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Uptime hires Howell

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Unified communications specialist Uptime Distribution has appointed Cameron Howell as regional manager.

"We are thrilled to welcome Cameron Howell to the Uptime team," said managing director Tony Geagea. "His proven mix of sales, channel management and business development skills will ensure our partners in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania get the most of their relationship with us, and prosper with our technologies."

Howell was previously business development manager at Siemens.

The company has also appointed ten engineers to meet the increasing demand from channel partners for technical services including onsite engineering, maintenance and 24/7 customer service & support desk.