Intelisys Cloud Services University Expands Super9 Training – Announces 2018 Calendar

More than $1 million in new MRR resulting from Super9 graduates
Petaluma, CA (September 25, 2017) – Technology Services Distributor Intelisys Inc., a ScanSource company and the creator of the only cloud university built exclusively for channel sales professionals, has announced its 2017 Super9 results and an extensive 2018 calendar of events, complete with three all-new program options.
From among the 179 Sales Partner agencies and VAR organizations that have completed a Super9 session thus far, there have been more than 1050 cloud orders placed, totaling well over $1M in monthly recurring revenue. The individual Super9 peer groups average an increase of 69% in cloud revenue, with some of them less than two months into the process.
“Super9 changes the conversation. It provides a new approach for cloud sales and many ‘aha!’ moments along the way,” said James Warren, Principal and General Manager of RDM Communications. “Not only did I reduce the noise and demystify a lot of the cloud conversation, but I gained connections and a roadmap that will serve me and my business for years to come, hold me accountable, and inspire me to keep growing in this booming cloud space. Super9 is the best and most effective training event I’ve ever been part of.”
“Super9 has been nothing less than transformational for our participating Sales Partners, and it’s been an honor to be part of this program,” said Andrew Pryfogle, SVP Cloud Transformation at Intelisys. “In the spirit of friendly competition, we are stack ranking the Super9 peer groups, and announcing our top growth peer groups at Super9 Convergence in March 2018.”
The results of Super9 are indeed sometimes immediate, with a Sales Partner in Minneapolis closing a $10K MRR deal on day two of the training, for instance, with a Supplier they’d never before sold.
2018 will bring new, expanded training content, including:

·       Super9 Convergence March 2018 – New Orleans, LA Super9 Convergence is a three-day education conference where Super9 alum and their teams can gather for education, tech deep dives, peer group meetings, and networking. It is designed to bring the Intelisys and ScanSource Partner communities together, converging around the central theme of accelerating the growth of our Sales Partners’ cloud business.

 

·       Super9 May 2018 – Austin, Texas
September 2018 – Boston, MA
The foundational Super9 program consists of three-days of intensive cloud compute technical and sales methodology training, which is followed by an ongoing monthly peer group component and regular touch points with the Intelisys Solutions Engineering Team for a minimum of 12 months.

 

·       Super9 Intensive – CCaaS
·       Super9 Intensive – Security
February 2018 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
November 2018 – Greenville, SC
Subject-matter deep dives for Super9 graduates that will tackle the lucrative and tricky CCaaS and Security markets first, readying and enabling attendees to confidently identify, position and close big deals in the cloud contact center or security space.

 

·       Super9 Sales Boot Camp July 2018 – Petaluma, CA A two-week intensive new-hire sales training course, designed to help Sales Partners rapidly build productive channel sales teams.

 
“Super9 has revolutionized how we’re getting in front of and educating channel partners,” said Gary Coben, Senior Vice President, Channel Services, at Evolve IP. “It’s one of the best events in the channel, hands down.” Coben speaks as an expert about Evolve IP’s ability to develop custom strategies for deploying both Cloud Computing and Cloud Communications, and is the only Supplier Partner to have sponsored and attended every single Super9 event since the program’s inception.
Attendees that obtain Super9 certification have received the best of the best in cloud training—with real life, actionable steps—and are guided and coached by elite cloud minds at Intelisys, as well as the top cloud providers in the world. The program provides cloud business development skills, education, coaching and resources at a standard never before offered in the channel, and the 2018 lineup is expected to scale these results dramatically, reaching deeper into Sales Partner organizations.
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About Intelisys
Intelisys, a ScanSource company, is the nation’s leading Technology Services Distributor of business communications services, including voice, data, access, cable, collaboration, wireless and cloud. Intelisys is dedicated to one thing – serving the needs and accelerating the success of the industry’s top producing telecom sales agents, IT Solution Providers, VARs, MSPs and integrators, as they leverage the power of recurring revenue in their businesses.
Today Intelisys is leading the way as its Sales Partners make the pivot and experience the shift away from traditional telco services into a new era of cloud-based solutions. Under contract with more than 130 of the world’s leading telecom carriers, cloud services providers and technology partners, Intelisys delivers the services end users demand exclusively through a network of Sales Partners, supporting those Sales Partners via the most exceptional back office support team ever assembled in the channel. To learn more, visit www.Intelisys.com or talk to Intelisys at 800-615-8330.
Intelisys was acquired by ScanSource, a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, in August of 2016. www.scansource.com
 
About Intelisys Cloud Services University
Intelisys Cloud Services University launched in February 2015 as the only cloud university built exclusively for channel sales professionals. The self-paced, online training and education platform offers official certification for channel sales professionals across key technology areas.
To learn more, visit www.CloudServicesUniversity.com.
 
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Ken Mills

President

Ken Mills serves as President of Intelisys and is committed to driving growth for Intelisys and our partners. As a distinguished technology executive with over two decades of experience, Ken has previously held leadership roles at EPIC iO, Dell Technologies and Cisco, and served as a fellow with the U.S. Department of State. His strategic mindset has been an integral part of launching innovative products and solutions in the fields of AI, IoT, and 5G. Ken is driven by his curiosity and passion for groundbreaking technology and complex problems, and constantly explores new frontiers in the world of technology.

Monica Lutes

Manager, People & Culture, ScanSource, Inc. and Intelisys

As Manager, People & Culture, Monica has worked closely with Intelisys employees and leaders since 2018 and has worked with ScanSource companies since 2016. A Human Resources professional with 11 years of experience encompassing all areas of HR, especially employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and training, Monica approaches her role as Manager, People & Culture from a consultative perspective. Her goal is to provide advice and guidance to leaders so they can focus on growing the best teams for the business while also supporting employees’ goals.

Ansley Hoke

SVP Marketing, ScanSource, Inc. and Intelisys

Ansley Hoke is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at ScanSource, Inc., a role she has held since 2019, and extended her leadership to include Intelisys in 2023. She joined the company in 2001, serving in merchandising leadership roles for ScanSource POS and Barcode, including acting Vice President of Merchandising and then later VP of Merchandising for ScanSource Catalyst and overall VP of ScanSource Catalyst. She oversaw sales, supplier relations, and services. Known for her pivotal role in creating effective marketing strategies, Ansley has been integral in driving demand, enhancing partner programs, and significantly contributing to the company’s revenue growth and channel relationships.

Mike Baur

CEO of ScanSource, Inc. and Interim President of Intelisys

Mike Baur serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at ScanSource. Mike has served as the Company’s President or CEO since its inception, as a director since December 1995, and as Chairman of the Board since February 2019. Mike has developed a deep institutional knowledge and perspective regarding ScanSource’s strengths, challenges and opportunities. He has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, having served in various leadership and senior management roles in the technology and distribution industries before joining ScanSource. Mike brings strong leadership, entrepreneurial, business building and development skills and experience to the Board.

Stephanie Bouras

Regional Vice President, Southeast

Driven by a partner-first philosophy and a passion for innovation, Bouras embodies a leadership style that’s both compassionate and data-driven. As the Regional Vice President, Southeast, at Intelisys, she’s leveraged her extensive marketing and sales experience to propel her team to new heights. A firm believer in aligning herself with her partners, she sees herself as a collaborator and an integral part of their business. This perspective has allowed her to forge deep connections and drive success. A Florida native, Stephanie’s attention to detail and unwavering commitment to her partners have been key factors in her success.

Michael Raspanti

Regional Vice President, Northeast

Michael joined Intelisys in June of 2020, as a long-time channel veteran. He is responsible for leading the Northeast Region, helping continue the tremendous momentum in one of our strongest markets while also recruiting new up and coming partners that will be the growth engine of our future success.

Kristy Thomas

Vice President, Partner Experience and Enablement

Thomas is responsible for Sales Partner enablement and education for all our technology segments, including CX, managed security, mobility, and connectivity. With over 20 years of executive background in telephony, UCaaS, CCaaS and Cloud services, Kristy enables her customers to think broader and deeper as she guides them through their decision journey. Some of the biggest deals in the channel have become a reality thanks to the expertise and humble excellence Kristy brings to her client’s projects.