics distributor, will distribute snom’s portfolio of advanced desktop and wireless VoIP phones in North America. snom’s 3xx series desktop SIP phones and its award-winning wireless snom m3 IP DECT phone will now be available to D&H’s North American network of Value Added Resellers, Network Service Providers and Systems Integrators.
[Translate to Deutsch:] “snom is one of the leading VoIP technology companies in Europe and we are pleased to bring its third-generation SIP-based VoIP phones to the U.S.,” said Rob Eby, vice president of purchasing at D&H. “snom SIP phones combine superior German engineering and design with an affordable price point. As a leading proponent of open standards and protocols, snom phones are interoperable with a wide array of IP PBX and hosted VoIP services, making them easy to provision and deploy.”
D&H will distribute snom’s full line of VoIP telephones including the snom 3xx series of advanced SIP phones as well as the new IP DECT phone for VoIP users, the snom m3. The snom m3 provides an optimal VoIP communication system for the home office, SMB or enterprise. snom provides customers with feature-rich business telephones that offer plug-and-play integration into any SIP-based telephony platform.
“This partnership with D&H significantly expands our presence in the U.S. and is further proof of snom’s growing momentum in the North American market,” said Michael Knieling, executive director of sales and marketing for snom. “snom phones’ ease of interoperability, robust calling features and competitive price make them ideal for bundled VoIP solutions for the SMB and enterprise markets.”
About snom
snom technology AG develops and manufactures Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephones and related equipment based on the IETF open standard, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). Recognized for its high quality, customizable and cost-effective business solutions, snom is also differentiated by the company’s history in the VoIP industry, and its dedication to high security standards. All of snom’s software exists in the firmware on the phones – making it easier for users to download updates and new features. snom customers benefit from the interoperability and flexibility that the snom telephones offer, including plug and play integration and universal compatibility with any SIP-based telephony platform. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, snom technology AG has offices in North Andover, MA and Wuxi, China. The company distributes its third generation SIP phones through its network of authorized reseller partners in Europe, South America, Asia-Pac, Africa, and Australia. For more information on snom, please visit our website at www.snom.com.
About D&H Distributing
D&H Distributing is one of North America's oldest and largest wholesale distributors of computer and consumer electronics products, with an impressive 90-year history serving as a trusted advisor to the reseller channel. D&H distributed the first-ever home computer, the first color television, and even the first gaming system. No other distributor has a greater depth of experience as a one-stop resource for IT and consumer electronics solutions than D&H.
The company's multi-market expertise, dedicated account reps, sterling service and ongoing educational programs reflect its continuing commitment to its customer base. This level of all-around support enables D&H resellers and dealers to become pioneers of the newly-converged technological landscape, encompassing opportunities in the IT, SMB and digital home arenas.
D&H won first place in five separate categories in the 2007 CMP Channel Sourcing Study, including Ease of Doing Business, Product Exclusivity, Total Solutions, Financing, and Emerging Market Expertise.
D&H ships out of six separate locations in North America, including its US headquarters in Harrisburg and its Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario. Additional US warehouses are located in Jacksonville, FL; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; and Fresno, CA. Call D&H toll-free at (800) 340-1001 or visit www.dandh.com.
Press Contacts:
snom technology AG
Heike Cantzler
Christian Baier
Phone: +49-30-39833-103/106
heike.cantzler@snom.com
christian.baier@snom.com
snom technology AG
Mike Storella
Phone: + 1-978-686-1531 ext. 507
mike.storella@snom.de
Elevate Communications
John Gates/Stacey Klein
Phone: +1-617-861–3651/3652
john@elevatecom.com
sklein@elevatecom.com
