Solution Insider: Volli Edition

SIP provider offers seamless porting, crystal-clear audio, and customizable communication solutions, revolutionizing how businesses connect and collaborate.

Volli, a leading SIP provider, is transforming how businesses communicate with exceptional solutions. Their mission is clear: to become the go-to choice for reliable communication, offering crystal-clear audio, top-notch support, and customizable options. With Volli, worry-free communication is within reach.

Travis Curnutte, the director of strategy and marketing at Volli, explains how they do it. Learn what sets them apart in the market and why their solutions are highly sought after. We dive into Volli’s unique strengths, explore its mission, and uncover the exceptional value they can bring to your customers.

Q: What is your company’s mission?

A: To be THE go-to SIP provider. We want our customers to enjoy crystal-clear audio, top-notch support, and customizable solutions for worry-free communication. We’re all about reliability, boasting 99.99 percent uptime and partnering with big-name carriers, making white glove available to everyone.

Q: What is the best market stat(s) demonstrating your product’s demand?

A: The global SIP trunking market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5 percent from 2022 to 2029, driven by the increasing demand for VoIP services, growing adoption of cloud-based solutions, rising need for cost-effective and reliable communication solutions, and increasing government initiatives to promote the adoption of IP-based technologies.

Q: What does your company do best? What is your superpower?

A: Easy. It’s seamless porting. Our team of experts and state-of-the-art portals make porting easy for our customers. Our Volli Management Portal (“VMP”) cuts out 85 percent of the headaches you deal with daily for large amounts of customers and locations.

Q: What business challenges does your company solve for users?

A: Volli helps alleviate headaches during customer onboarding by providing a seamless and efficient porting experience. Customers can track the progress of their ports and manage their porting requests through Volli’s portal. The VMP gives you the ability to manage porting requests and track the progress of ports.

Q: Who is your ideal customer? Type of business/organization?

A: Everyone. We cater to a wide range of businesses and organizations, from SMBs to large enterprises, with two seats to over 2000.

Q: Who is the best “persona” to target these companies, the key decision maker, and why do they need your solution?

A: It’s the IT manager. They are the key decision maker when choosing a voice partner, and they are responsible for the company’s telecommunications infrastructure. Our solution can help them save time and money, providing a seamless and efficient onboarding process.

Q: What industry/vertical represents the hottest opportunity for a sale now and why?

A: The healthcare, financial services, and retail industries. Organizations in these industries are constantly evolving and looking for new ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Our number porting and provisioning solutions can help these organizations save time and money, and can also help to improve customer service and increase sales.

Q: What’s the best way for our sales partners to engage with you through Intelisys? Is there anything unique on your MyIntelisys page, or do you have assets in iU?

A: MyIntelisys is up to date here. Or the team is an email or phone call away.

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.