I am writing this blog as I return from a whirlwind visit to the Vancouver Olympics , a truly digital Olympics relying on a converged network from Avaya and Bell Canada to deliver all of the data and media required for the games. The Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) CIO, Vance Ward has been oft quoted saying that hosting the Winter Olympics is similar in scale to hosting 3 SuperBowls   a day for 17 days, so when I spoke to him I asked how he does that Relying on a team of suppliers and partners that includes Atos Origin, Avaya, Bell Canada, Panasonic, Samsung, and others, Ward is focused on the need to deliver the games for both the athletes and the worldwide audience 
Share:  <span class="sent">I am writing this blog as I return from a whirlwind visit to the Vancouver Olympics , a truly digital Olympics relying on a converged network from <span class="company">Avaya</span> and Bell Canada to deliver all of the data and media required for the games. </span> The Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) CIO, Vance Ward has been oft quoted saying that hosting the Winter Olympics is similar in scale to hosting 3 SuperBowls   a day for 17 days, so when I spoke to him I asked how he does that Relying on a team of suppliers and partners that includes Atos Origin, <span class="company">Avaya</span>, Bell Canada, Panasonic, Samsung, and others, Ward is focused on the need to deliver the games for both the athletes and the worldwide audience Tweet this 

They also talked about continuing the development of support of most Nortel products for several more years as they migrate both Avaya and Nortel customers to the new offerings "Their approach was very pragmatic," Zeus Kerravala, an analyst with the Yankee Group, said in an interview 
Share:  They also talked about continuing the development of support of most Nortel products for several more years as they migrate both <span class="company">Avaya</span> and Nortel customers to the new offerings<span class="sent"> "Their approach was very pragmatic," <span class="analyst">Zeus Kerravala</span>, an analyst with the Yankee Group, said in an interview</span> Tweet this 

In my discussions with Kevin Kennedy (Avaya CEO), Joel Hackney ( SVP & President, Government and Data Solutions) and other Avaya executives over the past 12 months, the need to keep customers informed about their options, and to equip partners with the capabilities to serve those customers has been a paramount concern. When Avaya won the bidding to acquire Nortel's Enterprise business, the company promised that they would make their product road map public 30 days after closing and today they are making good on that promise under the banner of "Protect, Extend, and Grow" Avaya and Nortel heritage customers can now start to plan their future architectures with a little less uncertainty Other vendors in the UC space should take note of the customer first mind set Avaya is bringing to the process to move the company into the future 
Share:  <span class="sent">In my discussions with Kevin Kennedy (<span class="company">Avaya</span> CEO), Joel Hackney ( SVP & President, Government and Data Solutions) and other <span class="company">Avaya</span> executives over the past 12 months, the need to keep customers informed about their options, and to equip partners with the capabilities to serve those customers has been a paramount concern. </span> When <span class="company">Avaya</span> won the bidding to acquire Nortel's Enterprise business, the company promised that they would make their product road map public 30 days after closing and today they are making good on that promise under the banner of "Protect, Extend, and Grow" <span class="company">Avaya</span> and Nortel heritage customers can now start to plan their future architectures with a little less uncertainty Other vendors in the UC space should take note of the customer first mind set <span class="company">Avaya</span> is bringing to the process to move the company into the future Tweet this 

BREAKING NEWS: Avaya announces Nortel product plans By:   On: 19  For: Network World Canada   Now that the acquisition of Nortel Networks Corp.'s enterprise unit has been approved by Industry Canada, Avaya Inc is giving details of its product integration plans Avaya Inc., which has completed its takeover of the enterprise assets of Nortel Networks Corp., is set to announce its  product integration plans Tuesday. One analyst who was briefed on the plans said customers should have little, if anything, to worry about I think they're doing everything they can to make sure you're not going to left out in the cold with a product they won't support," said Zeus Kerravala, senior vice present at Yankee Group Research Inc of Boston 
Share:  BREAKING NEWS: <span class="company">Avaya</span> announces Nortel product plans By:   On: 19  For: Network World Canada   Now that the acquisition of Nortel Networks Corp.'s enterprise unit has been approved by Industry Canada, <span class="company">Avaya</span> Inc is giving details of its product integration plans <span class="company">Avaya</span> Inc., which has completed its takeover of the enterprise assets of Nortel Networks Corp., is set to announce its  product integration plans Tuesday. One analyst who was briefed on the plans said customers should have little, if anything, to worry about<span class="sent"> I think they're doing everything they can to make sure you're not going to left out in the cold with a product they won't support," said <span class="analyst">Zeus Kerravala</span>, senior vice present at Yankee Group Research Inc of Boston</span>...<span class="sent">I think they're doing everything they can to make sure you're not going to left out in the cold with a product they won't support," said <span class="analyst">Zeus Kerravala</span>, senior vice present at Yankee Group Research Inc of Boston</span> "If you're a  Nortel customer you will be able to take your products and migrate to them to a related <span class="company">Avaya</span> product" <span class="company">Avaya</span> is scheduled to announce its plans during a conference call at 11:00 am Eastern and Network World Canada will post updates as they become available The company issued some details in a press release Tweet this 

With the $915 million purchase of Nortel's enterprise division now complete, Avaya plans to provide analysts with a roadmap of its strategic plans for the new, larger business on Jan. 19. Aside from providing details about how Nortel's 6,000 employees will fit into the scheme of things, Avaya CEO Kevin Kennedy is also expected to talk about how Nortel's technology will become part of the Avaya portfolio and, as important, how Nortel's technology will be supported in the future Since the deal was announced, Avaya hasn't said much publicly as the purchase had to be approved by the bankruptcy courts and regulatory approval 
Share:  <span class="sent">With the $915 million purchase of Nortel's enterprise division now complete, <span class="company">Avaya</span> plans to provide analysts with a roadmap of its strategic plans for the new, larger business on Jan. 19. </span> Aside from providing details about how Nortel's 6,000 employees will fit into the scheme of things, <span class="company">Avaya</span> CEO Kevin Kennedy is also expected to talk about how Nortel's technology will become part of the <span class="company">Avaya</span> portfolio and, as important, how Nortel's technology will be supported in the future Since the deal was announced, <span class="company">Avaya</span> hasn't said much publicly as the purchase had to be approved by the bankruptcy courts and regulatory approval Tweet this 

. "Avaya needs a clear road map," says Zeus Kerravala, an analyst with the Yankee Group.  
Share:  <span class="sent">. "<span class="company">Avaya</span> needs a clear road map," says <span class="analyst">Zeus Kerravala</span>, an analyst with the Yankee Group. </span> Tweet this