Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services, is proud to announce its sponsorship of EFEX Curacao 2008, the largest technology conference in the Caribbean. The event, which took place in Curacao May 15-18, brought together business leaders and technology providers to discuss the latest technological advances that improve infrastructure and allow businesses to be more competitive in the global marketplace. Avaya will serve as a sponsor with Installation Technologies, the company’s BusinessPartner in Curacao. This year marks the 10th edition of the conference which assembled the world of IT and digital entertainment, as well as the latest consumer technology products from leading manufacturers and suppliers. The conference provided attendees with a one-stop shop showcasing the most innovative technology solutions available in the market today, ranging from computing, wireless technology, security, broadband technology, digital imaging, Internet applications, HDTVs, LCD TVs, plasmas, gaming, MP3, networking, mobile technology, digital media, audio products, handheld devices, multimedia, software and consumer electronics to a plethora of accessories. “Avaya was honored to participate in such a prestigious event alongside Installation Technologies to highlight the most significant technology available today. Our company thrives on the promotion and endorsement of modern technology for both individuals and companies alike,” said Carlos Triviño, Managing Director of Avaya VECCA region (Venezuela, Ecuador, Central America and the Caribbean) for Avaya. “Today’s society depends greatly on technology, and thus it is essential to be familiar with the latest trends in order to compete on a larger scale.”
Avaya executives and technology experts participated, on May 16 (second day of the event), in a variety of EFEX education sessions to share how businesses can use Unified Communications applications to transform their operations helping companies to improve their customer service, mobility, increase productivity and cost reduction:
•Unified Communications, Friday May 16th by Jan Michael de Kok, Business Development Manager - Applications Division - VECCA Region and Mary A. Corkery & Adam Balnicki from Extreme Networks®.
•VoIP and Convergence, Friday May 16th by Jan Michael de Kok, Business Development Manager - Applications Division - VECCA Region and Mary A. Corkery & Adam Balnicki from Extreme Networks.
Avaya also participated in the EFEX exhibit to highlight a broad portfolio of solutions and services for Intelligent Communications, including:
•Unified communications solutions that help businesses operate more efficiently and effectively – including applications for mobile workers and collaborative solutions for audio, video and Web communications.
•Communication enabled business processes that help companies improve their responsiveness in an “always on” world. •IP telephony solutions and contact center applications designed for companies large to small. •Service and support solutions for unified communications, contact centers and converged networks.
About Avaya
Avaya delivers Intelligent Communications solutions that help companies transform their businesses to achieve marketplace advantage. More than one million businesses worldwide, including more than 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500®, use Avaya solutions for IP telephony, unified communications, contact centers and communications-enabled business processes. Avaya Global Services provide comprehensive service and support for companies, small to large. For more information, visit the Avaya Web site at http://www.avaya.com.
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