CHICAGO, October 26, 2026 – We’re proud to share that Zoom has recognized AVANT with its Technology Services Distributor (TSD) Partner Award. The award, which honors exceptional leadership in ecosystem growth, partner enablement, CX focus and executive alignment, was presented at Zoomtopia Partner Connect, Zoom’s annual partner event.
This honor marks AVANT’s latest milestone in a partnership that began when we became the first TSD to bring Zoom to the channel back in 2020.
Why Zoom chose AVANT
Zoom first pointed to our work advancing Zoom Contact Center and Zoom Virtual Agent, two solutions that have continuously been top drivers of engagement and pipeline development across Zoom’s partner ecosystem.
Zoom also recognized the investments AVANT’s leadership has made to deepen expertise and accelerate customer conversations, including:
- Executive-level alignment between AVANT and Zoom
- Marquee partner events
- Sales-engineering engagement
- Regional executive briefing programs
In Zoom’s words, AVANT “has become a powerful catalyst for mutual growth” by combining strategic vision, field execution and sustained investment in partner capabilities.
“Zoom is not just a channel-friendly organization, it is channel-first,” said Nick Tidd, Head of Global Channel GTM at Zoom. “Our partners are the cornerstone of our success, driving our shared growth and expanding our mutual reach as we innovate together to deliver meaningful value to our customers. We’re proud to recognize AVANT as a 2026 Zoom Partner Award winner. Their commitment to helping customers modernize how they work reflects our shared vision of Zoom as a system of action for modern work, one that connects people, information, and workflows to turn conversation into completion.”
What it means for Trusted Advisors
Every award comes back to the Trusted Advisors who bring Zoom to their customers every day. With AVANT, Advisors get direct access to Zoom’s full portfolio, backed by our experts, training, sales enablement, and Pathfinder platform.
“When AVANT became the first TSD to bring Zoom to the channel, we believed Trusted Advisors could change how businesses communicate. That belief has been proven again and again,” said Rick Reed, Senior Vice President of Sales Strategy & Programs at AVANT. “This award reflects a shared belief in the channel and a commitment to helping customers modernize the way they work. We’re proud to stand alongside Zoom, and even prouder of the Trusted Advisors who make this success possible.”
To everyone at Zoom, thank you for your partnership! We’re so proud of what we’ve built together – and we’re just getting started!
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About AVANT
AVANT is the leader in IT decision-making and the nation’s premier Technology Services Distributor (TSD), equipping Trusted Advisors with the tools, insights, and expertise needed to help businesses navigate the fast-changing technology landscape. For more information, visit www.goavant.net.