For Immediate Release: 30-Jan-2003
BRAY, IRELANDAvaya Inc., (NYSE:AV) a leading global provider of
communications networks and services for businesses, today
announced that the SYSTIMAX® iPatch System has been awarded the
Platinum Network Award by Telenet Forum magazine, one of
Poland's leading publications for IT and telecommunication
professionals. Avaya's iPatch System is an intelligent patch cord
management solution for cabling networks. "Avaya's iPatch System is an exemplary structured cabling
management system. Users of the iPatch System, which allows real
time management of the physical network layer will never run the
risk of being exposed to unexpected surprises and are assured that
their network will function optimally at all times," commented
Andrzej Janikowski, Chief Editor of Telenet Forum who presented the
award to Avaya's Country Sales Director for Connectivity Solutions,
Jakub Abramczyk. "Industry experts have proven over and over again that even a
proficient network administrator will never have complete knowledge
of the actual usage of cabling and active equipment usage without
the aid of specialized software. Lack of such support can
potentially lead to unnecessary investment in expensive equipment
and additional cabling which may not be required. It is this
cost-saving element, combined with the innovative features of
Avaya's intelligent patching solution which made it the undoubted
winner," added Janikowski. The iPatch System helps reduce the cost of maintaining voice and
data networks, and minimize network downtime. By monitoring all
patching changes in the telecommunications equipment room, the
iPatch System provides real-time management of the network's
physical layer. The system's integrated approach to managing
network changes enhances the voice and data network administrator's
control, eases the burden of managing an ever-changing network and
helps avoid costly mistakes. The iPatch System takes the guesswork
out of determining port conditions and helps solve the major
problems associated with physical layer cable management. According to Abramczyk of Avaya "more and more people are
recognising that Patching is a key factor in efficient, reliable
LAN operations, and that a faster, safer way to handle the task
will help the whole business. We are delighted that Telenet
identified the iPatch System as the most significant networking
innovation and best available Intelligent Patching System in Poland
this year." About Avaya
Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for
more than 1 million businesses worldwide, including 90 percent of
the FORTUNE 500®. Focused on businesses large to small, Avaya is a
world leader in secure and reliable Internet Protocol (IP)
telephony systems and communications software applications and
services. Driving the convergence of voice and data communications with
business applications and distinguished by comprehensive
worldwide services Avaya helps customers leverage existing and
new networks to achieve superior business results. For more
information visit the Avaya Web site: http://www.avaya.com | 
