Cloud Communications Provider Telesphere Selected as Finalist for Pioneering Innovation Award

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Telesphere (http://www.telesphere.com/), a nationwide hosted PBX, VoIP and Cloud Communications business phone and Internet service provider, was recently selected as a finalist in the Pioneering Innovation Award for Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) presented by the Arizona Technology Council. This represents the second time Telesphere has been a finalist for this prestigious award.

GCOI is an annual awards gala that honors Arizona's technology leaders and innovators. The event attracts more than 1,000 attendees each year for a night of networking, food, and entertainment. Attendees include technologists, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Arizona Technology Council for our innovation in telecommunications,” said Clark Peterson, CEO for Telesphere. “Telesphere is leading the way in the Cloud Communications movement, which is driving convergence between desk phones, mobile phones, and PCs. Since the intelligence of all the devices has shifted to the cloud, they can integrate in ways never before possible. All this means greater efficiencies and cost savings for our customers.”

“We congratulate Telesphere on their selection as a finalist for this award,” stated Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council. “It is companies like Telesphere that are helping Arizona establish itself as a progressive technology market.”

About Telesphere

Telesphere is a nationwide business phone and Internet services provider that delivers an innovative package of hosted VoIP telephone services and Internet access to businesses throughout the United States. As one of the first companies to offer hosted enterprise level communications as a service (CaaS), Telesphere allows businesses to enjoy all the latest voice and data features of large enterprises without costly investment in on-premises equipment. Telesphere’s more than six years of CaaS experience to businesses throughout the United States places it at the forefront of companies that specialize in the convergence of office PBX phone service, cellular phones, PCs and Unified Communications features. Telesphere fully manages its customers’ services over a private IP facilities-based network.

About The Arizona Technology Council

Established in 2002, the Arizona Technology Council is a private, not-for-profit trade association founded to connect, represent and support the state's expanding technology industry. To promote economic growth and professional development in Arizona's technology sector, the Council provides members networking opportunities, business support and access to educational forums. The Council strives to distinguish Arizona as a leader in the technology community and offer resources that are exclusive to its members. Find out more at www.aztechcouncil.org.

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Angela Leavitt, 480-289-7410
aleavitt@telesphere.com

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:   Technology  Telecommunications  VoIP

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