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Today I want to highlight a new profile article from Forbes Magazine that has very recently hit the web, Avaya's Plan To Beat Cisco: Avaya is battling Cisco over the future of business communications. Its Nortel acquisition might give it an edge. The article, written by Elizabeth Woyke for the September issue of the magazine is available now online at the above link and I highly encourage readers to click over and read the whole thing. It gives a nice snapshot of the current state of Avaya and the opportunities that are in front of us. ...more
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Joe Schurman admits in his recent blog that his opinion is biased about Microsoft's position in the unified communications (UC) marketplace. From his point of view, Microsoft's key differentiator is its expertise in CEBP, or communications-enabled business processes. CEBP allows IT developers with little to no expertise in communications to embed voice, video, instant messaging, presence and other modes into business applications. ...more
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Unified Communications | By Jon Alperin | 30 Aug 2010
Facebook Places and Enhanced 911: Implications for Enterprises
Will Facebook Places play a part in the future of enterprise solutions for emergency services and Enhanced 911 support? I've been musing on this subject a bit after some education from Avaya DevConnect member Amcom Software, and reading one of their latest white papers, Enhanced 911: Why Your Workplace May Be At Risk Without It. ...more
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Small and Medium Enterprises | By Rich DeFabritus | 27 Aug 2010
SME Business Continuity: Do you have a plan?
Of the recent spate of reality shows currently on television, I am fascinated most by the "survival in the wild" genre. The basic premise involves the host being intentionally stranded in a location with a harsh climate or terrain, and he demonstrates the techniques necessary to survive. As a viewer, you are compelled to ask yourself the question: "would I be able to survive in that situation?"...more
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Every NASCAR team and driver wants to do one thing --- win! That means flawless execution of its strategy, watching out for and responding to the competition, capitalizing on opportunities, and reacting to changing factors. ...more
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Today I was reviewing a teleworking guide from the Denver Regional Council of Governments RideArrangers program, titled Green Commuting at you Business: A guide to quick and easy promotions. This resource was forwarded my way by the local green team at our Westminster location, by far the largest location in the Avaya global real estate portfolio. As part of their work, the local green team is looking at ways to encourage teleworking at that site. ...more
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If you think about it, Avaya teaming up with NASCAR makes a lot of sense. After all, the two have a lot in common. Like a great race car, companies need reliable hardware that operates flawlessly in peak traffic conditions. ...more
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I recently returned from a vacation with my wife and two boys, aged 10 and 14, where we visited New York City and Washington, DC.......more
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