For almost a decade, master agent Telarus (News - Alert) has been the “mastermind” behind GeoQuote, a patented tool used by channel partners to retrieve real-time pricing and availability of their communications services from a database of service providers. However, while these resellers could obtain pricing for a client in a reasonable time frame, they lacked direct visibility to the products and services they desired.

Taking a “giant leap forward” and working to bridge that gap, Telarus has integrated an Application Programming Interface (API) from tw telecom (News - Alert) into its GeoQuote tool. tw telecom is a provider of IP-VPN, Internet access and commercial telephone service offerings, including business Ethernet, for enterprises and large organizations throughout the nation and globally.

 According to tw telecom officials, the integration of the API and GeoQuote will enable easier and a more direct access to the company’s solutions pricing, eliminating the extra step of obtaining pricing through e-mail or a Web portal.

"We are excited about this technological advance between our two companies," said Adam Edwards, president of Telarus, in a statement. "Now that our systems are able to communicate in real-time, our partners will be able to get definitive price and availability directly from the source using our patented GeoQuote system. Sourcing tw telecom industry-leading products in the channel has just taken a giant leap forward."

tw telecom has successfully connected more commercial buildings to its fiber network than any other communications provider in the market. Thanks to its robust metro fiber networks and ownership of one of the 10 most interconnected IP backbones globally, tw telecom is capable of supporting mission-critical enterprise applications and delivering high-quality customer experiences and improved business productivity.

"tw telecom has always boasted a world-class network and a superior customer experience," said Dale Kammerich, vice president of Indirect Sales for tw telecom. "With the help of the new API, tw telecom will also become much easier to source by our network of solution providers who focus on Ethernet WAN design and deployment. We appreciate their efforts to make this day a reality; a clear demonstration of their commitment to their partner's success."