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Avaya Inc

Main Category: Communications Equipment Manufacturer
First Address : PO Box 72055
City : Dubai
Country : United Arab Emirates
Phone: 971 4 4048100
Fax: 971 4 4048140
Email: Recepdubai@avaya.com
Website: www.avaya.com


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Expanding the channel

With businesses of all sizes increasingly looking at unified communications solutions to boost efficiency, Michael Bayer, president EMEA, Avaya, tells CommsMEA how operators also stand to gain.

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Meeting the challenge

Michael Bayer, president EMEA at Avaya takes aim at the SMB market.

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ADNOC-Dist gives IP telephony support contract to EMW

ADNOC-Dist awards three year maintenance and support contract for its Avaya PABX and IP telephony to EMW

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Complete comms overhaul for Saudi’s largest bank

Saudi Arabian financial institution Riyadh Bank has undergone a full-scale communications systems renovation with the assistance of IP networking vendor Avaya.

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Nortel channel task won’t be easy for Avaya, warn analysts

Major gains in terms of channel expansion would more than compensate for a “confused” product portfolio

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Najm chooses Avaya for contact centres

Najm Insurance Company has chosen Avaya to outfit its new contact centres

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Beit Al Khair Society opts for Avaya IP phones

Humanitarian services provider, the Beit Al Khair Society has signed an agreement with ProTeleCo to provide Avaya IP phones

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Cupola Teleservices upgrades Avaya call centre

EMW upgrades Cupola Teleservices' Avaya Call Centre to improve customer relations and performance

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Avaya takes IP telephony to the bank

Dubai Islamic Bank says that it has almost halved its branch to branch communications costs after deploying Avaya solution

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Avaya chases after Nortel channel partners

Becomes the latest vendor to try and woo Nortel resellers by offering them fast-track access to its Business Partner programme

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The VOIP vortex

Voice over IP (VoIP) has been pushed as a solution to enterprise telephony for nearly a decade now, yet the fixed-line telephone market is still going strong. Nathan Statz reports on the intricate world of VoIP in the Middle East.

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Saudi Airlines cuts call centre expense with Avaya

Saudi Airlines cuts operating expenses for four contact centres by 30% through Avaya upgrades

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Avaya to handle Africa from Middle East after restructuring

IP communications vendor Avaya has lumped the Southern African markets in with its Middle East operation

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Pan Emirates upgrades IPT and wireless networks

Pan Emirates furniture retailer upgrades Avaya IP telephony and rolls out Trapeze wi-fi networks

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Avaya beefs up corporate communications with Aura

Architecture is capable of connecting 250,000 business users in 25,000 locations around the world

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Avaya names channel boss in latest KSA shakeup

Hussam Sidani will take on the challenge of developing and executing Avaya’s channel strategies in the Kingdom

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The invisible office

Roger El-Tawil explains why enterprises should start looking at making working hours more accommodating to employees operating in the new era of always-on connectivity.

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Holding on

In difficult economic times, and a highly-competitive environment, investing in customer service is vital for both customer retention and profitability. But research suggests that many banks in the region still have a long way to go.

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New pair of hands for Avaya Saudi

Promotes sales director of MENA contact centre business, Fadi Hani, to post of general manager for Saudi Arabia

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Avaya joins HP ProCurve ONE alliance program

Move will bring more flexible and economical communications solutions to customers

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Avaya: Every difficulty is also an opportunity

Nidal Abou-Ltaif, Avaya VP for the MENA and Turkey, remains encouraged by market potential.

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Sourcing help

I have been vindicated in my trumpeting of managed services and outsourcing as a way for systems integrators to promote growth in the face of the global recession

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Avaya lays out path to partner profits

Expects to see an evolution of the call centre market over 2009 as enterprises look to maximise customer care

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Avaya connects Atlantis resort

Atlantis, The Palm resort rolls out Avaya network to provide superior customer service

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Westcon looks to round up Avaya resellers

Distributor looks to build reseller base for Avaya solutions in key markets across the Middle East and Pakistan

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Shining a light on Middle East telecoms

Upbeat company announcements at Gulfcomms point towards an optimistic outlook for the regional ICT sector.

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New CEO for Avaya

Kevin Kennedy to take on CEO role with Avaya

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PDO overhauls communications systems

GITEX: Petroleum Development Oman awards contract to US firm Avaya.

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Avaya: Go mobile and enhance productivity

Avaya to showcase contact centre and IP telephony solutions at GULCOMMS 2008

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Avaya showcases IP tech

Avaya, a specialist in IP telephony, unified communications, and contact centre solutions is planning to showcase its latest offerings for flexible working and unified communication, contact centres.

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The communications experience

Avaya is planning on extending its prominent position in the market by expanding its contact centre and unified communications portfolio.

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Avaya set to connect with customers

Communications technology giant Avaya will showcase its full range of IP technologies, integrated systems applications and enterprise business process solutions at GULFCOMMS 2008.

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Extensya selects Avaya for new call centre infrastructure

Avaya contact centre solutions to power up to 850 call centre agents

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Avaya schools the channel

Avaya embarks on channel roadshow to take training to partners in MEA region

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Converging opportunities

As new technologies and economies of scale help to bring services such as VoIP, mobile, and fixed-line closer together, converged services are becoming a more viable business opportunity for telecom operators. Nidal Abou-Ltaif, managing director of Avaya's Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey operations explains how telecom operators can benefit.

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SMB sector drives VoIP demand

Demand set to increase pressure to liberalise VoIP in Gulf countries

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Cairo ICT 08 roundup

Our round up of the top news stories from Cairo's ICT exhibition 2008

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Avaya calls on channel to fall in line

Avaya recently held its annual Business Partner Event in Dubai, the main focus of which was to make sure its partners fully comprehend the vendor's forthcoming focus on solutions. Channel Middle East caught up with Avaya's MEA managing director, Nidal Abou-Ltaif, to find out the implications of this new direction.

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NBAD calls up Avaya solution

National Bank of Abu Dhabi rolls out Avaya IP Telephony to over 100 branches

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Avaya recognises top channel partners

A number of Avaya partners have been commended for their efforts during the past year following the vendor's recent MENA Business Partner Awards ceremony in Dubai.

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Avaya partners prepare for channel update

Avaya hosts two hundred resellers at annual MENA Business Partner Conference

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Ready for action

As always, the New Year has brought with it fresh hopes and aspirations for a Middle East IT channel that continues to develop in both size and structure. With market experts predicting that 2008 will offer solid double-digit growth, increased commercial spending and opportunities in emerging technology areas, the prospects for the reseller channel look good.

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Avaya announces iPhone integration

Avaya one-X Mobile application will allow corporate communications networks to integrate iPhone

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UNESCO Education centre hooks up with Trapeze WLAN

UNESCO Regional Centre for Educational Planning connects with wireless data and voice network

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Americana speeds deliveries with Avaya

Avaya call centre solutions helps boost home delivery efficiency

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Ten minutes with… Chris Capossela

In this Middle East exclusive interview, Matt Wade talks to Chris Capossela, corporate vice president of Microsoft's PMG business division, about Office Communications Server 2007.

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The rules of engagement

Contact centre networks are similar to enterprise deployments, but far from being the same. NME presents ten questions that IT managers should ask themselves and vendors when considering a contact centre network.

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Unified communications key networking trend

In a survey of more than 600 decision-makers based in the Middle East, Avaya has found that more than 50% of respondents were interested in deploying unified communications, with up to 40% wanting to implement a unified communications strategy in the short term.

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Ask the expert?

Each month, Medical Times pitches your questions to our panel of experts. This issue, we focus on practices looking to upgrade their IT systems.

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Mind your language

Are localised IT products a fly-by-night marketing trend or a true representation of regional commitment?

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Avaya launches one-X Portal for Gulf region

More remote working and an increase in business travel have driven demand for an endless supply of email and internet access for people on the move.

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Dubai Civil Defence arms itself with Avaya alert system

First use of the emergency response system by the Civil Defence in the Middle East, claims communications solution provider.

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Operators search for new revenue stream

As customer growth slows and per user revenue stabilises, operators of mobile phone networks are busy trying to find new services for which consumers will be willing to pay a bit more.

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Epson makes waves with its 3i strategy

Epson had established its presence at GITEX Technology Week 2007, held from September 8-12 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Regional interest in unified communications grows

More businesses in the Middle East looking to deploy unified communications according to Avaya.

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Avaya looks to display its unity

Company to demonstrate its leadership in unified communications, enterprise mobility, and Arabised IP.

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10 of the best

Implementing VoIP is liable to give IT managers sleepless nights. NME presents ten of the most crucial questions that IT managers should ask themselves and their vendors, along with some essential guidance, to ensure high efficiency levels in VoIP implementations.

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Takeover will reposition Avaya, says Gartner

Avaya's US$8.2 billion takeover by investment firms Silver Lake and TPG Capital will pave the way for its transition to becoming a software communications company, according to research firm Gartner.

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Whittling IT down

Best-of-breed or a one-stop-shop IT solution? It's a conversation that refuses to go away.

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Avaya agrees to US$8.2bn takeover

Avaya has ended weeks of speculation by announcing it has agreed to be taken over by investment firms Silver Lake and TPG Capital.

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Avaya reportedly in talks over sale

Telecoms equipment maker Avaya is reportedly in talks over a complete or partial sale of its business to competitors.

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The user is king

Avaya believes improved user experience is crucial to increase uptake of unified communications among regional enterprises and is working on products to deliver exactly that.

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Talking telephony

Recent trends show the take-up of IP telephony is now blooming in the Middle East.

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Avaya introduces Arabised one-X

Telecoms equipment maker Avaya is aiming to increase its share of the internet protocol (IP) telephony market with the launch of an Arabic version of its one-X solution.

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Avaya makes VoIP educaction bid

Many small and medium businesses in the region are not aware of the benefits of IP telephony claims Avaya's channel and marketing director, Roger El-Tawil.

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Avaya sets partners task of expanding coverage in the small business sector

Communications vendor keeps to its promise of getting a stronger foothold in the SMB market by making new IP-based platform available to resellers across the Middle East.

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It’s good to talk

The 21st century call centre is a hotbed of advanced technology, systems and processes. Implementing the right solution can generate business benefits and cost savings for forward-thinking Middle East enterprises.

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MCS collects IP deal from Avaya

Avaya has given Mideast Communication Systems (MCS) its internet protocol (IP) distribution contract in Egypt.

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IP telephony platform leads Avaya SMB push

Avaya is looking to increase its reach into the small and medium-sized business (SMB) sector with the launch of its latest internet protocol (IP) telephony platform.

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Avaya handed DSO telephony deal

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) has selected telecom equipment maker Avaya to deploy an internet protocol (IP) telephony network at its head office and customer hosting facility.

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Need to address lack of unified communications

Avaya has warned unified communications is a “pressing business concern” in the Middle East.

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Avaya outlines plans for regional growth

Telecom equipment maker Avaya is stepping up activity in the Middle East this year, with plans to set up new offices and increase staff.

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Speak to me

Showtime, one of the region's largest satellite broadcasters, has upgraded its contact centre systems to a voice over IP solution from Avaya. NME looks at how the firm plans to leverage the system.

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Room for improvement

The UAE remains a trailblazer in the evolution of the wider Middle East IT market but as the major IT players flood into the country they are facing many new challenges - a staff shortage, lack of space and extortionate real estate. Duncan MacRae asks how these problems are being dealt with in order to continue the IT revolution.

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Avaya keen on Ubiquity

Avaya has made a bid to purchase Ubiquity Software to strengthen its presence in the convergence space.

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Avaya ME escapes staff cuts

Telecom infrastructure giant Avaya’s regional office said this week the firm’s latest layoffs will not affect the Middle East.

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The year in review

Whichever way you look at it, 2006 was a memorable year for the Middle East IT channel. From credit conflicts and audit disputes to management changes and soaring growth, the market was never short of incident. Channel Middle East reflects on the key moments of the past 12 months and gazes into its crystal ball to predict what channel life will be like in 2007.

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Avaya to rally channel troops

Communications giant Avaya is preparing to give partners an update on its go-to-market strategy when it holds its largest ever-regional channel summit in Dubai at the beginning of next month.

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Dimension & Croc win Avaya awards

Dimension Data and Croc were among the 11 firms who picked up awards at Avaya’s annual channel awards, held this month.

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Avaya on call with DOHMS

IP telephony network rolled out across Dubai health services

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Avaya to help Dubai Police with their enquiries with IP telephony solution

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Avaya to help Dubai Police with enquiries

The new headquarters of Dubai Police has deployed a communication solution from Avaya.

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Avaya to help Dubai Police with enquiries

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Avaya and Juniper broaden alliance

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International Vendors

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In brief

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Qatari firm goes for brokerage on Avaya

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Avaya promotes marketing chief

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Avaya nets IP project

New telephony infrastructure for more than 3,000 users

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Avaya helps Qatar brokerage firm maximise call centre efficiency

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Sharjah university calls on Avaya for IP network

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Avaya holds workshops to push case for IP telephony solutions in region

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