ThinkGrid Selects IntelePeer SIP Trunking for Its Hosted VoIP and Unified Communications Services

Partnership Enables Small and Medium Size Businesses to Reduce Communication Costs and Benefit From the Flexibility of Cloud-Based IT Services


SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - Jun 20, 2012) - IntelePeer, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand, cloud-based communications, and ThinkGrid, the world's first cloud enablement platform vendor for the Channel, today announced that ThinkGrid is now offering IntelePeer's CoreCloud® SIP Trunking services as part of its cloud-based VoIP and unified communications service offerings.

ThinkGrid delivers a range of hosted VoIP, hosted desktop and other productivity services, including Microsoft Lync unified communications software, solely through its global network of more than 300 IT solution providers who target small and mid-sized businesses. ThinkGrid's cloud platform allows these resellers to provide their customers with enterprise-class IT services at very affordable prices.

ThinkGrid chose IntelePeer to provide SIP trunking connections -- an essential part of unified communications and VoIP services -- after conducting a full review of competitive offerings. IntelePeer CoreCloud SIP Trunking received top marks as a cost-effective, high-quality solution that delivers attractive revenue opportunities for resellers and exceptional value to end customers.

"By teaming with IntelePeer, ThinkGrid gives our channel partners access to high-quality SIP trunking connections that provide customers with long-term cost savings and eliminate the hassles of traditional PBX systems," said Rob Lovell, CEO of ThinkGrid. "In addition to the excellent value, IntelePeer SIP trunking is the industry's most feature-rich solution, with impressive sound quality."

IntelePeer's CoreCloud SIP Trunking services provide comprehensive communications services all delivered on-demand from the IntelePeer CloudWorx™ platform. IntelePeer's solution is known for its rapid activation capability, which will allow ThinkGrid resellers to deploy Microsoft Lync and other hosted services to their customers in a matter of days.

"The combination of ThinkGrid and IntelePeer creates a perfect solution for resellers, who can deliver a flexible, scalable hosted VoIP offering that meets the cost and quality needs of the SMB market," said Margaret Norton, general manager, Enterprises for IntelePeer. "We are pleased to partner with ThinkGrid and its extensive reseller network to expand the reach of our SIP trunking services to business customers."

About ThinkGrid
ThinkGrid is a worldwide enabler of cloud computing that equips IT providers with the tools and help necessary to establish or expand a revenue stream from the cloud. ThinkGrid's three key component offering consists of a state of the art self-service and billing platform, productized cloud services (including Hosted Virtual Desktop, Virtual Server, Unified Communications etc.) and above all an enablement and go-to-market program to help partners achieve success. We have office and data center locations in North America, Europe, UK, Ukraine, Australia and Asia to support our partner network.

ThinkGrid has a partner ecosystem which encompasses over 300 partners who build and deliver public, private and hybrid cloud services and solutions for over 35,000 users, in all different virtual markets and regions. For more information please visit: http://www.thinkgrid.com

About IntelePeer
IntelePeer, Inc. is a leading provider of on-demand, cloud-based communications services that deliver high quality voice, video and unified communications for enterprises and service providers. The IntelePeer CloudWorx™ platform combines the SuperRegistry® database, an intelligent routing solution with a global directory of more than 450 million telephone numbers and end point identifying IP addresses, an extensive Media Peering Grid™ service, and the AppWorx® development environment and tools. IntelePeer enables customers to rapidly and cost-effectively transition to IP-based communications, improving their return on investment on communications equipment and services. For more information visit: www.intelepeer.com.

Contact Information:

IntelePeer Contact:
Scott VanSickle
The Hoffman Agency
(408) 975-3084
svansickle@hoffman.com

ThinkGrid Contact:
Raluca Sapunaru
ThinkGrid
+44 7593 350220
raluca.sapunaru@thinkgrid.com