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Avaya brings AI on board with acquisition of Spoken Communications

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Avaya has closed its acquisition of Spoken Communications, boosting its cloud-based solutions and customer experience management.
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Kiwi company takes UC security to a multi-billion dollar toll fraud problem

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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A local Auckland company is vowing to put a dent in the billions of dollars lost to toll fraud across unified communications (UC) networks.
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Bye bye bankruptcy: Avaya acquires contact centre as a service provider

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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It was only late last year when Avaya was cleared of bankruptcy, but the communications vendor is wasting no time in growing its business.
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'The Court' gives green light to Avaya's restructuring plan

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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After a year under bankruptcy watch, Avaya's restructuring plan gets court approval, positioning it for a strong comeback with significant debt reduction.
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Avaya expands Edge channel program to empower partners

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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​In light of growing demand, Avaya has expanded its channel program to enable partners to offer UCaaS and CCaS.
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Avaya announces A.I.Connect initiative to boost AI technologies for enterprise communications

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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The company-led initiative brings together vendors and options to deliver AI capabilities into the contact centre and unified communication industry.
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Avaya's midmarket platform surpasses 600,000 users

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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​Avaya has hit a new milestone for its IP Office Platform after surpassing 600,000 systems issued to businesses and organisations around the world.
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Avaya's partners to exclusively distribute new meetings platform

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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The service aims to bring participants together from around the globe, across different systems and devices without investments in new infrastructure.
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Avaya ANZ expands local reach with new appointments

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Avaya boosts its Australian and New Zealand operations with strategic senior hires to support growing demand for AI-driven communication solutions.
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Avaya named as a 'Leader' in IDC UC&C global vendor report

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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The report also offered advice to companies that are intending to implement, change or expand their UC&C environment.
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Avaya gears up to exit bankruptcy as local business sees strong growth

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Avaya moves a step closer to exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy, gains new CEO, while local business continues to progress 'strongly'.
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Qld RSPCA embraces video conferencing to save animals' lives

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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The RSPCA in Queensland has used video conferencing technology by Avaya to increase the number of animals it cares for to over 51,000 each year.
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Avaya unveils reorganisation plans

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Avaya has revealed its plans for 'reorganisation' as the company in the aftermath of its January filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Cisco ends 2016 on top of collaboration market as Microsoft nips at heels

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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Cisco ended 2016 top dog in the overall collaboration market, despite a sequential uptick in market share for Microsoft.
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Avaya hones in on ANZ with flurry of channel appointments

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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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.
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New boss for Dimension Data NZ as former staffer returns to the fold

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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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.
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Bankrupt Avaya enters asset purchase agreement - ANZ MD assures partners

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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Avaya earlier this year filed for bankruptcy and has now announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Extreme Networks.
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Avaya appoints new global channel chief to hone partner program

Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Avaya's appointment of a new global channel leader has been well-timed with the company's new channel program.
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Avaya bankruptcy filing: What does it mean for ANZ?

Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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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.
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Avaya files for bankruptcy, looks for a new path

Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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Networking giant Avaya seeks revival with Chapter 11 filing, aiming to slash debt and refocus business strategy.