BASKING RIDGE, NJ--(Marketwire - March 3, 2009) - Businesses and organizations can now gain
more control over mobile communication costs while providing workers with
greater flexibility with a new offer from AT&T* and Avaya. A new version
of AT&T Mobile Extension combines Avaya's unified communications
technologies with AT&T's qualified voice services and compatible wireless
devices in a packaged solution with predictable monthly costs.
This latest enhancement to AT&T Mobile Extension is designed for companies
using Avaya Communication Manager IP Telephony on premises to extend
corporate calling features. AT&T Mobile Extension supports the industry's
leading mobile device platforms: iPhone, BlackBerry® and Windows
Mobile®. The package includes Avaya one-X® Mobile, an easy-to-use
downloadable interface that transforms the wireless device into an
extension of the corporate network. The package also includes a qualified
wireless voice plan, a compatible wireless device and an add-on wireless
feature offering 500 additional Mobile Extension minutes to be used for
fixed mobile convergence calling between the Avaya system and the enabled
wireless device.
"Fixed mobile convergence technologies are rapidly maturing to enable
companies to better integrate their wireline and wireless communications
infrastructure," said Carrie MacGillivray, senior research analyst, IDC.
"Enterprises are looking to a provider that can provide the ability to
enable accessibility at all times with multiple devices, providing
employees with the ability to stay connected no matter their location."
Key features of the joint Avaya and AT&T Mobile Extension solution include:
-- Common set of features for users while in the office and while mobile.
-- Single number to reach both office and/or cellular phone
-- Single voice mail covering both wireless and desk phones
-- Designated minutes for AT&T Mobile Extension calls
-- International calls placed in the U.S. from mobile devices are routed
through corporate network to help reduce costs
"AT&T Mobile Extension includes elements of both fixed and wireless
communications, which offers corporate end-users a consistent set of
features and a seamless communications experience," said Chris Hill,
vice-president mobility product management, AT&T Business Solutions. "We
are taking the next step with fixed mobile convergence by offering
virtually anywhere, anytime access to enterprise solutions and
applications, and are pleased to now offer this solution to Avaya
customers."
"Avaya one-X Mobile provides employees with secure access to business calls
and calling features, in addition to greater control from both the user and
company perspective, " said David Stearns, general manager, AT&T account,
Avaya. "When combined with AT&T's wireless voice services and some of the
most popular mobile business devices on the market, AT&T Mobile Extension
makes tremendous business sense."
In addition to the benefits listed, Avaya one-X Mobile provides a number of
features that increase business user productivity and control over managing
their time and availability, including:
-- Visually view voice messages and select which ones to play immediately
from the device without dialing into the corporate voice mail platform.
-- Search the corporate directory, personal phonebook, and access call
logs and remotely initiate the call or callback through the corporate
extension while keeping their personal mobile number private
-- Seamlessly switch from the mobile device to desk phone in mid-call
with the push of a button
-- Set special call handling and routing rules for VIP screening, GPS
location, time of day, etc.
Visit the AT&T and the Avaya booths at VoiceCon in Orlando, Florida March
30-April 2 to learn more about AT&T Mobile Extension and experience Avaya
one-X Mobile.
For more information on AT&T's enterprise mobility offerings, visit
http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Portfolio/enterprise-mobility-enterprise/.
About Avaya
Avaya is a global leader in enterprise
communications systems. The company
provides unified communications, contact centers, and related
services directly and through its channel
partners to leading businesses and organizations around the
world. Enterprises of all sizes depend on Avaya for state-of-the-art
communications that improve efficiency, collaboration, customer service and
competitiveness. For more information please visit
www.avaya.com.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and
affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc. (
NYSE:
T) is a premier communications holding company. Its
subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of
AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their
offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications
services, the nation's fastest 3G network and the best wireless coverage
worldwide, and the nation's leading high speed Internet access and voice
services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing
and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM
organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields
as communications equipment. As part of their three-screen integration
strategy, AT&T operating companies are expanding their TV entertainment
offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications
industry on FORTUNE® magazine's lists of the World's Most Admired
Companies and America's Most Admired Companies. Additional information
about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries
and affiliates is available at
http://www.att.com.
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Contact Information: Deb Kline
Avaya
908-953-6179
klined@avaya.com
Melissa Mirabile for AT&T
212-453-2327
mmirabile@attnews.us