FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Nectar Services Corp., an IP communications service provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of Juma Technology Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: JUMT), today introduced its new Channel Program for value-added resellers and system integrators. TriNET Systems has been named as one of the program's initial partners.

Nectar's SIP-based services, hosted-telephony and network management tools create a compelling go-to-market value and additional revenue streams for channel partners.

Nectar executives emphasized partner support, training and sales collaboration as key components of the new program.

"We've built Nectar's channel program as a framework of support to equip partners with the tools and resources needed to leverage these additional services and expand business opportunities," said David Giangano, Nectar's President of Global Channels.

TriNET Systems Inc., headquartered in Westwood, MA, has been named a Platinum Partner and recently launched a pilot for Nectar's suite of advanced IP-based services. TriNET is an Avaya Platinum BusinessPartner specializing in converged communications.

"We are extremely excited to launch our program and to have TriNET as one of our initial Platinum Partners," said Giangano. "For convergence partners such as TriNET, Nectar provides a vehicle for a smooth transition to VoIP. Nectar's VoIP roadmap shortens the traditional sales cycle and sets the foundation for future pull-through sales."

Rick Parker, EVP and Co-Founder of TriNET Systems, lauded the Nectar partnership as "empowering" for his sales team.

"Delivering solutions that help our clients to lower costs and operate more efficiently is a key focus area," said Parker. "The Nectar suite of products is a perfect enhancement to our core offerings. The partnership empowers us to penetrate new and existing accounts from an entirely new perspective. We now have the ability to realize revenue today while setting the foundation for future sales."

"Nectar's Channel Program marks an exciting milestone for our growing company," said Anthony Servidio, Juma's CEO. "The partner community is an integral part of our company's strategy to expand market share and drive revenue."

Nectar's service platforms facilitate a seamless transition to VoIP. The offerings unify disparate systems and support hybrid telephony environments. With Nectar, companies preserve investments in existing telephony systems and maximize efficiencies.

Nectar Services Corp.

Nectar, formally AGN Networks, is an IP communications service provider that preserves customer investments in existing telecommunications systems while transitioning to VoIP. Nectar, a subsidiary of Juma Technology, is a Platinum member of the Avaya DevConnect Program. Nectar's innovative solutions deliver significant cost savings, inherent business continuity, intelligent call-routing and centralizes both applications and management.

TriNET Systems

Founded in 1992, TriNET is dedicated to the effective convergence of Voice, Data, Video, and Internet applications into a singularly managed network. TriNET helps organizations develop reliable, secure and intelligent communication solutions that solve business problems while demonstrating tangible return on investment. TriNET has been an award winning Avaya BusinessPartner since 1996, and was ranked #298 in Inc. Magazine's 2002 list of the 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America.

SOURCE Nectar