Magazine Article | September 27, 2006

Comstor, A Division of Westcon Group North America, Inc.

Buyer's Guides, Guide To Distributor Programs

Comstor is a global channel solutions provider of leading-edge networking technology products. Comstor provides the services, support programs, training, and tools needed to make our customers profitable and competitive.


Comstor is one of the most successful and dynamic networking distributors, focused for competitive advantage in an evolving networking market. Extensive product knowledge of Cisco end-to-end networks is complemented by best of breed products for enhanced solutions.


Types Of Products

Comstor offers products and services for connectivity, remote access, Internet, wireless, e-business, IP communications, virtual private networks, wireless connectivity, and network security. Our manufacturer portfolio focuses on Cisco Systems and also includes ADTRAN, NSI Software, RSA Security, and STONEVOICE.


Cisco Systems

n Delivers end-to-end networking solutions to the enterprise, service providers, and small to medium business (SMB) markets, allowing organizations to build unified, powerful infrastructures

n Award-winning technologies including wireless, voice, data, optical, network security, and content delivery

n High-performance switches and routers

n Network management products for LAN/WAN (wide area network) solutions

n Training and certification programs to build and validate resellers’ technical expertise

n SMARTnet maintenance for hardware and software support with comprehensive service plans for up to four-hour, on-site response time

n Cisco CallManager Express with Cisco Unity Express is an affordable IP (Internet Protocol) communications solution providing feature-rich call processing, integrated voice mail, and basic auto attendant. It delivers increased employee productivity, long-term investment protection, and lower total cost of ownership.


Benefits of Doing Business With Comstor

n Assigned account management teams

n Prioritized pre- and post-sales support

n Use of state-of-the-art technology lab

n Professional services support

n Cisco SMB- and AVVID (architecture for voice video and integrated data)-certified sales force

n Web and field-based training

n Government and education vertical market support

n GSA (General Services Administration) schedule availability


Professional Services

When you partner with Comstor, you get a full range of technical support services to help close deals. We work closely with you, providing everything from design and configuration assistance to consolidation and staging. Our professional services also include installation and implementation so you can compete nationally on multi-site projects by lowering costs and freeing hard-to-find resources.


Staging And Configuration

Our Integration Center offers cost-effective staging and configuration solutions for basic and advanced product integration and testing. Product can be configured, tested, and burned-in prior to shipment to reduce risks. We will ship integrated solutions directly to you or your customer, so you can provide quick and efficient product delivery and installation.


E-Commerce And Warehousing

Comstor’s Web-based Compass e-commerce system — fully integrated with our enterprise resource planning (ERP) software — provides 24/7 customer support. Integrated features include inventory status, pricing, purchase order and RMA (return material authorization) processing, order tracking, and catalog functions. Add to that our state-of-the-art warehousing and integration capabilities and you have a simple, comprehensive method of meeting your customers’ needs.


Marketing Services

Comstor’s MarketVision Marketing Services supply the necessary resources you need to develop and utilize effective marketing tools for your organization. As your marketing partner, Comstor will help you create hard-hitting, effective marketing pieces, campaigns, and programs. Comstor’s

MarketVision Services include:

n Collateral development

n Web design and Internet marketing

n Lead generation and telemarketing

n Campaign design

n Trade show marketing

n Branding and graphic design


Financial Services

Comstor offers a complete array of financial options to maximize your credit potential. Regardless of the size of your business or the opportunity you’re pursuing, you can take advantage of Comstor’s IQualify Program to close bigger deals and grow faster.


Dedication to the provision of quality services for solutions.

 

Comstor
A Division of Westcon Group North America
14850 Conference Center Drive, Suite 200
Chantilly, VA 20151
PH: (800) COMSTOR [266-7867] or (703) 345-5100
FX: (703) 345-5572
www.comstor.com