Cross Telecom, Inc. forms a strategic alliance with Worldstone International

November 4, 2009

Bloomington, MN – Cross Telecom, Inc. today announced that it has appointed Worldstone as its partner to deliver communication solutions
and Telephony infrastructure globally. This means that Cross will be able to better serve its customers from an international perspective, with seamless collaboration, integration and service in every major country throughout the world.

“The alliance between Cross and Worldstone helps ensure multi-national companies have a consistent Avaya experience in every country. This partnership brings together two of Avaya’s Platinum-certified channel partners and delivers a compelling Avaya story," said Carol Giles Neslund, Vice President, North America Channels for Avaya.

“Cross is excited to continue to expand our portfolio globally, and bring our unique value proposition to the marketplace”, said John Delozier, Executive Vice President, Cross Telecom.  “The ability to adequately address the global marketplace is becoming increasingly important within our industry. Companies that do not have these types of capabilities will not last. We
are confident that we have aligned ourselves with the best of the best!”

Worldstone International Sales Director Peter Hanson endorsed the strategic importance of the partnership by adding, "Worldstone is delighted to be joining forces with Cross Telecom to enable the delivery of best in class global solutions to Cross Telecom's international customer base."

About Cross

Cross is the only Avaya National Platinum Business Partner that is also an Avaya Platinum DevConnect Partner, and has achieved Avaya's Services Delivery Specialization - as the world’s only Avaya Integration Expert. Cross is also an Extreme Networks Diamond Partner. By providing a complete portfolio of Voice, Data, IP Telephony, Wireless, CrossNet Maintenance and Support, Professional Services and Cross University, Cross has defined itself as a complete end-to-end integrator of converged technologies nationwide. Having one of the largest and most experienced technical teams within the industry, Cross delivers business transforming communications solutions that will create a distinct competitive advantage for our customers.

About Worldstone

Worldstone is the international voice and data services division of Corporate Communications Ltd (CC), a Platinum Business Partner, providing strategic consultancy, design, implementation and maintenance of Avaya solutions to multinational companies worldwide.

With presence in 107 countries and working with over 100 partners, Worldstone’s proven business model has delivered unique, fully tailored and seamless communications solutions for over 100 major international organizations including Affinion, SAS Airlines, Covidien, Novartis, Google, Apple, Sita and KCI.