BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services,  today announced that it has created a wholly-owned subsidiary that will focus on sales, service and solutions for the U.S. Government. The new subsidiary, to be called Avaya Federal Solutions Inc., launches August 1, 2008.

 

Avaya Federal Solutions will include approximately 400 people dedicated to providing IP telephony, contact center, unified communications and services to meet the unique needs and requirements of the military and civilian branches of the U.S. Government. Jeff Hansen, currently vice president, Avaya’s Federal Sales division, will serve as president for the newly formed subsidiary.

 

"Intelligent communications can play a significant role helping the government improve citizen services and security, while bringing more efficiency into its operations," said Hansen. "Avaya Federal Solutions will better align with the way the Federal government does business to make it easier for civilian and military agencies to get the specialized solutions and services they need."

 

About Avaya
Avaya delivers Intelligent Communications solutions that help companies transform their businesses to achieve marketplace advantage. More than one million businesses worldwide, including more than 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500®, use Avaya solutions for IP telephony, unified communications, contact centers and communications-enabled business processes. Avaya Global Services provide comprehensive service and support for companies, small to large. For more information, visit the Avaya Web site at http://www.avaya.com.

 

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