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Business software and solutions provider Vertical Communications has named Fulton Communications its top distribution partner for 2013 and Voice Systems Inc. its second-most successful sales partner.

The two companies held the same positions in 2012.

Fulton is a national enterprise communications provider based in Atlanta, serving customers through offices in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Missouri, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, D.C. The company has a portfolio of voice, data, video and security solutions, which includes a number of offerings targeted to industry-specific markets, such as health care, automotive and education.

Voice Systems is a large Vertical partner based in Boston. The company is known best for providing innovative voice and data communications solutions throughout the Northeast. Serving more than 4,000 businesses, its client roster features numerous high-profile customers including government agencies, large school districts and major employers.

“2013 was a banner year for Vertical in terms of sales, and a large part of that growth was based on the contributions of both Fulton Communications and Voice Systems,” said Rick Dell, Vertical’s chief operating officer. “The success of any technology vendor is predicated on a close working relationship with its sales channel. We are fortunate to work with many motivated, professional organizations that continually prove themselves in a highly competitive environment.”

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