DALLAS May 27, 2004 ABP Technology, the distributor of “Best Of Breed” open standards based VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) products, presents VoIP Sizzles in Dallas , July 22-23, 2004. This unique reseller event focuses on the specific opportunities and challenges for traditional data VARs and Telecom Dealers who are moving into the Voice over IP market. Through two intense days of peer workshops, roundtable discussions, and presentations by industry experts, reseller business owners will take away specific steps and tools to ensure that their business succeeds in the exciting and growing VoIP market.

In addition to the agenda for reseller business owners, ”VoIP Sizzles in Dallas” offers a technical track to introduce the reseller technology buyer to the many options available in VoIP beyond the PBX itself. Sessions will focus on specific technology areas surrounding VoIP, and vendors will be on hand to demonstrate products that represent the “more” in the saying “There's more to VoIP than just the PBX”.

“ABP Technology is unique in its commitment to Resellers,” explains Robert Messer, Founder of ABP. “This event is just one example of how we go the extra mile to ensure that our Resellers have all of the knowledge, support, and outstanding products to grow their revenue and their customer base. We are 100% committed to our Resellers and believe that Resellers are the channel of the future for ever more complex and interrelated technology products.”

ABP Technology, working with the Sierra Summit Group, has created a unique event for data VARs and Telecom Dealers. With attendees coming from throughout the Americas there will be limitless opportunities for resellers to network and learn from their peers.
According to Rich Tehrani, President of TMC and Chairman of INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & Expo ™, “In the last few years there has been an explosion of growth in the VoIP market and investment in this space continues to increase. For the first time in history, government, consumers, corporations, and service providers are all deploying VoIP representing a tremendous opportunity for Resellers.” Rich Tehrani will be a keynote speaker at the ‘VoIP Sizzles in Dallas '.

Pam Avila, founder of the original CT Pioneers organization and of Sierra Summit Group, states “There is so much that reseller business owners can learn from one another. Each reseller has experiences and expertise that reflect pieces of the ‘success in voice/data convergence' puzzle. As a group, they bring all of the pieces necessary to achieve the revenue gains offered by the convergence market. This is a great example of ‘two heads are better than one' in action.”

Among the unique vendors participating in this event are snom Technology, Wave3, AudioCodes, Digium, InGate Systems, and many more.

Additional information about VoIP Sizzles in Dallas is available at http://www.abptech.com

About ABP Technology

ABP Technology is a division of ABP International, Inc. a technology marketing company that specializes in IT and telecommunications products.

ABP Technology distributes VoIP products exclusively through ABP channel partners. ABP International, Inc. is based in Dallas Texas and has a sales organization that covers the US , Canada , Mexico , and Latin America . Key products distributed by ABP Technology are snom technology IP Phones and AudioCodes gateways,

Additional information on ABP International, Inc. can be obtained by visiting www.abptech.com or by calling Kasandra Bell at 972-831-0280 x221

About Sierra Summit Group (SSG)

SSG was founded by Pamela Avila to address the unique challenges and opportunities created by a channel that consists of two very different business models and cultures – the data VAR and the Telecom Dealer. Working with manufacturer clients as well as individual resellers, the Sierra Summit Group develops specific strategies and practical tactics to generate significant revenue for manufacturers and resellers.

For more information about the professional services provided by Sierra Summit Group, contact Pam Avila at (805) 239-2906 or pavila@sierrasummitgroup.com