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Avaya unveils reorganisation plans
Unified Communications

Avaya unveils reorganisation plans

Avaya has revealed its plans for 'reorganisation' as the company in the aftermath of its January filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
A brief history: How Broadcom, Brocade & Extreme Networks got together
Marketing Technologies

A brief history: How Broadcom, Brocade & Extreme Networks got together

In a bold move, Extreme Networks snaps up Brocade's data centre biz from Broadcom for $55m, bolstering its enterprise solution portfolio.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Cisco ends 2016 on top of collaboration market as Microsoft nips at heels
Unified Communications

Cisco ends 2016 on top of collaboration market as Microsoft nips at heels

Cisco ended 2016 top dog in the overall collaboration market, despite a sequential uptick in market share for Microsoft.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Avaya hones in on ANZ with flurry of channel appointments
Avaya

Avaya hones in on ANZ with flurry of channel appointments

Following the disruption of bankruptcy filings in the US, Avaya has made a number of job commitments in ANZ to build on its continued transformation.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
New boss for Dimension Data NZ as former staffer returns to the fold
Partner Programmes

New boss for Dimension Data NZ as former staffer returns to the fold

Dimension Data New Zealand has appointed a new CEO in the wake of Jo Healey's departure earlier this year, with Wayne Yarr returning to the company.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Bankrupt Avaya enters asset purchase agreement - ANZ MD assures partners
Unified Communications

Bankrupt Avaya enters asset purchase agreement - ANZ MD assures partners

Avaya earlier this year filed for bankruptcy and has now announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Extreme Networks.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Avaya appoints new global channel chief to hone partner program
Partner Programmes

Avaya appoints new global channel chief to hone partner program

Avaya's appointment of a new global channel leader has been well-timed with the company's new channel program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Avaya looks to drive digital transformation in India with new R&D team
Unified Communications

Avaya looks to drive digital transformation in India with new R&D team

Avaya recently announced a new leadership team to drive product innovation in its research and development (R&D) centers across Pune and Bangalore.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Inspira achieves highest level in Avaya partner program
Partner Programmes

Inspira achieves highest level in Avaya partner program

Inspira glistens with Diamond status in Avaya's elite partner programme, enhancing UC solutions in key sectors.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Avaya bankruptcy filing: What does it mean for ANZ?
Software

Avaya bankruptcy filing: What does it mean for ANZ?

While news on the future of Avaya has triggered speculation on the direction of the company, Avaya Australia & NZ assures it is business as usual.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Avaya files for bankruptcy, looks for a new path
Unified Communications

Avaya files for bankruptcy, looks for a new path

Networking giant Avaya seeks revival with Chapter 11 filing, aiming to slash debt and refocus business strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Avaya ups mid-market play with new IP Office Contact Center offering
Customer Relationship Management

Avaya ups mid-market play with new IP Office Contact Center offering

Avaya is ramping up its mid-market push with a new version of its contact centre platform featuring significant report and installation enhancements.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Avaya boss talks rumours, buy-outs, bankruptcy and the future of Avaya
Unified Communications

Avaya boss talks rumours, buy-outs, bankruptcy and the future of Avaya

Avaya International boss Nidal Abou-Ltaif tells customers and partners the vendor is bullish and confident as it continues to forge a new path.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Avaya crowns local partner and customer winners
Unified Communications

Avaya crowns local partner and customer winners

Australia's CCNA and Macquarie Bank have picked up key Avaya awards, with a slew of Asia Pacific partners and customers also claiming glory.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Photo gallery: Avaya engages partners and customers
Unified Communications

Photo gallery: Avaya engages partners and customers

Local partners and customers turned out for Avaya Engage in Dubai last week, where transformation - including that of Avaya - was a key focus.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Avaya ramps up SDN training to help companies capitalise on DX
Network Infrastructure

Avaya ramps up SDN training to help companies capitalise on DX

Avaya is ramping up its push to drive SDN networking skills development - and DX - with the expansion of its Ace-Fx training.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
DX is the new digital divide - so how do you avoid being caught?
Avaya

DX is the new digital divide - so how do you avoid being caught?

Digital transformation widens the business gap, with 'haves' lagging behind 'have mores', says Avaya's Abou-Ltaif at Dubai conference.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

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