AVANT Communications

We’re excited to welcome Kristy Riemenschneider as AVANT’s new Provider Specialist for Comcast Business and Spectrum 🙌🏻 With 15+ years of experience, Kristy has led order management at top companies in the industry. She brings deep expertise in telecom solutions, client engagement, and driving high-impact opportunities. As AVANT’s dedicated Provider Specialist, Kristy will be a key resource for our Trusted Advisors, offering strategic sales support across Comcast and Spectrum, from initial discovery all the way through to implementation. Reach out to your Channel Director or Channel Manager today to learn how Kristy can enhance your Comcast and Spectrum initiatives and drive your business forward!

The November Sales Engineering Braintrust is live with exclusive updates for our Trusted Advisors: ⚡️ • Access recordings from the 2024 Special Forces Summit, featuring keynotes, 50+ breakout sessions, and expert insights on tech trends. • Explore the latest Pathfinder tools to refine your solution expertise and steer clients with greater clarity. • Tune into a new podcast episode to strengthen your sales strategy and tackle market challenges head-on. • Plus, get a deep dive into a recently closed $40K MRR deal with Talkdesk, and much more! The SE Braintrust, curated by our Sales Engineers, is your go-to resource for everything you need to accelerate your success. Access it TODAY >> https://bit.ly/3YZtmn6

AVANT is thrilled to announce the addition of Securonix into our provider portfolio! 🔥🤝 Securonix offers organizations an innovative SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platform, as well as a new standalone tool that can integrate into existing Security tech stacks. As a five-time leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM, Securonix offers powerful solutions to help security teams identify threats and false positives, respond to incidents faster, and leverage AI technology to simplify data analysis, allowing them to focus on strategic business initiatives. As the first TSD to offer Securonix in their portfolio, we are proud to continue empowering our Trusted Advisors to grow their security practice and continue delivering top solutions to their clients. Connect with our team to determine whether Securonix is the right fit for your customer! Fill out a Security IQA on Pathfinder to get started >> https://bit.ly/3NEYSAk

Get ready for another engaging conversation as we’re joined by AVANT’s Chief Innovation Officer, Chris Werpy, and Rohit Dhamankar, VP of Product Strategy at Fortra!🔥 By the end of this discussion, you’ll walk away with insights on: • Fortra's evolving portfolio and M&A strategy and what it means for YOUR business • Their vision for consolidation to answer the evolving security needs of the market • How Generative AI fits into the security conversation • The complexities of security buyers, and much more! In Rohit's words, "We are bringing to the partners everything that makes them successful, helping them provide cohesive outcomes that customers are attracted to." Watch now to learn more about Fortra's approach and how it can enhance your sales model >> https://bit.ly/48zr8xI

Trusted Advisors, meet the next generation of Pathfinder! The new Pathfinder is officially launched out of Beta. With it comes a platform built to be your top sales tool and back-office support to grow and expedite your deals. Log in now and experience the lightning-fast platform, brand-new features, and updated tools that allow Pathfinder users to: 📝 Generate and manage marketing materials, adding your logo, brand assets, and custom messaging 🧠 See our Sales Engineers' insights on best fit between vendors and customers 💹 Track SPIFFs more easily for commissions reconciliation 🖱 Navigate to all key platform content in 2 clicks for less 📊 Share verified vendor ratings with clients, based on real-time data from TAs and customers Experience the power of the new Pathfinder platform >> https://lnkd.in/geUpmV_B Plus, learn more about the launch of this platform and how you can become a power user >> https://lnkd.in/gQHiYfym

We wish our entire AVANT family, friends, and partners a spook-tacular Halloween! 🎃 Our annual Halloween-themed All Hands meeting gets better every year, and this time was no different—our team really outdid themselves, sharing important updates and exciting announcements while showing off some great costumes as well! As we wrap up this festive season in style, we hope you enjoy a fantastic Halloween filled with joy, treats, and plenty of thrills—let the spooky celebrations begin! 👻

A huge THANK YOU to our Trusted Advisors who joined us for this month's Elevate events in Boston, Newport, Kansas City, and Scottsdale! 🌟 The energy and focus in the room at each Elevate was evident as Sales Engineers guided attendees through dynamic training on cutting-edge technology solutions and sales strategies. These sessions are designed to supercharge your skills, helping you sharpen your technical knowledge and become the ultimate solution expert for your customers—and we're here to support you every step of the way! Continue your learning journey and end the year on a high note! Log into Pathfinder and visit the Trusted Advisor Academy to keep your training going >> https://bit.ly/3NEYSAk

Join us for our Elevate training sessions this November and December! ✨ Experience a half day of technical deep dives into 1-2 specific emerging solutions, including CX/AI, Connectivity, Security, and Cloud. Guided by our Sales Engineers, you will gain valuable insights into next-generation technologies and market trends to enhance your solution expertise and sales approach. As we look to close out the year, access the training that will give you a head start in optimizing your 2025 business strategy. Reach out to your Channel Managers today to secure your spot. Explore our end-of-year training and networking opportunities here >> https://bit.ly/3UsaqdW

We’re excited to announce AVANT has been recognized as the Cato Networks Americas Top Technology Services Distributor Partner of the Year! 🙌🏻 As a leader in SASE, Cato has made significant contributions to our industry by driving the adoption of next-generation technologies, innovative solutions, and fostering channel growth. We are truly proud to partner with them in advancing these initiatives. We want to thank our Trusted Advisors for their commitment to generating Cato opportunities and providing innovative technology solutions for their customers. Once again, we deeply appreciate Cato for acknowledging our contributions and enabling us to support this channel effectively! 🤝

We're excited to share that the recordings from SPECIAL FORCES SUMMIT 2024 are now LIVE! 📹 ✨ This year's Special Forces in Phoenix, AZ, was truly unforgettable, packed with powerful keynotes, insightful breakout sessions, key trends reshaping the industry, upcoming next-generation technologies, and the latest go-to-market strategies. Log into Pathfinder using your custom URL now and head to the Trusted Advisor Academy to dive back into your favorite SFS highlights and explore new training content. If you need help logging in, please visit >> https://bit.ly/3NEYSAk