iLinc Communications Signs Software Distribution Agreement With Softmart
Large Account Reseller to Sell iLinc Conferencing World-Wide
PHOENIX, Arizona (July 10, 2006) –
iLinc Communications, Inc. (AMEX:ILC), developers of Web conferencing software and audio conferencing solutions, today announced that the Company has signed a distribution agreement with Softmart, one of the top ten large account resellers in the United States. Softmart will now offer the iLinc suite of Web conferencing and collaboration and iLinc audio conferencing services as part of their product portfolio.
Headquartered in Downingtown, PA with more than 200 employees, 36 US regional offices, a London UK office and 10 international reseller partners, Softmart provides software, hardware, and services to Fortune 500 and mid-to-small size businesses, government and academic customers. Softmart focuses on providing exemplary service through knowledgeable and well-trained teams that assist and advise customers on purchasing and managing software and hardware for their organizations. “Our customers relate and trust us to provide best of breed solutions from all major and emerging IT vendors and guide their organizations through the evaluation process and purchasing,” said Jay Nilson, Softmart’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Increasingly more of our customers are inquiring about Web conferencing and collaboration solutions. iLinc’s growing market presence and suite of products for online meetings, Web conferencing, e-Learning and remote support makes iLinc an ideal solution for our customers.”
“This partnership enables iLinc to increase distribution of our software by leveraging the great relationships that Softmart has already built with their customers,” noted James M. Powers, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of iLinc Communications. “The Softmart sales team is excited about the iLinc solution and they are already presenting it to their clients. We are very pleased with how quickly this relationship has come to fruition and the opportunity it represents to both organizations.”
Softmart will offer the full iLinc product suite of Web conferencing software and audio conferencing solutions. The iLinc Suite includes four components designed for different types of online meetings. The MeetingLinc component facilitates online team meetings and presentations; LearnLinc provides a virtual classroom experience, online testing, and collaborative interactive learning scenarios; ConferenceLinc is suited for Web casts and large-scale meetings; and SupportLinc is used in customer support, where issues have to be resolved from remote locations. Softmart customers can choose between a concurrent-user licensing model or the Enterprise Unlimited option, which is a fixed fee for unlimited, organization-wide conferencing.
“Softmart is one of several partnerships that iLinc will secure this fiscal year to improve the indirect channel portion of our business,” added Powers. “This is part of our overall strategy to continue our positive trend of increasing revenues and improving operational performance.”
About iLinc Communications, Inc.
iLinc Communications, Inc. is a leading developer of Web conferencing software and audio (phone) conferencing services for highly secure and cost-effective collaborative meetings, presentations, and training sessions. The Company enables customers to purchase and own iLinc Web conferencing software, which can be installed inside of a customer’s network or hosted by iLinc. Our products and services include the iLinc Suite of Web Conferencing software (MeetingLinc, LearnLinc, ConferenceLinc, and SupportLinc); Audio Conferencing Services; On-Demand Conferencing; and EventPlus, a service for professionally managed online and audio conferencing events. iLinc’s products and services are used by organizations worldwide in sales, HR and training, marketing, and customer support. More information about the Phoenix-based Company may be found on the Web at www.ilinc.com .
About Softmart, Inc.
Softmart is a global business-to-business supplier of software, hardware and technical solutions with sales operations throughout the United States. The company provides management services to help businesses gain maximum value from their information technology investments. Headquartered in Downingtown, PA, Softmart services the global corporate arena. For more information about Softmart, call 610.518.4000 or visit www.softmart.com .
iLinc, iLinc Communications, iLinc Suite, MeetingLinc, LearnLinc, ConferenceLinc, SupportLinc, EventPlus, On-Demand, Web Presenter, and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of iLinc Communications, Inc. All other company names and products may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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