CATALYST TELECOM PARTNERS WITH REDSKY TECHNOLOGIES
GREENVILLE, SC - October 21, 2009 - Catalyst Telecom, a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc. {NASDAQ: SCSC}, and value-added distributor of voice, video and data convergence solutions, has added RedSky Technologies, a leading provider of automated E911 software solutions for the enterprise, to its line card.
Through this relationship, Catalyst Telecom’s reseller partners will have access to RedSky’s innovative E911 solutions, enabling them to easily integrate these solutions into their end-user customers’ Avaya voice solutions. RedSky solutions can track phone locations for on-premise users, as well as mobile users with softphones or VPN connectivity; send real-time notifications of all 911 calls made; and connect a 911 call anywhere in the United States, while providing comprehensive location information for emergency responders.
“The need for enhanced 911 capabilities is critical for all enterprises,” said Bruce Meyer, vice president of merchandising, Catalyst Telecom. “RedSky’s solutions easily integrate with our Avaya voice solutions, allowing our reseller customers to provide an enhanced level of service – and security – to their end-user customers.”
”While E911 is required by law in many states, it’s an important component of any enterprise voice solution because it saves lives,” said Nick Maier, senior vice president, RedSky. “We’re pleased to join forces with Catalyst Telecom and their reseller partners to help bring this critical solution to market.”
For additional information on Catalyst Telecom, please visit
www.catalysttelecom.com.
About RedSky
RedSky Technologies Inc. is the leading provider of automated E911 software solutions for the enterprise. More than 250 enterprises, including 50 Fortune 500® companies, rely on RedSky to automate their E911 processes. Headquartered in Chicago, RedSky has partnerships with leading telecommunications platform providers and 911 organizations to help shape 911 policy and deliver technology solutions for E911. For more information on RedSky, visit www.redskyE911.com.
About ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) is a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, consisting of seven sales units in North America, Latin America and Europe.
ScanSource POS & Barcoding in North America, Latin America and Europe delivers AIDC and POS solutions; Catalyst Telecom in the US, and ScanSource Communications in North America and Europe, provide voice, video and converged communications equipment; and ScanSource Security in North America offers physical security solutions. Founded in 1992, the company ranks #854 on the Fortune 1000. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit
www.scansourceinc.com.