17th SEPTEMBER 2009

We have been named an Accredited Platinum Partner of Gamma Telecom, after netting significant sales and developing first class product knowledge.

We have been a Gamma partner since the only carrier to sell exclusively through the channel was set-up six years ago, and we have worked hard to scale the ladder of Gamma's Channel Partner programme.

As well as reporting significant product sales, HIGHnet's senior, sales and technical staff proved their product knowledge after completing a series of highly focused training programmes and proving their competence by passing a number of tests.

Dave Siegel, Managing Director of the Inverness-based firm, believes his firm will benefit enormously from the new accreditation: "We chose to resell Gamma's products because we are confident they are the best. And because we have grown and worked with the team at Gamma we have an excellent, integrated relationship which has been of huge benefit to all involved.

"Being a Platinum Partner means we get lots of benefits from Gamma that will make sure we have the competitive edge, including unsurpassed product knowledge, access to co-marketing funds and participation in annual incentive programmes."

HIGHnet offers Gamma's FeaturePlus, Communicator, IPDirectConnect, Mobile and Inbound products to its channel partners in Scotland and throughout the UK.

Justin Coombes, Marketing Manager at Gamma Telecom, said: "We're delighted to name HIGHnet as a Platinum Partner. As a company we rely wholly on the trade to grow our business and HIGHnet is among our top partners. We have absolute confidence in the company's ability to sell and support our products and to pass on the benefits of our relationship to its own channel partners.

"We now look forward to continued growth with HIGHnet throughout Scotland and the UK."

The Gamma Channel Partner Programme is geared towards supporting and rewarding channel partners who are committed to delivering voice services and applications with the highest levels of customer service.