ShoreTel's Krogman Named to CRN's "100 People You Don't Know But Should" List

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

ShoreTel(R)( http://www.shoretel.com ) (NASDAQ: SHOR), the leading provider of brilliantly simple unified communications systems( http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/unified_communications/benefits ) including business phone systems, applications and mobile UC solutions( http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/enterprise_mobility ), today announced that Chuck Krogman has been named by CRN to the 2013 100 People You Don't Know But Should list. Chosen by the CRN editorial staff with input from vendor, distribution and solution provider executives, these unsung heroes have demonstrable impact on vendor channel strategies, initiatives and programs. Unlike anything else in the industry, this list aims to recognize people working within vendor channel organizations who are not necessarily in the spotlight, but are working behind the scenes to make positive things happen for their partners.

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"The hardworking individuals that work behind the scenes to fuel the IT channel are among the most important assets today," said Robert Faletra, CEO of UBM Tech Channel. "This invaluable list of 100 individuals represents the most impressive and influential colleagues working among us and we are honored to highlight their success."

"I'm flattered to be included among some of the most influential channel leaders in technology today," said Krogman, ShoreTel's vice president of worldwide go-to-market programs & enablement. "This recognition underscores my strong commitment to ShoreTel channel partners, and the company's overall dedication to delivering best-in-class solutions to exceed customer expectations."

The 100 People You Don't Know But Should list is featured in the September issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.crn.com.

About ShoreTel

ShoreTel, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOR) is a provider of business communication solutions( http://www.shoretel.com ) whose brilliantly simple unified communications platforms( http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/unified_communications ), applications and mobile UC solutions( http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/enterprise_mobility ) promise a new rhythm of workforce engagement and collaboration. With costly complexity eliminated by design from its award-winning, all-in-one IP phone system( http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/ip_phone_system ), UC( http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/unified_communications ) and contact center( http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/contact_center ) solution, and its industry-leading hosted phone system( http://www.shoretelsky.com ), workers enjoy a freedom and self-reliance that other providers can't match. Users have full control to engage and collaborate, no matter the time, place or device, for the lowest cost and demand on IT resources in the industry. ShoreTel is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and has regional offices and partners worldwide. For more information, visit shoretel.com or shoretelsky.com.

About UBM Tech Channel

UBM Tech Channel( http://www.ubmchannel.com ), a UBM company is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Tech Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. To learn more about UBM Tech Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/UBMTechChannel.( http://twitter.com/UBMTechChannel )

UBM plc (www.ubm.com)

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

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Contacts:

Betzi-Lynn Hanc

UBM Tech Channel

+1-508-416-1182

betzi.hanc@ubm.com

Katie Maller

ShoreTel

+1-408-962-2786

kmaller@shoretel.com

SOURCE ShoreTel