Avaya completes acquisition of Nortel Enterprise Solutions

Avaya has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Nortel Enterprise Solutions. The addition of Nortel Enterprise Solutions further enhances Avaya's strategic position in providing business communications solutions and services for enterprise customers. Kevin J. Kennedy, president and CEO, Avaya, said “The completion of this acquisition represents another major step in Avaya's evolution and growth in the communications industry. Avaya and Nortel Enterprise Solutions share a common vision for the future of business communications. By combining our complementary technology portfolios, deep industry specific domain expertise, sales channels and customer bases, the new Avaya will redefine business communications and help customers to reduce costs, simplify operations and increase their business agility.” Avaya begins to execute its plans to integrate the operations and customer care functions of the two organizations. The company expects to provide information about the new combined product portfolio and roadmap within the next 30 days.