Value added distributor SITEC has expanded its portfolio of Microsoft Lync solutions with the signing of a new agreement with Crestron Electronics.

Under the agreement, SITEC will distribute Crestron RL, a comprehensive group collaboration solution for the conference room that combines Crestron hardware with Microsoft Lync. SITEC will enable and empower its channel partners across the MENA region to deploy the new solution.

Crestron RL links to all systems in the room and gives users control of the entire room from the same touch screen.

Alaa Al Fahham, managing director at SITEC said: "As one of the leading value added distributors focused on emerging technologies, we are delighted to add Crestron RL to our Lync portfolio. We are continuously searching for innovative products that match the needs of resellers who are servicing the growing SMB market.

"The Crestron RL solution includes the full Microsoft Lync 2013 functionality, including high-definition, multi-party video and powerful collaboration capabilities like presenting PowerPoint, sharing your desktop or applications, as well as interactive ‘whiteboarding', in a comprehensive solution tailored for the meeting room" Alaa added.

Vincent Philippo,, regional director Crestron ME said: "I am very pleased with the partnership agreement we have signed with SITEC for the Crestron RL product range. This represents a big opportunity for Crestron in the Middle East because SITEC's activities focus on the IT market place. This partnership opens new doors for Crestron in the field of Unified Communications.