Reading, UK, January 3rd, 2003 --- The Reading based specialist communications provider announces the appointment of Alan Cohen as Director of Sales.

Alan brings over 20 years; experience in the voice and data arena, having held several senior sales management positions within companies such as Plessey Business Systems, Philips Business Communication Systems and cable company NYNEX where he was the companys most successful sales manager for three consecutive years.

Prior to joining 8el, Alan spent five years driving the Voice over IP (VoIP) Market. He successfully established distribution channels throughout EMEA for the American PBX, CTI specialists, Inter-Tel. Alan was an early visionary for VoIP and an industry spokesman, understanding fully the applications and benefits that could be derived from convergence.

At a recent interview Alan commented,
It is my specialist knowledge of concept solution sales and management experience that I will be able to bring to 8el. The next phase of 8els development is going to be extremely exciting; we anticipate rapid growth, offering a service that is unique within the UK. In a market place which is desperate for viable solutions, we have a proposition that truly reduces a customers total cost of ownership.

Justin Hamilton-Martin, Managing Director, commented,
We are delighted to have a man with Alans industry experience on board, and believe that his skills and knowledge will be an invaluable addition to the team.

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