Asnet Technologies acquires IP CommunicationsPublished: 11 November 2009
![]() Chris Stewart Asnet ![]() Richard Bishop | IPC This acquisition reflects the importance Asnet Technologies places on being a major player in the South Island market for a wide range of audio and video conferencing technology products and services. In making this announcement Chris Stewart GM-Director of Asnet Technologies commented, "This creates the combined advantage of enhancing support to Asnet's own South Island customer base, while support for customers previously serviced by the IP Communications team continues. The appointment of Richard Bishop as Regional Manager for asnet Technologies will see the effective and uninterrupted continuation of quality service delivery to his existing customers." Richard Bishop added "There is a very natural fit between Asnet and IP Communications; a synergy in the philosophies of both companies is seen as a key advantage. Both businesses are about delivering excellence in products and services and we are very excited in joining the Asnet team." IP Communications are active in the sales and service of the LifeSize range of high definition video conferencing products. This move means the company can now bring the complete Polycom product portfolio to their customers and channels alike. "Our expertise in the video and audio conferencing industry will allow the new business of IP Communications to grow significantly in the South Island region." said Chris Stewart. Asnet Technologies is recognised as New Zealand's leading video and voice conferencing specialists. A key element of Asnet Technologies' success is the award-winning Polycom product line-up, comprising Polycom telepresence and high definition video conferencing, VoIP phones, voice conferencing plus high definition conference bridging. A complete portfolio of state-of-the-art products for immersive conference, meeting, teaching and training environments that embrace different and diverse market categories. The long-serving Asnet Technologies team of highly experienced and skilled industry professionals, is seen as a driving force behind the success of the company. The team has been recognised in Asnet Technologies' wins of some major awards, including Australia's prestigious AIMIA Overall Best Teleconferencing Award, and in the New Zealand market the company has won Best Teleconferencing Service, Best Video-conferencing Network plus Network Person of the Year awards. Asnet Technologies is a wholly New Zealand owned and operated company, with offices and videoconferencing suites in Auckland, Mt Maunganui, Wellington and Christchurch. This year the company proudly celebrates 10 years of service to the New Zealand market. For further information please contact Chris Stewart 09 308 6850 or go to www.ipcom.co.nz |
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