Alliant Technologies, LLC announced the launch of SmartUC, a hosted Unified communications and collaboration solution that enables Alliant to use the power of the cloud to quickly deliver voice and video applications to its customers. This complete Unified Collaboration platform is one of many new Alliant Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offerings. Alliant, a Cisco Gold and Master UC partner, is one of the first to offer a dedicated Cisco voice and video architecture in an "as a service" model. It is a cloud based, end-to-end system that provides customers access to Cisco's full suite of collaboration applications including Cisco Unified Communications, Unity Connection, Unified Presence, and Unified Mobility application services. The result is unprecedented flexibility, resiliency and affordability in how its customers can utilize Collaboration Services on a per-seat, per-month basis. The SmartUC service provides its customers with cost effective deployment and management. The platform is hosted in two redundant datacenters in the cloud, it is operated by Alliant's 24x7x365 network operations center staffed by Cisco certified expert engineers. The high availability infrastructure design allows customers access to a live change request portal with new feature implementation, upgrade automation and a 99.97% application availability SLA, all supported by Alliant's ITIL-based total lifecycle operations methodology. Alliant's SmartUC service offer manages all the servers in the cloud as well as all the gateways at the customer premises. Alliant's web based management portal provides customers a single view for every user enterprise-wide, even in multi-cluster networks. Alliant offers customers a cost effective solution that provides unparalleled value and a partner they can trust to ensure smooth implementation and simple ongoing administration.

Alliant Technologies, LLC appointed Derek Young as the regional director of sales and business development for the New England region. Young started with the company as an account manager in 2007. Since then, he has had a significant impact on the growth for Alliant in Boston and possesses strong industry knowledge as well as exceptional positioning skills. Derek sold the first Cloud Services deal for New England and has developed and will continue to lead the Business Development program for Alliant.

Channel Partners announced the latest members of its Annual Advisory Board. Among these members is Alliant Technologies, LLC' Director of Channel Sales, William Madison. Madison joined Alliant Technologies in 2010 and was tasked with developing and deploying a Channel Sales program. Alliant's Channel Sales program allows agents and wholesalers the opportunity to expand their sales and current offerings through the use of Alliant's diverse portfolio, including professional and managed cloud aggregation services. Channel Partners board member duties include providing input on channel relevant topics, evaluating nominations for industry awards, contributing to editorials and blogs for the magazine and online resource, acting as an advisor for upcoming expo agendas and participating in expo seminars.