Pandora Networks Enhances Partner Program

Emeryville, Calif.-based Pandora, which provides unified communications services for businesses, also plans to build its infrastructure, beefing up its existing networking technology and expanding its data center. In addition, the company says it is eyeing strategic personnel hires for operations.

"This round of funding allows Pandora to improve our existing partner program by offering a best-in-class solution combined with a set of Web-based tools that include real-time delivery of prequalified leads, as well as comprehensive technical support and training," says Hal Turner, executive chairman of Pandora Networks. "We have made it easy for partners to enhance their core business by selling our channel-ready line of Worksmart unified communications services into their key vertical markets."

Earlier this week, Pandora announced the investment by D.E. Shaw, a global investment and technology development firm.