MONROE, La., May 19, 2017 /CNW/ -- CenturyLink,
Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced today that CRN®, a brand of The
Channel Company, has named three CenturyLink Alliances
professionals to its prestigious 2017 Women of the Channel list.
The professionals who comprise this annual list span the IT
channel, representing vendors, distributors, solution providers and
other organizations that figure prominently in the channel
ecosystem.
Each woman is recognized for her outstanding leadership, vision
and unique role in driving channel growth and innovation.
CenturyLink honorees include:
- Tina Smith, global director,
CenturyLink Alliances marketing – named as 2017 CRN Women of the
Channel and Power 100 honoree.
- April Miller, senior director,
CenturyLink Software Alliances, and Janine
Soika, senior business development manager, CenturyLink
Channel Alliances – named as 2017 CRN Women of the
Channel honorees.
"These extraordinary executives support every aspect of the
channel ecosystem, from technical innovation to marketing to
business development, working tirelessly to keep the channel moving
into the future," said Robert
Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company. "They are creating and
elevating channel partner programs, developing fresh go-to-market
strategies, strengthening the channel's network of partnerships and
building creative new IT solutions, among many other contributions.
We congratulate all the 2017 Women of the Channel on their stellar
accomplishments and look forward to their future success."
CRN editors select the Women of the Channel honorees based on
their professional accomplishments, demonstrated expertise and
ongoing dedication to the IT channel. CRN's Power 100, a Women of
the Channel subset, is based on exemplary record of success and
level of influence in the channel.
"We are proud to have Tina, April and Janine recognized by CRN
as Women of the Channel honorees, and congratulate them for their
achievement," said Bill Corbin,
senior vice president, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships for
CenturyLink. "As a strategic part of CenturyLink's business
organization, we applaud organizations like CRN that bring to light
the opportunities the channel has to continue to support women in
business and technology."
The 2017 Women of the Channel list will be featured in the June
issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/wotc.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a global
communications and IT services company focused on connecting its
customers to the power of the digital world. CenturyLink offers
network and data systems management, big data analytics, managed
security services, hosting, cloud, and IT consulting services. The
company provides broadband, voice, video, advanced data and managed
network services over a robust 265,000-route-mile U.S. fiber
network and a 360,000-route-mile international transport network.
Visit CenturyLink for more information.
About the Channel Company
The Channel Company enables
breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media,
engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative
marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we
connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and
end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel
experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative
new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology
marketplace. www.thechannelco.com
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