PGi, the world's largest dedicated provider of collaboration software and services, announced a new strategic alliance with Converged Network Services Group, a Premier Master Agency for Connectivity, Cloud, and Cloud Enablement. Through this agreement, CNSG will now sell PGi's full range of unified communication and collaboration products.

"Working with PGi means CNSG partners have access to industry leading audio, video and web conferencing solutions and support resources," said Randy Friedberg, VP Business Development, CNSG. "In order to navigate the complex demands of the collaboration market, it is imperative to align with a proven solution provider like PGi. We are excited to add PGi to the CNSG portfolio and look forward to enabling our partners with the expertise of their Partner Channel team."

"We are thrilled to work with CNSG as their philosophy aligns directly with PGi: putting the customer first and developing deep relationships," said Ralph Hawkins, SVP, PGi Partner Channel. "PGi's audio, video and web collaboration solutions will drive new revenue streams for CNSG agents as they, in turn, provide greater value for their customers. With competitive pricing, detailed implementation services and a responsive team, PGi looks forward to growing our relationship with CNSG in 2016 and beyond."

CNSG provides comprehensive, end-to-end telecommunications services from carrier, cloud and IP infrastructure services to contract negotiation, issue resolution and every matter in between. CNSG will have access to the entire PGi collaboration portfolio including PGi's high quality audio conferencing, web and video conferencing, event conferencing, webcasting and unified communications solutions. CNSG agents will expand their product offerings and empower customers with existing usage-based investments to transition to a model with a predictable monthly spend.  With a SaaS-based delivery model, PGi will handle customer implementation, support, co-marketing and engagement programs.