CBEYOND ANNOUNCES MASTER AGENT AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Small and Medium Business IT and Communications Provider Cbeyond
Expands Channel Program with Leading Master Agent ATLANTA (January 17, 2012) — Cbeyond (NASDAQ: CBEY), a leading provider of IT and communications services to small and medium sized businesses, today announced an agreement with Communication Management Services (CMS), a leading telecommunications master agent as its newest addition to the Cbeyond Master Agent Program. With this agreement, CMS now has access to Cbeyond’s robust suite of IT and communications solutions for small and medium sized businesses, which include cloud services, voice, broadband, mobile, messaging, security and marketing solutions. The addition of CMS to Cbeyond’s Master Agent Program is a component of Cbeyond’s evolving channel strategy led by Zane Long, Cbeyond’s Vice President of Indirect Sales. “CMS is a stellar partner for Cbeyond because they have the ability to help solve the complex voice and data needs of small to midsized businesses through a personal, consultative approach,” said Long, “and they offer exemplary service that is unmatched in the industry.” CMS was founded by Gene Foster in 1990 on the principle of providing unparalleled added value as a full service telecommunications company. The company works strategically to provide wireless and wireline communication solutions designed to strengthen the foundation and profitability of any type of business. "I am impressed with the renewed focus Cbeyond has taken with the channel,” said Gene Foster, President, CEO and CFO of CMS. “With their product portfolio and strong agent and customer support, I know this will be a very beneficial partnership." Cbeyond’s Channel Partner Program offers master agents the best training in the industry through live and virtual learning opportunities on the latest technology such as cloud services. Additional benefits of Cbeyond’s Channel Program include a one-time, upfront honorarium for every new customer, simple plans with bundled offerings delivered with world-class support. To learn more about Cbeyond’s suite of small and medium sized business IT and communication solutions, visit www.cbeyond.net. To view a social media version of this press release, visit: http://www.pitchengine.com/cbeyond/cbeyond-announces-master-agent-agreement-with-communication-management-services
