HICKORY, N.C., Aug. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortran
Corporation (OTC: FRTN), a leading communications system integrator
announced today that two of its subsidiaries, Fortran
Communications, Inc. in Columbia,
SC and The New Telephone Company, Inc. (dba B & L
Telephone, LLC) in Hickory, NC
have received Diamond Status from NEC Corp.
"Our longstanding relationship with NEC allows us to provide our
customers with the leading edge technology they deserve and count
on every day," said Doug Rink,
President and CEO. "We are proud to announce our Diamond status in
NEC's Accelerator Program and our achievement is testimony to our
talented employees who were able to grow our business and
commitment to our customers during a difficult economic situation
of the last few years and we welcome the opportunity to service the
existing NEC equipment base in North and South Carolina that some carriers are either
de-emphasizing or no longer supporting."
The Accelerator Program is NEC's performance program for
Associates based on several key metrics, including sales volume,
technical certifications and percentage of NEC solutions being sold
in their business. By participating in the program, associates have
access to innovative communications solutions as well as exclusive
benefits and discounts. Recognizing NEC dealers that achieve
Diamond status lets customers know the associate is committed to
maintaining exemplary product knowledge when designing, deploying
and maintaining customer networks.
About Fortran Corp.
Fortran Corp., is a leading communications system integrator
through its subsidiaries, B & L Telephone, LLC, CCI-Telecom,
Inc., Fortran Communications, Inc., and The New Telephone Company,
Inc. Fortran Corp. is dedicated to designing, sourcing,
implementing and maintaining today's complex communications
solutions for business and governments. Fortran services more than
4,000 clients in 2 states with 3 offices in the southeast. To learn
more, please visit the Fortran Corp. website at
www.fortrancorp.com. Or call 800-735-8600.
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any forward-looking statement.
SOURCE Fortran Corporation