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Saudi Ericsson, Axede and KDDI named as IPC’s top channel partners of 2018

NEW YORK, February 25, 2019 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for financial market participants, today announced that Saudi Ericsson in Saudi Arabia, Axede in Colombia and KDDI in Japan have taken the top spots as IPC’s best channel partners of 2018.

“We’re very proud of our partners and it is great to see so many that epitomize and emulate our customer-first attitude and company values,” said Bob Santella, CEO of IPC. “Partners are integral to IPC and we view our business and theirs as two sides of the same coin; we provide top-of-the-line products and services while they provide critical local knowledge and expertise in their respective domains. Congratulations to the three winners of this year’s top spots.”

IPC’s global channel partner program was launched three years ago. Since then, the initiative has matured and now consists of 71 carefully vetted, specialist channel partners. Regular communication and tailored partner strategy realignment have contributed to the continual success of the program. All channel partners must adhere to program requirements maintaining up-to-date knowledge of IPC offerings, as well as regular due diligence reporting to meet IPC’s high standards and ensure the best service to customers around the globe.

IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. It connects financial market participants to liquidity venues in countries comprising over 80 percent of the global GDP, including access to emerging and frontier markets. Combining the channel partners’ local knowledge and expertise and IPC’s award-winning solutions means that IPC’s network extends into 56 countries across the globe. Specialist channel partners become an extension of the IPC organization, providing the latest products, consultancy and customer support.

To select this year’s award winners, IPC’s channel management team rigorously evaluated every IPC channel partner against the following criteria:

  • Customer-first mentality – ensures every end user on the IPC network receives the highest levels of customer care and access to the latest information about IPC offerings
  • Exceptional levels of service, efficiency, and agility –ensures the best delivery and management of IPC products whatever the location
  • Innovation-Focus – regularly engages with IPC and customers to relay feed back and queries to help improve relationships
  • Alignment with IPC’s Core 4 Values:
  1. Be the Best You to Create the Best Us
  2. Work Smarter
  3. Inspire… Aim Higher
  4. Embrace the Customer and the Change They Create
  • Growth acceleration and increased revenue

Saudi Ericsson

Founded on July 1, 1980, Saudi Ericsson provides state of the art telecom, physical and cybersecurity, information and communication technology (ICT) solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with over 35 years of experience in the market. With three branches of over 250 employees, Saudi Ericsson is committed to the highest levels of customer service, going above and beyond to offer their customers the very best quality products and most innovative solutions, as well as pre- and post-sale professional services. Saudi Ericsson continuously embraces new product technology and offerings to keep pace with the latest in technology and standards. Their robust portfolio includes top global vendors in the field of data networking, unified communications, security, fiber optics networks, mobile radio communications, and trading communication solution.

“We’re thrilled to be included among IPC’s best partners of 2018,” said Mr. Ramzi Louza, Managing Director at Saudi Ericsson. “Our customer extensive experience and best-of-breed technology services are deeply compatible with IPC’s partner program and ecosystem. Our continued partnership with IPC supports us in our mission to provide top of the range products and services to customers across the Saudi market.”

Axede

Based in Colombia, Axede is a leading company in technology solutions, unique in the development of applications from its R&D department, integrating communications solutions (with more than 50 years of experience) and software (with more than 20 years of experience), delivers solutions that impact the strategy of its customers with productivity. Axede has four strategic offices in Colombia located in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Barranquilla; delivering local engineers and experience where necessary while maintaining the highest levels of satisfaction in the market.

“With our deep knowledge of the Colombian market and communications sector, and IPC’s commitment to partners and the industry, it made sense for us to collaborate,” said Liliana Carreño CEO at Axede. “This award reflects our hard work and years of investment in the region, as well as our continued commitment to our customers. We’re thrilled to be a part of the customer-oriented program and to connect Colombia with IPC’s global ecosystem.”

KDDI

A titan in the telecommunications business, KDDI is headquartered in Tokyo with around 38,000 employees. As experts in fixed-line phones, mobile phones and infrastructure, KDDI strives to provide ambitious and innovative state-of-the-art services to its customer base.

“From the beginning, KDDI has been about connecting customers across Japan using the best technologies available. Partnering with IPC has enabled us to continue the highest levels of service, connecting customers with financial market participants all over the world,” said Tomohiro Nishiyama, Head of IP communication at KDDI. “We’re honored to accept this award and strive to continue delivering the best service and generating value to all of our customers.”

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

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