The future belongs to those who keep evolving. The advisors who thrive aren't the ones who get comfortable. They're the ones who continue learning, embrace new challenges, and turn disruption into opportunity. Don't be afraid of change. Get ahead of what's next. 💫 Level up your edge. Invest in your expertise. Become the indispensable Trusted Advisor your customers can't afford to be without. Register for our upcoming Special Forces Summit 2026 today >> https://bit.ly/41Q5wdZ
AVANT Communications
IT Services and IT Consulting
Chicago, IL 24,415 followers
The IT decision-making platform behind the industry’s leading Trusted Advisors helping Enterprise CIOs manage technology
About us
As the nation’s premier distributor of next generation technologies, AVANT has the resources and relationships needed to successfully navigate the ever-changing world of communications and IT infrastructure. From complex cloud design to global wide-area network deployments, we empower our partners and clients with access to the global marketplace of Cloud, Colocation and Telecom service providers. We specialize in technology and infrastructure consulting, solution selection, and service implementation. Our goal is to set the industry standard for knowledge and navigation of the global technology marketplace. Service Consulting Specialties: • Cloud Compute • Hosted Infrastructure and Applications • Managed Servers and Applications • Colocation/Data Center Search and Brokerage • Managed Hosting • Hosted Exchange • VDI and Desktop as a Service • Hosted VoIP • Telecom Pricing and Procurement • Ethernet, Private Line and WAN Design (Layer 2 and 3) • SIP & Voice Services • Contact Center services • Other Professional IT consulting services
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https://goavant.net
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- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- International and Domestic Fiber, Colocation, Cloud Compute/ IaaS, Dedicated Private Cloud, Disaster Recovery as a Service, Hosted Voice (VoIP), Telecom Expense Mgmt, Backup as a Service, Hosted Exchange & Email Archiving, Hosted Desktop/ VDI/ DaaS, and Managed Hosting
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Chicago, IL 60606, US
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The channel is evolving. Is your sales strategy evolving with it? Join one of AVANT's upcoming Elevate trainings for practical, deep-dive sessions led by our Sales Engineering experts. Explore today's most in-demand solutions, including CX, AI, Cloud, Security, and more, while gaining the insights and confidence to lead every customer conversation. Stay ahead of what's next, strengthen your expertise, and continue building the indispensability that sets you apart. Register for an upcoming session today >> https://bit.ly/4sevVxv
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Trusted Advisors — if Voice AI isn't in your customer conversations yet, here's your chance. Synthflow AI was just named a Pioneering provider in the new CMP Prism for Voicebot/Conversational IVR. Out of 27 vendors evaluated through analyst assessments, live demos, and feedback from 300 CX leaders, only two landed in that category. The report also highlights where your customers are headed: voice is still their #1 support channel, preference for AI voicebots has doubled since 2023, and 37% of CX leaders call this a top investment priority. Your customers are going to have this conversation with someone. Make sure you're the one leading it! Bringing them a proven solution before they ask is what transforms you from a reactive advisor into an indispensable partner they can't operate without. Start with the report: https://lnkd.in/gmZ5DhuJ
We're proud to share that Synthflow AI has been recognized as a Pioneering provider in the latest CMP Prism for Voicebot/Conversational IVR. Out of 27 solution providers evaluated, Synthflow AI is one of only two vendors placed in the Pioneering category. What makes this recognition especially meaningful is the rigor behind it. The CMP Prism combines independent analyst assessments, customer feedback, and marketplace perception, based on live product demonstrations, RFIs, independent user data, customer referrals, and insights from 300 CX and customer contact leaders responsible for enterprise technology decisions. The report also highlights where enterprise Voice AI is headed: → 52% of customers still prefer voice as their primary support channel, while preference for AI voicebots has doubled since 2023. → 37% of CX leaders say Voicebot/Conversational IVR remains a top investment priority. → CMP analysts conclude that the market is shifting from AI that simply provides information to agentic AI that completes work and drives resolution. Thank you to our customers, partners, and team for helping us shape the future of enterprise Voice AI. #VoiceAI #ConversationalAI #CustomerExperience #EnterpriseAI #CX #AIAgents
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That’s a wrap on our first ever AVANT Academy Live! 🎉 Four days of immersive education. Hands-on training. Meaningful collaboration. One shared goal: empowering the next generation of Trusted Advisors with the knowledge and confidence to lead more impactful customer conversations. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event such a milestone. We’re excited to see how you continue building your expertise and growing your indispensability!
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Trusted Advisors, data center capacity won't wait. Are your customers prepared? ⚡ Data center capacity is tighter than ever, and the biggest AI and HPC deployments are already being planned well into 2027. That means the conversation has shifted from "What do you need?" to "When do you need to be operational?" Those who recognize this shift today will be the ones guiding their customers through what's next. Signing a purchase order no longer guarantees the capacity your customers need. What timing questions are you asking your clients right now?
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New solutions create new possibilities. If you haven’t registered yet, join AVANT’s Q2 New Vendor Webinar on July 29 at 1 PM CT, featuring Broadvoice, Front, LeapXpert, Mobile Mentor, and Weave. We will explore where these solutions fit, review key use cases, and show you how to confidently position them for your customers. Register today and stay ahead of what’s next >> https://lnkd.in/gCYj69in
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Trusted Advisors, your transformation in the channel starts with the right conversations. Hospitality Suites are back this year at Special Forces Summit! Connect one-on-one with select technology providers, explore their solutions, and uncover new opportunities for your customers. If you’re already registered, fill out this form to choose the Hospitality Suite sponsors you're interested in meeting with >> https://lnkd.in/dRNdW_Tw Not registered yet? Secure your spot for SFS26 today and pick your preferred vendors during registration >> https://bit.ly/41Q5wdZ The future isn't waiting. Neither should you. Build the connections that keep you ahead. 🔥 AT&T Dialpad Equinix Expereo Fusion Connect Krisp Meter Thrive T-Mobile Vonage
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We’re officially on-site for our first-ever AVANT Academy Live, and the excitement is building! Trusted Advisors, get ready for a week of deep conversations, immersive sales and technical learning, and real-world insights designed to sharpen your expertise and help you navigate what’s next for your customers. We’ve brought lots of energy to Austin and we’re just getting started. See you soon!
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Every customer wants an AI strategy. Most don't have the data science team or budget to build one. That's where UBIX.AI comes in. UBIX is a no-code, end-to-end advanced analytics platform that empowers business users across every department to harness AI without the complexity. Trusted Advisors, this is a high-value opportunity to help your customers operationalize AI faster and more cost-effectively. Start the conversation today by connecting with your AVANT CM/CD to engage the UBIX team and learn more!
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Exciting to see how much Megaport has grown — they've expanded well beyond the network into Compute and Storage. For Trusted Advisors, that opens up new ways to attach Megaport to the cloud, colo, and AI conversations already happening with your clients. Join the webinar Thursday, July 30 at 11 AM CT/12 PM ET to see how it all fits together and where partners are finding room to grow.👇
Most people know Megaport for networking. What many don't know is that we've expanded beyond connectivity to include Network, Compute, and Storage. Join us on Thursday, July 30 at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT for a 30-minute webinar where we'll walk through what's new, how the solutions fit together, and where partners are finding new opportunities. Whether you've partnered with Megaport before or you're just getting to know us, we'd love to have you join us. Register here: https://lnkd.in/exzPWwGK #Megaport #ChannelPartners #Cloud #Networking #Infrastructure #AI
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