CLD Consulting Joins AVANT Communications’ Portfolio

CLD Consulting Joins AVANT Communications’ Portfolio, Bringing Turnkey UCaaS and CCaaS Implementation and Managed Services to AVANT Communications' Trusted Advisor Network 

CHICAGO, Ill., — [October 23, 2026] — CLD Consulting, a partner-first professional implementation and managed services organization for cloud communications today announced that CLD Consulting is now available through AVANT, the nation's premier Technology Services Distributor (TSD). The agreement gives AVANT's network of more than 3,000 Trusted Advisors direct access to CLD's certified delivery bench for UCaaS and CCaaS deployments across various providers. 

Why It Matters 

Trusted Advisors are closing more cloud communications business than ever, but delivery is where deals stall. CLD stands behind every deal from design through day-two support — selling with and through the Trusted Advisor, never around them, so the advisor stays on the account and earns recurring services revenue instead of a one-time commission. 

What Trusted Advisors Gain 

·      Design, consulting, and custom integrations from certified project managers and implementation engineers. 

·      Ongoing support for CCaaS, UCaaS, agentic agents, and the full Zoom portfolio, including ticket escalation, business continuity, and disaster recovery. 

·      MSO account managers for day-two support; in-house developers for custom integration. 

·      Professional and managed services attach as recurring revenue, not a one-time install fee. 

AVANT Communications Perspective 

"Our Trusted Advisors are being asked to deliver complete outcomes, not just contracts. CLD Consulting gives them a delivery partner with certified engineers behind the platforms our Trusted Advisors sell most. So an advisor can take a provider opportunity from design to day-two support without handing off the customer relationship. This is why CLD is part of AVANT’s Professional Services (PS) Partner program." 

— Andrew Pryfogle, Global Head of Engineering & Education Strategy, AVANT Communications 

CLD Consulting Perspective 

"CLD was built partner-first, and that is not a slogan — it is how we structure every engagement. AVANT has one of the most sophisticated advisor communities in the channel, and being part of their portfolio lets us do what we do best: stand behind the deal with certified project managers, implementation engineers, and developers. Our job is to make the advisor look brilliant on install day and every day after." 

— Shelby Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, CLD Consulting 

Availability 

CLD Consulting's professional implementation and managed services offerings are available to AVANT Trusted Advisors immediately through their AVANT channel manager. 

About CLD Consulting 

CLD Consulting helps organizations revolutionize the way they work through the seamless integration of cloud-based technology, improving efficiency, security, and scalability at every step. CLD delivers turnkey professional implementation and managed services for UCaaS and CCaaS platforms.

About AVANT Communications 

AVANT is the leader in IT decision-making and the nation's premier Technology Services Distributor (TSD), equipping Trusted Advisors with the tools, insights, and expertise needed to help businesses navigate the fast-changing technology landscape. For more information, visit www.goavant.net.

Media Contact

CLD Consulting: Shelby Cooper, CEO — inquiries@cldconsulting.us