AVANT Communications

We are so thrilled to recognize the winners of our Better Together awards! Last week, the entire AVANT team came together in Chicago for our second annual all-company event, Better Together. Amid a jam-packed day of collaboration and connection, we also recognized the amazing AVANT recipients of our Better Together awards! From their hard work and dedication to positive attitudes and leadership skills, these awards are so well-deserved, and we couldn't have been prouder to celebrate these individuals for their contribution and drive! Congratulations to our Core Values Award Winners, Ellie Bennett, Christi Clark, Peter Mandich, and Chevon Martin Khan; our Newcomer of the Year, Tobey Harbour; and our Employee of the Year, Tony Ikpi! Learn more about the awards and recipients >> https://lnkd.in/du9ZA8qG

NOW LIVE: Watch the full recording of our State of Disruption BattleBriefing! Not only does our Disruption report contain exclusive data and analysis, but we gathered a panel of AVANT experts to help our partners understand exactly what this report means for Trusted Advisors - and how it can be leveraged with customers. This is one of the only FORWARD-THINKING reports available to TAs and clients, and our BattleBriefing dives deeper into the data to make powerful connections that will help guide your business throughout 2024, and beyond. Check out the BattleBriefing >> https://lnkd.in/dYYTDbwB

Please join us in congratulating SEVEN of our incredible AVANT team members for being recognized by CRN as leading Women in the Channel: Bana Qashu Young, MA, Kimberly Staro, Briahn (Walton) Forster, Lily Weibel, Joan Courtney, Jessica Ramos, and Tobey Harbour! As noted by CRN, the 2024 Women of the Channel Honorees are creative, strategic leaders who show ongoing commitment to using their skills to innovate and drive success for their partners and customers. This is something that anyone who works with these AVANT honorees can attest to. From supporting our partners to cultivating our brand, their contribution to both AVANT and the channel cannot be understated. We are so proud to see the hard work and dedication of Bana, Kim, Briahn, Lily, Joan, Jess, and Tobey recognized. Congratulations to each of them, as well as their fellow recipients. See the full list >> https://lnkd.in/g85Agtkm

We are SO incredibly excited to introduce our Trusted Advisors to one of our newest team members, Leslie Anderson! Leslie joins our Sales Team as a Channel Director specifically focused on leading the AT&T practice for AVANT and our partners. A seasoned 22-year AT&T sales leader, Leslie comes to AVANT at the perfect time. As AT&T, a global leader in next-gen fiber and 5G connectivity, continues to strengthen their program, AVANT is further investing in our partnership, as well. Leslie brings her knowledge and experience to help partners secure more deals and customers navigate the complex AT&T ecosystem. Her passion for nurturing and empowering the AVANT + AT&T relationship is so evident, and we cannot wait to see the incredible impact she has for our Trusted Advisors! Reach out to your CM/CD to learn more about how Leslie and the AVANT team can help grown and support your business.

Today we are wishing a happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers and mother-like figures in our lives, including a very special shout out to all of the incredible moms we work with at AVANT and our partners throughout the channel! We hope you have a wonderful day filled with the love and laughter of dear family and friends, and that you are able to take some time to celebrate and thank the moms in your life who have made a deep and meaningful impact. We are also sending our love to those remembering cherished loved ones on this day 💕

Yesterday, we hosted not one but TWO fantastic Elevate training sessions in New York and Dallas! A big thank you to all of our attendees who joined us, as well as our vendor sponsors who helped us host these high-impact trainings. The Elevates in NYC and Dallas ran the gamut of technologies - in Dallas, SEs Dave Watson and Andy Bird covered in-depth CX and CPaaS sessions, while SEs 🔥 Stephen Semmelroth and Chip Hoisington dove into Security, SASE, and POTS topics in NYC! For sellers looking to level up their knowledge and refine their sales techniques, these events are a MUST attend! Check out upcoming Elevates here >> https://lnkd.in/gUSbFGmY

🚨 May Sales Engineering Braintrust, JUST DROPPED 🚨 Dive into our latest SE Braintrust to explore a roundup of new resources, training content, Pathfinder tools, and more, curated by our AVANT Sales Engineers! Here's what you'll find in this month's BT: 🏆 Our latest Win Wire - a $62K MRR deal with Nitel, closed with the support of SEs Chip Hoisington and Peter Callowhill 🔍 A spotlight of Field Sales Engineer and Security Specialist, Rick Mischka 🖥️ Our NEW CX AI Dynamic Matrix, available in Pathfinder 🔐 Thrive training modules, just added to our Featured Security Vendors course in the Trusted Advisor Academy The Braintrust is the best way to capture a quick and impactful breakdown of key announcements and updates you need to know! Check it out >> https://hubs.la/Q02wGG6M0

Trusted Advisors: RESHARE THIS POST to earn an extra entry to our X-Factor eXperiences Contest! All eligible partners (new and current partners) who reshare this post will earn 1 extra entry towards our random $20,000 cash giveaway! 💸 You must also be following AVANT on LinkedIn and register for the contest to earn your extra entry. Plus, new partners (those signed with AVANT on or after 1/1/24) who reshare this post will earn ONE ADDITIONAL POINT towards our New Partner Prizes. These prizes include a round-trip flight, hotel and an X-Factor eXperience full of extravagance, relaxation, exploration, or luxury - the choice is yours! As the contest gets closer, one point can make all the difference. Add to your point total and reshare this post now! Partners must be registered for the contest to be eligible. Register and see contest details here >> https://hubs.la/Q02wxPn-0

Check out our NEW State of Disruption podcast episode - one episode you won't want to miss! During this episode, AVANT Analytics Managing Director Alex Danyluk is joined by our Engineering practice leads, Andy Bird, Chip Hoisington, and 🔥 Stephen Semmelroth. Together, they dive into our latest AVANT Analytics Disruption report, focusing on the content from the customer's perspective, and discuss topics that include: • Important trends to be aware of in Cloud, Colo, Connectivity, Security, CX, UX, and more • The rapid transition in the industry from legacy environments to more future-proofed solutions • How readers can use the Disruption report content to guide more confident decision-making Check out this high-value, customer-facing resource and be sure to share it with your clients! Listen in and learn >> https://hubs.la/Q02wmCVy0

AVANT's second annual BETTER TOGETHER team event was last week, and we are still REELING over what an amazing time was had! The full AVANT team took over Chicago for a power-packed day that was full of forging strong connections, sharing success stories and goals, recognizing top performers, and learning from one another. The name of the event says it all - we are truly BETTER when we are TOGETHER, and we couldn't be more grateful for such an incredible team that makes this statement so true. Thank you to our sponsors for helping us put this special event together, as well as our incredible People team for all of the hard work they put into the entire experience.