A NORTH-EAST telecommunications company has teamed up with multi-national communications conglomerate NEC.

Synergy Telecoms, based in Yarm , near Stockton, has been credited as a direct business partner of the multibillion dollar firm, providing NEC with telecommunications solutions.

The partnership means that Synergy’s portfolio now covers digital and hybrid and voice-over internet protocol systems from NEC, Mitel, Panasonic and Cisco.

Synergy is now taking on a number of apprentices who will receive technical training on various NEC platforms to help keep up with increasing business demands as a result of the partnership.

The company is also looking to recruit within the year.

Paul Alsop, managing director at Synergy Telecoms, said: “I’m delighted that this relationship is in place.

“NEC’s strong system portfolio helped us complete an all-encompassing offering to our customers and we can now provide a one-stop solution for voice and IT systems and support.

“Right now businesses are looking at reducing costs, new technology and increasing their mobility communications for more flexible working.

NEC enables us to achieve this.

“This direct relationship also allows us to plan early for emerging technologies and enables us know in advance about any new products and services from one of the largest manufacturers in the world.”

Andrew Cooper, sales director at NEC, said: “We are delighted to welcome Synergy Telecoms on board. With over 23 years’ experience in IT, telecoms and networks, they are ideally placed to provide cutting edge Unified Communication solutions. Their consultative approach with customers sets them apart.”