Avaya Launches Virtual Conference to Help Global Channel Partners Accelerate Growth

BASKING RIDGE, NJ--(Marketwire - Nov 17, 2011) -

Key Takeaways:

• Online program showcases strategies to drive increased sales.
• Free, on demand access available globally beginning November 29.
• Live sessions scheduled for December 15 provide ready access to Avaya experts and third-party developers.

Avaya, a global provider of business communications and collaboration systems and services, today announced it is launching a new Virtual Partner Conference to help channel partners accelerate growth.

Available beginning November 29, the online event showcases content delivered during annual, face-to-face channel meetings in each region. Those unable to attend in person will be able to see presentations delivered by Avaya executives and take advantage of breakout sessions on a wide range of topics -- from selling more effectively to delivering greater customer value.

On December 15, live "Ask the Expert" sessions will be offered at 11:00 a.m. EST and 1:00 p.m. SST, providing virtual conference participants an opportunity to dialogue in real time about upcoming product launches and solution roadmaps. A virtual exhibit hall will open immediately afterwards, staffed by third-party developers in the Avaya DevConnect program.

Participation in the Virtual Partner Conference is free to all Avaya channel partners worldwide. The conference website will remain up throughout the coming year to host quarterly updates, marketing forums, technical fairs and other special interest events.

Registration is available at the following Avaya Partner Portals:

• Americas, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa: http://portal.avaya.com/ptlWeb/so/CS2009105102523600086
• Asia Pacific: http://portal.avaya.com/ptlWeb/so/CS20101112144257933033

Quotes:
"Avaya is committed to sharing readily accessible information and proven strategies that channel partners can use to make a significant difference in their business. We equip them with the resources they need to deliver greater value to customers, achieve a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace and accelerate growth in their bottom line."
Jeremy Butt, vice president, Worldwide Channels, Avaya

Additional Resources:

• www.avaya.com/connect

Tags:
Avaya Connect, channel partner program, business communications, unified communications, collaboration VARs, resellers, solution providers

About Avaya:
Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. For more information please visit www.avaya.com.

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