CBTS is thrilled to congratulate AVANT on being named the 2024 Top Technology Solutions Distributor (TSD) Partner of the Year! In a fiercely competitive race, AVANT emerged victorious, earning this prestigious title for the third year in a row—a true testament to their excellence and dedication to innovation.
With their commitment to “Evolocity”—to evolve faster than technology—AVANT empowers their Trusted Advisors with the knowledge and support needed to navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. Congratulations to the entire AVANT team on this well-deserved recognition!
“AVANT did it again and we are duly impressed,” said Rob Messmer, senior vice president and Channel Chief at CBTS. “The team at AVANT embraces advanced voice, networking, and managed service opportunities, then focuses on working with us to evaluate the technology and build the best solutions for those customers. Factor in their unparalleled emphasis on sales engineering and commitment to innovation and it’s the ideal combination to leverage our offerings for outstanding results. With AVANT in our corner, 2025 promises more growth and success.”
CBTS annually honors one of its partners based on crucial business performance indicators and business results, including highest performance in client acquisition of strategic services, including AI, Cloud, Digital Workplace, Infrastructure, Consulting, and Security.
“Where CBTS and AVANT align—in our mutual mission to connect our Trusted Advisors with solutions to solve their customers’ unique technology challenges—is the sweet spot where we shine,” said Shane McNamara, EVP of operations and engineering at AVANT. “Whether we’re building cloud solutions, robust security measures, or managed voice implementations, we are looking forward to another year of successfully meeting and exceeding customer expectations in partnership with CBTS.”
In 2021, AVANT became the first CBTS Channel Partner to achieve certification in all four certificate domains: UCaaS, SD-WAN, NaaS, and Network Security. The Certified Channel Partner Program gives participants access to innovative tools, provides encompassing training, and administers rigorous testing to ensure knowledge retention.
“AVANT and CBTS are what I would call ‘engineering-rich’,” said Matt Douglass, CBTS Sr. Director of Solution Engineering, whom AVANT named Top Sales Engineer three years in a row. “The alignment between the engineering teams has been key to us excelling, and that synergy will be instrumental in driving our success for years to come.”
About AVANT
AVANT is a platform for IT decision-making and the nation’s premier distributor for next-generation technologies. AVANT provides unique value to its extensive network of Trusted Advisors with original research, channel sales assistance, training, and tools to guide decision-making around IT services that promote business growth. From complex cloud designs to global wide-area network deployments to the latest in security services, AVANT sets the industry standard in enabling its partners and clients to make intelligent, data-driven decisions about services, technology, and cost-effective communications. For more information, visit www.goavant.net or follow on LinkedIn.
