ARTICLES BY TED SCHUMAN

  • 3 Lies About Hosted UC You Can't Buy Into
    10/20/2014

    Unified Communications (UC) is a profitable, high-value line of business for VARs and MSPs (managed services providers) so why are so few capitalizing on it?  For some, it may just be the technology that keeps them at bay. For others, it could be the perceived market opportunity. Whatever the reason, the reality is that UC solutions have evolved into a turnkey technology that’s built to scale and, according to market research firm COMMfusion, is expected to reach $8.47 billion in revenues by 2016, making it a lucrative solution for channel partners.

Ted Schuman

Ted Schuman is CEO of PlanetOne Communications (www.planetone.net), a business partner for the IT channel and telecom industry for identifying and delivering connectivity solutions to small and midsize businesses and enterprises. With more than two decades of experience in the telecom industry, Schuman has established PlanetOne as a market pioneer, developing successful alliances with more than 185 global services providers. Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ., PlanetOne has been celebrated by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, for four years running.