Channel Connect: Plan Your Week & Expect BIG Things!

Channel Connect 2017 is less than two weeks away, and it is shaping up to be the biggest and best Channel Connect we’ve ever had.
We’re thrilled to host the Intelisys community for three exciting, transformative days. For the first time, Channel Connect 2017 will be held in the scenic coastal city of Monterey, California. Channel Connect attendees will be surrounded by the top minds in the cloud, telecom, and IT business, as we bring you cutting-edge education and best practices, and collectively celebrate the success of the industry’s top performers.

Win $1000 in Cash!

Intelisys will award $1000 in cash to one lucky Sales Partner who attends at least five education breakout sessions! Register for and attend at least five of the 24 sessions, and you’ll be entered in the drawing for a chance to win. See the full list of education breakout sessions, and make sure to register before they fill up. The winner will receive $1000 in cash at the Partner Awards Dinner on Thursday night.

Celebrate Your Accomplishments at the Partner Awards Dinner

After two full days packed with education and best practices, we’ll celebrate your accomplishments at the Partner Awards Dinner. The iconic Magic Johnson, retired professional basketball player and current dynamic, successful businessman, is coming to the Channel Connect stage as a special guest host. Celebrate the best your peers have to offer at the most significant awards event on the Intelisys calendar, where we focus on you, our incredible Sales Partners, and your success.

All-New Education Format for 2017

We’ll be introducing an innovative education format this year, with tailored General Session content and presentations. You won’t want to miss the presentation delivered by special guest Scott Stevens, Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking, at William Blair.

Keynote Presentation

Scott Stevens joined William Blair, the global investment banking and asset management firm, in 2007 after working for EMC Corporation (now Dell EMC) for 10 years. His deep knowledge of M&A advisory and equity underwriting, in addition to his experience in the carrier and telecom industry, give him a unique perspective on how channel partners can take advantage of opportunities being caused by the disruption in enterprise IT. Learn about the current massive opportunities in consultative sales, and why managed services and recurring revenue are critically important to building value for your business.

Don’t Miss the Education Breakout Sessions

New for 2017: We’re bringing you 24 original, exciting education breakout sessions on the content you want to hear, from Intelisys and your favorite suppliers. Registration is open for all breakout sessions. Space is limited, and the sessions will fill up very quickly, so make sure to register and save your place.
Here’s a sneak peek of the sessions we have planned for you:

Discover How to Crush it with CCaaS

Whether you’re a beginner, consider yourself an expert, or are just curious about CCaaS opportunities, you won’t want to miss our in-depth session on selling CCaaS. Hear from industry expert and Cloud Evangelist Brandon Knight, leading CCaaS suppliers, and your top performing peers who are winning big with CCaaS. Find out the top three mistakes to avoid; the keys to long-term success; and the easiest ways to get started.

Protecting Your Customers from Cyber Attacks

The number of cybersecurity job openings is expected to increase to 1.5 million by 2019. Ransomware has driven DRaaS to a current market value of $2.02 billion, which is expected to grow to $3.73 billion by 2021. The “Building a Cloud Security Practice” session, moderated by Intelisys Solutions Engineer Nick Tempesta, will review how you can best prepare to keep your customers secure, and provide them with peace of mind.

SD-WAN is More than Just a Buzzword

SD-WAN growth is exploding. A recent forecast from IDC estimates that worldwide SD-WAN infrastructure and services revenues will reach $8.05 billion in 2021. Dive deep into SD-WAN with the “Boost Your SD-WAN Sales” session. The panel of leading SD-WAN suppliers, moderated by Intelisys Solutions Engineer Bob Faber, will break down the benefits of SD-WAN for your customers and techniques to help you grow your business and revenue. Join us and get real-life tips and instructions that you can apply to your own customer base.

These are just three of 24 outstanding sessions we have planned for Channel Connect 2017. To see the full list, and make sure you are able to participate in the sessions you want before they fill up, be sure to register HERE.

Stay Connected with the Intelisys Events App

Intelisys Events Mobile AppDon’t forget to download the Intelisys Events App to enhance your Channel Connect experience. Stay up-to-date on all things Channel Connect – agendas, schedules, attendees, social media, prizes, updates, speaker profiles, and more. Download the app to your iPhone/iPad or Android and login to access all the features.
Be sure to populate the app with your own contact information and personal profile so that other attendees can find you!
All registered Channel Connect attendees will receive a special app registration code via email that will “unlock” the app. You’ll be able to download the basic app without it, but to have access to attendee information, the complete agenda and special updates, you will have to be registered as an attendee.

Sales Partners, There’s Still Time to Register

Share industry best practices with industry colleagues, meet Intelisys Supplier Partners and their management teams, and enjoy the most entertaining networking event in the industry. We hope to see you there!

 

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Eddie Acosta

Senior Vice President, Sales

Eddie Acosta serves as Senior Vice President, Sales, where he leads the Intelisys regional sales and business development teams, while architecting the strategy to drive revenue growth and develop exceptional relationships with partners across the United States. In this role, Acosta also oversees the Solutions Engineering and Advanced Technologies teams, driving vision and creating synergies among the teams to best support Intelisys suppliers, partners and the end customer.

Acosta has more than 20 years of sales and management experience in the cloud-based technology services industry. His experience includes leading and managing sales leaders and channel managers, developing and executing go-to-market channel strategies and nurturing strategic partnerships.

Jolynn Antonacci

Vice President, Marketing

As Vice President of Marketing for Intelisys, Jolynn Antonacci oversees the organization’s overall marketing, brand and enablement strategies to support business objectives and drive sales partner success. She is responsible for developing and executing marketing initiatives in close collaboration with the sales team, focusing on events, enablement, and education, ensuring that Intelisys sales partners have the tools and resources needed to grow their business.

Antonacci is a proven channel leader with 20 years of experience driving business growth, executing innovative strategies and fostering strong relationships within the channel. With experience working with both suppliers and sales partners, she has a unique perspective on the business, leveraging her deep industry knowledge to drive impactful results.

Katherine White

Vice President, Channel Exchange

Katherine White serves as Vice President, Channel Exchange, focused on expanding cloud sales, operations, and delivery. She oversees SaaS distribution through Channel Exchange, a modern platform that enables Intelisys sales partners to accelerate procurement, meet customer needs, and expand into new service areas.

White joined ScanSource as Vice President of Business Strategy in 2021, bringing two decades of leadership in sales, operations, and finance, along with a proven history of building relationships and driving organizational change. In that role, she developed and maintained ScanSource’s strategic vision and ensured alignment with its growth goals and core values.

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

Director, People & Culture

As Director, 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 Director, 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.