VCON Announces Its First Distribution Agreement in Spain

   

Afina Systems offers VCON's full suite of rich media conferencing solutions throughout Spain and Portugal

July 19, 2004 (Austin, Texas) – VCON (Euronext- Nouveau Marché -ISIN CODE: IL 00 108 30540), a worldwide leader in audio and videoconferencing solutions, today announces an agreement with Afina, an international independent services company that distributes Internet/Intranet software. Afina will distribute VCON audioconferencing, videoconferencing and server solutions in Spain and Portugal.

This is VCON’s first distribution agreement in Spain, where direct partners have traditionally been used. Through this alliance VCON gains the support of a distributor with recognized experience in the Iberian market. Afina will benefit from VCON’s local presence in Spain, which will allow both companies to engage in joint promotional activities such as workshops, technical seminars and customer presentations.

“Afina’s knowledge of the market and their value-add strategy will be very important for the commercial push of the latest collaboration multimedia videoconferencing technology,” said Luis Felipe García Vivas, sales representative, VCON.

Due to the promising future of voice services over IP (VoIP) – a business area with strong short and medium term growth expectations – Afina announced the creation of a new Multimedia Over IP Division shortly after signing their agreement with VCON. Afina will be the first company in Spain and Portugal to develop a specialized division for VoIP.

“Voice over IP will remarkably increase in Spain during the next two years,” said Pedro Galatas, strategy director, Afina. “Companies will start to see its benefits, and we are convinced that VCON’s solutions are ideal to meet their expectations.”

About Afina

Afina is the main Spanish added-value distributor focused on complete solutions for the Internet and Intranet. Representing well-known providers such as CheckPoint, Trend Micro, Packeteer and Nokia, Afina also has a complete portfolio in Security, Information Systems and Infrastructure markets. Beyond its solutions, Afina is appreciated by its added-value services such as training courses, technical support and remote services for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Based in Madrid, Afina also has offices in Portugal, USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia and Chile. www.afina.es

 

 

About VCON

VCON develops and manufactures a variety of conferencing solutions that enable seamless communication and collaboration using all forms of interactive media. The company’s award-winning technology ensures the highest audio and video performance for organizations worldwide. VCON’s meeting and collaboration solutions include desktop and group videoconferencing products, audio conferencing products, data conferencing products and management systems. The company markets its products and services through a network of reseller partners, OEMS and value-added resellers around the world. VCON has worldwide headquarters in Israel and regional headquarters in Munich, Austin and Beijing. VCON is publicly traded on Euronext (Euronext- Nouveau Marché -ISIN CODE: IL 00 108 30540).

 
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