Today, Clarus Systems - a leading provider of integrated management and testing solutions for IP Communication deployments, upgrades and transformations - announced a strategic alliance with BlueWater Communications Group. The alliance allows BlueWater to provide certification solutions that test and verify proper functionality of Cisco IP Communications deployments direct to clients.

Through this partnership, BlueWater Communications Group will resell ClarusIPC® to their enterprise customers for use in managing in-service IP telephony systems. Network engineers will be trained to utilize ClarusIPC - the leading automated management and testing application that maximizes system availability while optimizing system performance - to remotely test, document and certify all aspects of the telephony environment.

Clarus Systems Announces Strategic Alliance with BlueWater Communications Group
BlueWater Communications Group Leverages ClarusIPC® to Manage Cisco Unified Communications Deployments

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clarus Systems, Inc., a leading provider of integrated management and testing solutions for IP Communication deployments, upgrades and transformations, today announced at the Networkers at Cisco Live annual user conference a strategic alliance with BlueWater Communications Group, a high-performance organization focused on providing holistic, cohesive Unified Communications and infrastructure services to growing companies. The alliance allows BlueWater to provide certification solutions that test and verify proper functionality of Cisco IP Communications deployments direct to clients.

Through this partnership, BlueWater Communications Group will resell ClarusIPC® to their enterprise customers for use in managing in-service IP telephony systems. Network engineers will be trained to utilize ClarusIPC – the leading automated management and testing application that maximizes system availability while optimizing system performance – to remotely test, document and certify all aspects of the telephony environment. ClarusIPC is scaleable and offers remote certification, configuration, analysis and troubleshooting – further validating operational integrity while building the foundation for a Unified Communications network.

“We look forward to leveraging our new partnership with Clarus Systems and the capability to implement a turnkey solution that will enable 100% deployment validation,” explained Bob Cagnazzi Chief Executive Officer, BlueWater Communications Group. “We strive to deliver a truly integrated, Unified collaborative IP environment that will enable enterprises and SMB’s to collaborate quickly and easily with colleagues, partners, suppliers and customers – and Clarus Systems will help us deliver that solution.”

The ClarusIPC application enables organizations to reduce the amount of risk typically associated with IP conversions. Also, the solution provides customers with the ability to validate 100% of their deployment without the time and expense usually associated with comprehensive feature, functionality and performance testing.

“Our partnership with BlueWater Communications Group strengthens our alliance program as we continue to provide organizations with time savings through industry-leading testing and reporting capabilities,” said Brendan F. Reidy, President and CEO of Clarus Systems. “BlueWater is the latest to join our highly successful program, and we are confident that we will meet and exceed their expectations.”

About Clarus Systems, Inc.
Clarus Systems, Inc. provides integrated management and testing solutions for IP Communication deployments, upgrades and transformations for Global 2000 enterprises, system integrators, and managed service providers. Privately held and based in Redwood City, Calif., Clarus Systems is widely recognized for its award-winning application, ClarusIPC®, which maximizes system availability and performance through automated, end-to-end testing, certification, reporting, troubleshooting, and operations management. With over 350,000 devices tested, Clarus Systems’ solutions ensure ongoing, validated telephony environments that can serve as the foundation for unified communications. The company attributes its success to its roster of elite customers in the financial services, oil and utilities, and public sector market segments.

About BlueWater Communications Group
BlueWater Communications Group is a leader in providing Full Life Cycle Unified Communications and Infrastructure Solutions to improve the business operations of Enterprise, Commercial and SMB Clients. The Solution Offerings comprise Cisco Unified Communications, Advanced Security, Wireless and Core technologies. BlueWater is privately held and is based both in New York City and Hauppauge, NY.

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