London, UK (PRWEB UK) 11 October 2012

As a dedicated service-provider for business-class video collaboration, UCi2i have defined a new type of managed video service provider the Video Carrier. The companys high definition video network permits individuals to connect with one another regardless of device, location or network. Users can collaborate through a variety of cost effective, fixed priced service plans without requiring the additional investment of infrastructure of people.

According to industry analysts, the worldwide video conferencing market is expected to exceed $ 14 billion by 2017. This growth is mostly driven by demand for global businesses to more effectively communicate face to face in a secure, high definition environment. Rapid customer adoption is backed by the technologys ability to drive significant cost savings powering companies to deploy more video, allowing them to become more agile, mobile and productive.

Founder and Group Operations Director of UCi2i, Michael Grant, comments At UCi2i, our business is aimed at building strong channels and creating superior value-add through cloud based services and applications that enhance user experience, stimulate demand and increase partner margins. Our enterprise-class, managed videoconferencing-as-a-service is an affordable, scalable and universally accessible platform. As Westcon is a proven distributor of Cisco collaboration technology, this partnership makes perfect sense. Together, well help Cisco partners and customers make the most of all that visual communication has to offer.

For more than 25 years, Comstor has remained dedicated to helping reseller partners worldwide accelerate their businesses utilising Cisco and related partner solutions across a range of unified communications, networking, collaboration, and datacentre technologies. Comstor provides the services and support necessary for partners to build new businesses associated with unified communications.

Video conferencing is exploding as global businesses see cost and efficiency savings gained by leveraging unified communications, says Andreas Dohmen, Executive Vice President EMEA, Comstor. UCi2i has proven its leadership in this space, allowing customers to become more productive via dynamic seamless communication. Together, were transforming the manner in which businesses visually and collaboratively stay connected all whilst giving resellers access to a massive market opportunity.

New service plans are available both off-the-shelf and customised to meet the specific requirements of any business. Todays agreement is tied to the Cisco TPaaS, ATP TP, TP SMB and Partner Core Bridge Programs a collaborative services infrastructure designed for Cisco TelePresence as well as Comstors collaboration club and mentor program. Smart-net support services are offered by Comstor in conjunction with Cisco.

For more information on Comstor and UCi2i, resellers must log on to http://www.comstor.com or http://www.comstor.co.uk. For up-to-the-minute discussions on Comstor, please visit the Facebook pages at http://www.facebook.com/comstorworldwide or http://www.facebook.com/westcongroup – or login to Linked In, and copy and paste this link to join the Westcon fan page at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4148912&trk=hb_side_g.

About UCi2i

UCi2i is the worlds first global, independent and vendor agnostic Video Managed Services Provider, headquartered in London and Hong Kong. Founded in 2009, UCi2i enables you to communicate face to face, through secure and high definition video, wherever you are.

About Westcon Group

Westcon Group, Inc. is a value added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data center, and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers. The companys Comstor business unit is dedicated solely to global distribution of Cisco offerings. Westcons teams create unique programs and provide exceptional support to accelerate the business of its global partners. Strong relationships at every level of the Westcon Group organization enable partners to receive support tailored to their needs. From global logistics and flexible customized financing solutions to pre-sales, technical and engineering assistance, the company works with partners to respond with agility and speed to changing market conditions so they can achieve the fastest time to revenue. Westcon Groups portfolio of market-leading vendors includes: Cisco, Avaya, Brocade, Polycom, Check Point, and Blue Coat. For more information, please visit http://www.comstor.com or http://www.westcongroup.com.

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Sally Crimes

Head of Group Marketing & Communications

UCi2i

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e: sally(dot)crimes(at)uci2i(dot0com

Craig Librett

Director of Public Relations

Westcon Group

(914) 357 1747

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Warwick Taylor

Marketing Director

Comstor UK – a division of Westcon Group European Operations Ltd.

01285 627172

warwick(dot)taylor(at)comstor(dot)co(dot)uk

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