Wim Van Winghe

Zenitel, the provider of Intelligent Communications solutions, announces a new Center of Excellence (CoE) in the Safety & Security market in the EMEA region. This role will be filled by Elbo Technology. Elbo Technology, based in technologically vibrant Eindhoven, has been a distributor and knowledge partner for Zenitel in the field of critical communication for almost 25 years. With this long-term cooperation, there is an intensive and valuable collaboration. For Zenitel, Elbo makes an important contribution to product innovation and input into the expertise network. System integrators and installers "Elbo is an important source of inspiration for me to arrive at what we today call our Center of Excellence concept. We have experienced that partners, such as Elbo, who are a knowledge center in their country for system integrators and installers, are the way to success to serve the local market. It is only logical for us that we now officially appoint Elbo as Center of Excellence. We continue the long-term cooperation with this beautiful milestone," says Wim van Winghe, VP Sales for EMEA at Zenitel. Elbo Technology has extensive experience in the sale and technical support of Zenitel products in almost every conceivable onshore application, ranging from listening systems in psychiatric care to the reduction of background noise in tunnel communication and evacuation in port and industrial areas. "We are proud to be the Zenitel Center of Excellence for the Netherlands," says Erwin Wigmans, director and owner of Elbo Technology. "We appreciate this trusted partnership. We always have a warm heart for the Zenitel portfolio within our local market. This new role means that our specialists are even more closely connected to the manufacturer and that we are even more able to play in new developments at our customers."

Zenitel, a provider of intelligent critical communication solutions, is pursuing its growth strategy in the EMEA region and specifically in Southern Europe through the launch of a new Center of Excellence (CoE) in Spain. Zenitel has appointed its longtime partner in Spain, COINTEL SL, to this role in the Iberian market. Partnership with Cointel  COINTEL SL, based in Bilbao, will consolidate Zenitel’s presence and will continue to build a strong and sound ecosystem network. Cointel benefits from a good geographical footprint in Spain, with representation in Bilbao & Barcelona that is planned to grow in the coming years. This close partnership will support Cointel’s growth strategy towards new market segment coverage, expanding and enlarging it from very solid transportation, building security, industry, and prison-based segments to others such as education and healthcare. Local Presence Cointel's in-depth understanding and local presence in the Spanish region is an opportunity to deliver the best audio solution “We reserve the highest level of accreditation and partnership for our Centers of Excellence, so it is just natural that COINTEL has become our CoE in Spain, given their performance throughout our long-standing cooperation,” says Wim Van Winghe, VP Sales EMEA for Zenitel. “Our CoEs represent our brand, products, and reputation in their designated markets. Cointel's in-depth understanding and strong local presence in the Spanish region creates an excellent opportunity for us to deliver the best audio solution to customers.”  High-End Intercom Systems Specialist COINTEL has extensive experience with selling Zenitel products and is a well-known, recognized local player in the market. As a specialist in high-end intercom equipment and solutions, COINTEL is a trusted partner within the Spanish market when it comes to communication in security-critical areas. Its dedicated team is continuously trained to provide first-rate sales and product service. "We feel proud and motivated to become Zenitel Center of Excellence for the Iberian market,” says Gilber Landeta, CEO for COINTEL, adding, “We value this trusted partnership as a step forward in our long-term commitment and engagement. We have always promoted the Zenitel portfolio within our local market. This new role, which means being more closely linked to the manufacturer, will reinforce our positioning as a key player in audio within our market.” Expansion of CoE Program In the coming months, Zenitel will continue to expand its CoE program throughout the EMEA region, by consolidating its partner and consultant ecosystem network, comprising channel partners, security distributors, technology partners, and architects & engineering companies, as well as surveillance solution providers.

Zenitel, a provider of intelligent critical communication solutions, is pleased to announce the hiring of a key sales executive. Chris Rinket has been appointed as the Western Europe Sales Manager in Zenitel’s EMEA Safety & Security Business Unit. Chris joined Zenitel on January 1st. He has 20 years of experience in the security industry, where he gained in-depth knowledge of CCTV, access control, and integrated security systems and solutions. Critical communication solutions Chris will be responsible for Zenitel’s sales engineering and sales operations As Area Sales Manager, Chris will be responsible for Zenitel’s sales engineering and sales operations, consisting of supporting not only Zenitel Centers of Excellence across the different markets but also their Strategic Alliances and Technology partners locally, as well as rolling out the Zenitel Channel Partner Program. He is based in the Netherlands and will cover Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. “With the security market turning towards integrated platforms, it is a privilege to bring an industry expert like Chris to the Zenitel team,” says Wim van Winghe, VP of Sales for EMEA Onshore. “His experience in video surveillance, access control, and critical communication solutions makes him the perfect matchmaker in the security channel landscape in Western Europe.” “I am really excited to join the Zenitel Team,” says Rinket, “I will use the full power of my network, knowledge, experience, and drive to support our partners and develop and grow our common interests.”

Zenitel, the globally renowned provider of intelligent communication solutions, has announced the launch of a new Center of Excellence (CoE) in the Safety & Security market within the EMEA region. The company has appointed Scanvest Deutschland GmbH as Center of Excellence in the safety & security market within EMEA region. Partnership with Scanvest  With continuous innovation and improvement, Scanvest Deutschland GmbH, based in Langenhagen, Germany, will consolidate the audio expert’s presence and will continue to build a strong and sound ecosystem network. “We reserve the highest level of accreditation and partnership for our Centers of Excellence, so it is fitting that Scanvest has become the first in Germany, given their performance throughout our long-standing cooperation. Our CoEs represent our brand, products, and reputation in their designated markets. They are part of our past, our present, and our future,” says Wim Van Winghe, VP Sales EMEA. High-end intercom systems specialist Scanvest Deutschland GmbH has extensive experience with selling Zenitel products Scanvest Deutschland GmbH has extensive experience with selling Zenitel products and is a well-known, recognized local player in the audio market, with a substantial footprint. As a specialist in high-end intercom systems, Scanvest is a trusted partner within the German market, when it comes to communication in security-critical areas. Its dedicated sales team is continuously trained to provide first-rate sales and product service. "We are proud to become Zenitel Center of Excellence for Germany,” said Christian Müller, Managing Director for Scanvest Deutschland, adding “We value this trusted partnership as a long-term commitment and engagement. We have always promoted the Zenitel portfolio within our local market. This new role, which means being more closely linked to the manufacturer, will reinforce our positioning as a key player in audio within Germany.” Expansion of Center of Excellence program In the coming months, Zenitel will continue to expand its CoE program throughout the EMEA region, by consolidating its partner and consultant ecosystem network, comprising channel partners, security distributors, technology partners, and architects & engineering companies, as well as surveillance solution providers.