Zycko scoops three LifeSize awards

 Helping to Drive Communications Solutions That Enable Anyone, Anywhere to Communicate in High Definition

01 December 2011, Cirencester – Zycko, the pan-European value-added distributor of leading edge IT solutions, has been presented with three partner awards by world leader in HD video collaboration, LifeSize Communications. The company secured Best Solution Project of the Year 2011, EMEA Cross Regional Distributor of the Year 2011 and Marketing Partner of the Year 2011.

The best solution accolade was awarded for Zycko’s work with a large maritime based end user in Italy. The project included an extensive high definition videoconferencing implementation including 150 conference room systems and 1,000 end-points. The customer needed the ability to communicate across its region for training and project coordination purposes.

The EMEA distribution award was based on Zycko’s continued cross-regional success. David Galton-Fenzi, Zycko’s Group Sales and Marketing Director says: “Our offices in the UK, Germany, Norway, Sweden, France, Italy and Benelux, are all selling LifeSize – it was the combined efforts of our outstanding solution teams in all of these areas that shone through, and is why we ultimately triumphed.”

Georges Millet, EMEA Channels and Alliances Director for LifeSize Communications continues: “We are proud to honour Zycko with this award to commend the quality services it provides for our customers and the tremendous momentum it has gained in driving HD video conferencing solutions across European organisations.”

LifeSize Snr. Marketing Manager – EMEA, Tanya Mitchell, comments on Zycko being awarded LifeSize Marketing Partner of the Year: “This is a well-deserved award as Zycko continues to develop truly integrated marketing campaigns to generate awareness and strong interest in LifeSize solutions. The Zycko team also uses LifeSize Video Centre for Zycko TV, and has worked hard alongside LifeSize throughout the year to deliver impressive marketing campaigns across the EMEA region. The judges at LifeSize were also extremely impressed with Zycko’s move toward a total video network solution. Zycko combines HD VC with naturally aligned services like virtualised storage and wireless to create a complete IP package.”

LifeSize pioneered HD video communications to deliver the telepresence experience from the desktop to the conference room with up to Full HD 1080p video. With the ability to provide HD video communications under 1Mbps, as well as the highest resolution available at any bandwidth, LifeSize systems enable customers to cost-effectively deploy HD video communications.

Honorees of the LifeSize Communication’s Annual EMEA Partner Awards were announced at LifeSize’s EMEA Partner Conference in Valencia, Spain.

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About Zycko

Zycko is an international value-add distributor of leading-edge IT solutions, covering technology areas for every part of the business IT infrastructure, including: data networking, data storage, virtualisation and data centre infrastructure. Through extensive technology and marketplace knowledge, Zycko executes the due diligence necessary to select leading-edge strategic partners and technologies that give our customers an opportunity to differentiate in a crowded market, through first-class proven solutions.

Zycko's provision of leading-edge IT products and logistics management is supported by true value add professional and business services - such as pre-sales expertise, technical support, custom configuration, an industry-leading accredited training programme, full demonstration and proof of concept facilities, financing, waste management, and in-house marketing support. These vital services enable our customers to quickly deliver profits and invest in new market opportunities.

Zycko's strategic partner base includes world-class companies and next generation technologies such as Aastra, Asigra, Eaton, ExaGrid, FalconStor, Force10 Networks, Hitachi Data Systems, Huawei Symantec, LifeSize, Meru Networks, PowerDsine, ProLabs, Riverbed, snom, SmartOptics, Spectra Logic, Talari, Tintri, USystems, Vyatta and Xsigo.

Zycko is privately held and has been profitable since inception in 1999; it operates from 14 offices on 4 continents.

Zycko works extensively with its channel partners, delivering high value and excellent customer care.

Zycko is the channel partner of choice for IT solutions providers.

For more information visit: www.zycko.com

About LifeSize Communications

LifeSize is a pioneer and world leader in HD video collaboration. Designed to make video conferencing truly universal, our full range of openstandards-based systems offer enterprise-class and IT-friendly technologies that enable genuine human interaction over any distance. Founded in 2003 and acquired by Logitech in 2009, LifeSize is committed to leading collaborative innovation and continues to extend the highest quality video communication capabilities to anyone, anywhere, anytime. For more information, visit www.lifesize.com.

LifeSize, the LifeSize logo and other LifeSize marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of LifeSize Communications Inc. For more information on LifeSize products visit www.lifesize.com