Mitel Recognises Partner Expertise With 2026 Vertical and Contact Center Specializations

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2026--

Mitel, a global leader in business communications, today announced that 97 global partners earned vertical and contact center specializations for 2026. Awarded globally for the first time, the 141 specializations build on the enhanced Global Partner Program introduced by Mitel in early 2026, designed to recognize partners demonstrating advanced expertise, sustained customer impact, and leadership in strategic markets and emerging technologies.

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As organizations increasingly seek trusted advisors to help navigate the growing complexity of communications modernization, these specialization badges highlight partners with proven expertise across hospitality, healthcare, finance, public sector and contact centre.

Beyond recognizing technical excellence, the specializations enable partners to strengthen their market differentiation, increase visibility, and reinforce customer confidence by validating their ability to deliver secure, resilient, and adaptable communications solutions tailored to industry-specific needs.

“In today’s increasingly complex environment, organizations must navigate evolving compliance requirements, growing cybersecurity threats, and the challenges of supporting a more distributed and diverse workforce, each with distinct operational needs,” said David Petts, Chief Sales Officer at Mitel. “Our specialist partners play a critical role in helping customers address these requirements by bringing deep industry expertise and delivering solutions tailored to specific operational environments and user roles. Combined with Mitel’s portfolio of flexible UC and hybrid solutions, deep vertical integrations, and multimodal capabilities, customers are better supported to design communication infrastructures that drive meaningful business outcomes.”

The full list of specialization partners can be viewed here.

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Mitel is a global leader in business communications, providing businesses with advanced communication, collaboration, and contact center solutions. With more than 70 million users across over 100 countries, Mitel empowers organizations to connect, communicate, and collaborate seamlessly, with the flexibility and choice they need to thrive, both now and for the future. Through proven experience and innovative solutions, Mitel delivers communications without compromise. For more information, go to www.mitel.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Specializations are achieved as part of the 2026 Global Partner Program by Mitel partners who demonstrate deep industry expertise, advanced technical and consulting capabilities, and strong business performance.

BERLIN (AP) — Jackie Young scored 10 points and the U.S. survived its toughest test in the women's basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday.

The U.S. has won 32 straight World Cup games dating back to a loss to Russia in the 2006 semifinals. Only one team had come within single digits of the Americans before Sunday during this run, when Australia lost by eight in 2010.

The Americans (2-0) had to work hard for this victory, putting up the lowest point total in a preliminary-round game since 1971, when they had 51 against France.

The U.S. trailed 50-48 with 4:29 left before going on a 7-0 run. Breanna Stewart, who missed her first eight shots, scored her first basket of the game to put the Americans up 51-50. Young then hit a layup after the U.S. got an offensive foul against Italy on its next possession.

The Americans then got another defensive stop and Chelsea Gray hit a jumper to make it a five-point game.

Matilde Villa scored to get Italy back within three with less than a minute to go.

The U.S. had a couple of chances to make it a two-possession lead but couldn't convert.

Italy (1-1) had one last chance to tie it, but Cecilia Zandalasini's 3-pointer was off at the buzzer.

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Italy's Sara Madera shoots over Napheesa Collier, of the United States, during the Women's Basketball World Cup match between the United States and Italy in Berlin, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Italy's coach Andrea Capoblanco shots instructions during the Women's Basketball World Cup match between the United States and Italy in Berlin, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Napheesa Collier, of the United States, guards Italy's Lorela Cubaj during the Women's Basketball World Cup match between the United States and Italy in Berlin, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Kahleah Copper, of the United States, guards Italy's Matilde Villa during the Women's Basketball World Cup match between the United States and Italy in Berlin, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)