{"id":7173,"date":"2019-11-20T16:23:32","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T16:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skyswitch.com\/?p=7173"},"modified":"2022-09-27T16:47:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T16:47:59","slug":"recap-vectors-2019-skyswitchs-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skyswitch.com\/blog\/recap-vectors-2019-skyswitchs-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap of Vectors 2019 – SkySwitch’s Best Conference Yet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome Reception<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SkySwitch\u2019s<\/a> annual user group conference, Vectors 2019<\/a>, kicked off this year at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando<\/a>. The conference began with a welcome reception where attendees were able to network over hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The evening\u2019s entertainment included sets by DJ BillyRo from San Francisco<\/a>, who helped set the high-energy tone for the rest of Vectors with his upbeat atmospheric selections.<\/p>\n\n\n

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DJ BillyRo at the Welcome Reception spinning a variety of atmospheric melodies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Problem Over Product<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day one began bright and early at 7 a.m. with breakfast sponsored by Adaptiv Networks<\/a>. Following breakfast, Eric Hernaez, President and Founder of SkySwitch, and Jayson Jones, VP of Sales at SkySwitch took to the stage to welcome attendees with the Vectors Opening Ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after, Keenan, from A Sales Guy Inc.<\/a>, shared his unique selling techniques and perspectives on problem-centric selling versus product-centric selling. During his keynote, Keenan taught the audience how to apply his highly-acclaimed book, Gap Selling, to their sales methods in the UCaaS industry.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Keenan from A Sales Guy Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The day continued with fast pitches from sponsors and sessions from the SkySwitch sales team, Billy Robbins of\u00a0Intent Company<\/a>\u00a0and Jeff Dworkin of the\u00a0Cloud Voice Alliance<\/a>. To wrap up the day, everyone made their way over to\u00a0Hard Rock Live at Universal\u2019s CityWalk\u00a0<\/a>for the Vectors Annual Dinner Party, sponsored by\u00a0Compliance Solutions Inc., featuring Grammy-nominated reggae artist\u00a0Julian Marley<\/a>. Marley rocked the house, with songs from his new album during his 90-minute set, giving attendees an unforgettable night of reggae music.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Julian Marley rockin’ the house at Hard Rock Live.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

UCaaS Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day two kicked off with a groundbreaking panel on the main stage with Scott Brillman, Joe Barasoain and Harlan Hamlin with their session, “E911: The Changes in 2020<\/a>“. In this panel, they discussed the importance of \u201cKari\u2019s Law<\/a>\u201d and how to be part of a positive change using technology sales and strategy as a way of enforcing code.<\/p>\n\n\n

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E911 Panel discussing the importance of Kari’s Law. (Left to right: Joe Barasoain, Harlan Hamlin, Scott Brillman)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Right before the Lunch & Learn, sponsored by Adaptiv Networks, our featured keynote speaker Jeff Pulver, Executive Vice Chairman at Skrumble and co-founder of Vonage<\/a>, discussed economic, financial and technological trends in the telecom industry during his session, \u201cNow Is The Best Time To Be Selling UCaaS.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n

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Jeff Pulver, Executive Vice Chairman at Skrumble and co-founder of Vonage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Attendees also heard from Spencer Scott of Loup<\/a>, Micah Singer of TeamMate Technology<\/a>, Darren Knapp of Poly<\/a> and many other speakers that introduced new innovative strategies and tactics within the telecom industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Customers in a Big Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The final day was full of informative sessions from Greg Steinig of 3CX<\/a>, Bill Stucklen of Stack Advisors<\/a> and Paul Johan of Ballast Point Ventures.<\/a> To end Vectors with a bang Amy Lind, Research Manager at International Data Corporation (IDC)<\/a> wrapped up the event on the main stage with her session, \u201cThe 2020 UCaaS Market for Resellers: Big is Good, Small Customers Are Better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Amy Lind, Research Manager at International Data Corporation (IDC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

TMC, Telecom Reseller, ChannelVision News and UCToday<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many of the Vectors 2019 speakers were interviewed by ChannelVision News<\/a>, TMC<\/a>, Telecom Reseller<\/a>, and UCToday<\/a> for in-depth discussions on what\u2019s new in telecom, and where they believe the industry is headed. Speakers, sponsors, and resellers participate in podcasts and video interviews with Martin Vilaboy<\/a>, Doug Green<\/a>, Erik Linask<\/a>, and Patrick Watson<\/a> as they led with a variety of introspective and informational talking points.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrapping up Vectors 2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To wrap up our best event yet, attendees awaited the results of the Vectors 2019 QR code Scavenger Hunt and raffle.  The first place winner won a brand new iPad, while other winners won prizes like a Poly Studio<\/a>, Poly Trio 8300<\/a>, Netgear Orbi Smart Speaker<\/a>, a full year of Adaptiv 50 MB Internet service and all sorts of other new and exciting technologies. Vectors 2019 was an informational, action-packed conference — and SkySwitch\u2019s biggest one yet! We can\u2019t wait to show you what\u2019s in store for Vectors 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n

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SkySwitch Executives responsible for Vectors 2019! (Left to right: Frank Babusik – COO, Jayson Jones – VP of Sales, Eric Hernaez – President and Founder, Andy Abramson – CMO, Corey Stoker – VP of Support, William Brister – VP of Customer Success, Blake McKeeby – CTO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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