VZ Verizon Communications Inc.

Verizon Partner Network Recognition Program winners announced

Verizon Partner Network Recognition Program winners announced

Awards celebrate accomplishments of partners demonstrating excellence in six categories

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is excited to announce the winners of its inaugural 2022 Verizon Partner Network Recognition program, celebrating partners that have gone above and beyond to collaborate, serve customers and deliver results.

“We’re incredibly proud of our partners and are pleased to deliver these special awards to elevate and recognize them for their significant achievements,” said Michael Caralis, Vice President of Business Sales. “It’s a great platform for our partners to showcase innovations and help drive their businesses forward.” 

From small and medium-size businesses to enterprise and the public sector, the has a five-star rating from CRN, delivering models that are simple and easy to use, featuring assistance and technical training, as well as an extensive training curriculum.

The following award winners will be included in a public relations campaign, receive merchandise and will be recognized during a keynote session at the next Verizon Channel Partners Summit this spring.  

Winners are as follows:

Partner Innovation—Source Inc. Source Inc. leads the charge in innovation with a cutting-edge 5G Business Internet solution. This pioneering development has completely transformed the client’s experience across their 2,100+ locations. The solution solved complex challenges and is elevating the standard of banking through technology.

Social & Community Impact—Arrow Electronics/Seneca. Arrow Electronics and its Seneca company have shown a clear commitment in their support of technology solutions that make the world a better place through their collaboration with Unlimited Tomorrow: TrueLimb® Prosthetic Arm Manufacturer. Together they offer prosthetic limbs to people and children who are unable to afford prosthetic devices.

Operational Excellence—Connected Solutions Group (CSG). CSG built an online ordering platform, CSGExpress, that allows Business Internet orders to be created by Verizon representatives directly, eliminating the need for manual input for frontline staff and backend operations. CSGExpress has redefined how they operate and created a faster, better experience for partners and consumers. 

Customer Business Impact—ConectUS Wireless. ConectUS Wireless displayed a commitment to customer success and achieved tangible client outcomes. The ConectUS team showcased live webcasts from several locations at motor speedways in Texas and Las Vegas, where clients and agents could see Verizon’s 5G Business Internet solution in action, resulting in incremental growth in sales. 

Marketing Excellence—SHI International Corp. SHI created a comprehensive marketing approach to drive awareness of Verizon’s Mobility Co-Sell program. Focused on educating sellers, SHI successfully executed marketing opportunities to engage and excite their teams, leading SHI to surpass their 2022 revenue goal for the Mobility Co-Sell program. 

Business Internet Growth Achievement—Connected Solutions Group (CSG) & Ingram Micro. This award is solely based on sales results, and we are pleased to recognize Connected Solutions Group, a value-added reseller, and Ingram Micro, a value-added distributor, as joint winners. As members of Verizon's Mobility Co-Sell Program, they delivered incredible results with Verizon's Business Internet solution.

Visit to learn more about our business and partner solutions.  

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers data, video in and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

VERIZON’S ONLINE MEDIA CENTER: News releases, stories, media contacts and other resources are available at . News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit .

Media Contact:

Claudia Russo

 



EN
09/02/2023

Underlying

To request access to management, click here to engage with our
partner Phoenix-IR's CorporateAccessNetwork.com

Reports on Verizon Communications Inc.

Vikash Harlalka
  • Vikash Harlalka

BEAD: Louisiana releases final proposal

Louisiana was the second state to release their final proposal at the end of last week. Virginia just beat Louisiana and was the first. Louisiana Local Fiber Consortium, which includes T-Mobile, was the big winner again. Surprisingly, Comcast was the only large Cable operator among the winners. The ILECs won less than we expected. Fiber continues to be the technology of choice for BEAD. In this short note, we discuss the proposal, compare the results with our estimates from Broadband Insights da...

 PRESS RELEASE

AI and the Empathy Gap: Finding the Balance between AI and Human First...

AI and the Empathy Gap: Finding the Balance between AI and Human First Customer Experience NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While brands are celebrating AI-driven efficiency gains in customer experience (CX), a significant gap exists between their internal benefits and the often underwhelming service that consumers are actually experiencing. According to Verizon’s report, the future of CX isn't just about implementing AI, but about strategically integrating it to amplify human connections and address core customer frustrations. The report, based on a survey of 5,000 consumers...

 PRESS RELEASE

Verizon and Paige Bueckers team up for an exclusive youth basketball e...

Verizon and Paige Bueckers team up for an exclusive youth basketball experience to empower the next generation of DFW athletes What you need to know: Verizon is launching a sweepstakes to give youth, ages 13-17, a chance to win a spot at an exclusive basketball experience with Paige Bueckers. Sweepstakes runs from August 8 to August 17. The experience with Paige will take place on August 25 in Dallas. DALLAS, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is launching a sweepstakes to offer young basketball enthusiasts, ages 13-17, the opportunity to participate in an exclusive youth basketb...

Moody's Ratings affirms Verizon's Baa1 ratings; outlook stable

Moody's Ratings (Moody's) affirmed Verizon Communications Inc.'s (Verizon), Baa1 long term issuer rating and senior unsecured ratings, (P)Baa1 senior unsecured shelf rating, (P)Baa1 senior unsecured MTN ratings, and Prime-2 short-term commercial paper program rating. The outlook remains stable. Th...

 PRESS RELEASE

Verizon se prepara para el regreso a clases con ahorros, consejos y te...

Verizon se prepara para el regreso a clases con ahorros, consejos y tecnología para toda la familia Visita cualquier tienda de Verizon para obtener dispositivos por nuestra cuenta, descuentos y herramientas de bienestar digital NUEVA YORK, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mientras las familias se preparan para el nuevo año escolar, Verizon lanza un mes de ahorros inigualable y apoyo para el bienestar digital, que comienza con el Verizon Family Weekend del 9 al 10 de agosto. Durante este fin de semana, las tiendas Verizon de todo el país se transformarán en centros de regreso a clases, ...

ResearchPool Subscriptions

Get the most out of your insights

Get in touch