Structured, a systems and information technology integrator and consultant that offers scalable IT service solutions, has finally earned ShoreTel’s (News - Alert) Champion Partner Program new gold status designation as a reward for its cost-effective IP telephony solutions. Structured offers secure voice and data services and solutions and has been partnering with ShoreTel for 10 years consistently earning the highest partner level since 2007. With offices in Idaho, Illinois, Alaska, Oregon, Nevada, Washington and California, Structured expertise in phone systems and unified communication  allows it to deliver reliable IP-PBX (News - Alert) deployments in their service area.

The Champion Partner Program is designed to strengthen ShoreTel’s relationship with its partners as well as advance and grow the unified communications industry to ensure that its customers remain satisfied with its offerings. Structured was able to achieve this gold certification after hitting the highest level sales goal of the ShoreTel champion Partner Program which includes its three tiers over a 12-month period. The certification also takes into consideration Structured’s up-to-date technical and sales certifications that demonstrate product demonstration capabilities and voice practice.

Speaking about the gold status recognition, the Structured Director of Unified Communication Solutions, Gene Maynor, said, “Achieving gold status underscores the fact that we’ve cultivated a strategic partnership with ShoreTel that will continue to be successful for both parties. This marks a pivotal business turning point for our company that paves the way for faster growth in IP communications.

Tom Hamilton, ShoreTel’s Senior Channel Marketing Director, also said, “Our partners continue to be a vital piece of the company’s success and working with companies like Structured exemplifies our total commitment to customer service and satisfaction. We are pleased to recognize their accomplishments and acknowledge how they have helped ShoreTel excel as the leading global provider of IP-based business communication solutions.”