Enhancing its suite of SD-WAN, SASE and cybersecurity offerings, AireSpring announced the launch of its managed FortiSASE solution. Powered by Fortinet’s FortiSASE platform and supported by AireSpring’s managed services, the new solution delivers scalable, cloud-native security for hybrid, remote and branch users across global enterprise environments, said the reseller. The addition of Managed FortiSASE brings together zero trust network access (ZTNA), secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker (CASB), firewall as-a-service (FWaaS), digital experience monitoring (DEM), data loss prevention (DLP) and integrated SD-WAN, all orchestrated by AireSpring’s global team and its AIreCONTROL IT service management (ITSM) platform. “We’re excited to extend our security portfolio with FortiSASE, enabling our customers to secure today’s hybrid workforce with greater agility and centralized control,” said Avi Lonstein, CEO of AireSpring. “This launch reflects our commitment to delivering flexible, enterprise-grade security solutions that simplify operations while improving protection across every user, application and device.” Elsewhere, AIreSpring also recently announce a new distribution agreement with Ooma to offer its AirDial POTS replacement solution to business customers nationwide. ICYMI ChannelVision announced its first-ever CVAI Awards, recognizing the channel’s vital role in advancing AI and driving business transformation. Spanning categories such as AI leadership, enablement, CX, cybersecurity, channel management, AIoT and UC, the CVAIs will highlight in-demand and emerging AI technologies as well as the partners who are busy working to educate customers and guide implementations. The CVAIs are the latest addition to ChannelVision’s growing awards portfolio, which also feature the annual Visionary Spotlight Awards (VSAs). “Our readers have been asking for more recognition opportunities,” said Berge Kaprelian, CEO and president of Beka Business Media. “AI is a natural fit, as the technology touches almost all areas of the channel. Our team is excited to launch this new program, and we look forward to receiving incoming submissions over the next several months.” The deadline for the 2026 CVAIs is Dec. 31. To submit an entry or for more information about the CVAI Awards, contact Berge Kaprelian at berge@ bekabusinessmedia.com. Sangoma Technologies and VTech Hospitality announced a strategic partnership to deliver a fully integrated guest experience solution for hotels and resorts. The collaboration makes Sangoma’s unified communications platform fully compatible with VTech’s hospitality phones. This partnership gives hotels a reliable communications solution that improves front desk operations, speeds up guest requests, and supports emergency response said the companies. VTech’s hospitality phones come ready to work with Sangoma’s UC platform, making setup fast and easy, and hotel staff can manage all phones, features and service options from one central dashboard. Site survivability keeps calls working during unexpected outages, including storms or network issues. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our vertical strategy of delivering purpose-built solutions for priority industries,” said Charles Salameh, CEO of Sangoma. The combined hospitality communication solution is now available across North America through both companies’ partner channels. Telesystem expanded its partner program team to include three new regional channel managers (RCMs). This move comes as Telesystem continues to expand its coastto-coast channel team, ensuring partners in each territory benefit from direct, expert guidance and support. The new RCMs include Vincent Gagliardi, Justin Jones and Cherishe Simmons, who will oversee the Smoky Mountain, Midwest and Pacific Northwest regions, respectively. “Telesystem generates over 90% of our business through the channel, and the best way to build trust with partners is to be easy to do business with,” said James Maloney, president of Telesystem. “We want to provide partners tools that make business easy, in addition to providing unmatched customer and partner experience.” ChannelVision Unveils Inaugural AI Awards Sangoma Expands Hospitality Footprint Telesystem Adds Regional Channel Managers AireSpring Launches Managed FortiSASE Solution 48 CHANNELVISION | SUMMER 2025
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