Avaya
Nortel customers: Don't panic yet
Nov. 04, 2009
Nortel users shouldn't panic, but they should put off any long-term decisions about their communications infrastructure until after Avaya buys the bankrupt company and reveals its product road map for the combined ...
Avaya announces server to unify communications via SIP
Mar. 31, 2009
Avaya is announcing at VoiceCon Orlando a new server that connects disparate SIP-enabled PBXs into a single system with global dial plans and call routing - a cost-saving first step toward rolling out corporate-wide ...
Avaya developing "chameleon" units for business communications
Nov. 02, 2009
Avaya is coming out next spring with chameleon-like appliances that will take on the characteristics of phones, desktop video systems, locked-down contact-center terminals – a whole range of dedicated communications ...
Cisco unified communications saves money for Henny Penny
Sep. 22, 2009
Henny Penny swapped out its aging Avaya PBXs for Cisco unified communication gear and wound up with a more expensive system that saves money on travel and improves communication with distributors.
Avaya releases touchscreen phone, links to dual-mode client by DiVitas
Mar. 02, 2009
Avaya is adding a VoIP desk phone it describes as a blend of a phone and computer that comes with a color touchscreen and support for embedded applications.
Nortel users should hope for best, prepare for worst
Sep. 17, 2009
Users should chart the progress of Avaya's purchase of Nortel's enterprise assets carefully, so that they are spared any unpleasant product integration or rationalization surprises.
Nortel users positive on future with Avaya
Sep. 16, 2009
Nortel users positive on future with Avaya
Avaya honors Nortel gear; companies should patch apps, study says
Sep. 15, 2009
Avaya honors Nortel gear; companies should patch apps, study says
Nortel users need to keep tabs on Avaya integration plans
Sep. 15, 2009
The biggest issue facing Nortel enterprise customers on the heels of Avaya's $900 million purchase of that business is product overlap, consolidation and subsequent support, analysts say.
Avaya promises near-term support for Nortel gear
Sep. 15, 2009
Nortel enterprise customers will be able to buy the company's current line of products for 12 to 18 months after Avaya officially takes ownership of Nortel's enterprise division that it won at auction for $900 million.
Avaya wins Nortel enterprise business for $900 million
Sep. 14, 2009
Avaya has emerged as the winning bidder for Nortel's enterprise business, beating out Siemens Enterprise Communications over the weekend.
Avaya wins Nortel enterprise business; IEEE approves 802.11n
Sep. 14, 2009
Avaya wins Nortel enterprise business; IEEE approves 802.11n
Hiding files in VoIP; Verizon protests Avaya's Nortel buy
Sep. 11, 2009
Hiding files in VoIP; Verizon protests Avaya's Nortel buy
Verizon protests Avaya's potential Nortel enterprise business buy
Sep. 10, 2009
Verizon is opposed to the sale of Nortel's enterprise business to Avaya because the carrier fears its support contracts will end and cut off key customers.
ROI doesn't always pan out with unified communications
Aug. 17, 2009
Return on investment is a big but unfulfilled promise of unified communications.
Offer for Nortel's carrier VoIP business seen as near
Aug. 13, 2009
Nortel is reportedly close to receiving an offer for its Carrier VoIP business.
Nortel gets green light to sell enterprise business
Aug. 04, 2009
Nortel has received U.S. and Canadian court approval to sell its enterprise business to Avaya or at auction on Sept. 11.
Nortel and Microsoft ICA offerings announced
Jul. 24, 2009
Coming on the heels of five new commercial offerings introduced at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference for the Nortel and Microsoft Innovative Communications Alliance, Nortel also announced last week that it had ...
Avaya's $475M Nortel enterprise buy; Qwest rolls out 40Mbps VDSL2 service
Jul. 21, 2009
Avaya's $475M Nortel enterprise buy; Qwest rolls out 40Mbps VDSL2 service
Is Avaya the best buyer for Nortel's enterprise business?
Jul. 20, 2009
Avaya's bid for Nortel's enterprise business is now public record, again raising questions about what's in the best interest of the companies and customers.
Nortel enterprise chief discusses Avaya deal
Jul. 20, 2009
Nortel agreed to sell its Enterprise Solutions group to Avaya for $475 million, barring any better offers from other potential bidders under the "stalking horse" arrangement. Nortel's enterprise chief Joel Hackney ...
Microsoft stuns Linux world; Avaya to buy Nortel enterprise biz
Jul. 20, 2009
Microsoft stuns Linux world; Avaya to buy Nortel enterprise biz
Avaya set to buy Nortel enterprise business for $475 million
Jul. 20, 2009
As expected, Nortel has entered into a "stalking horse" asset and share sale agreement with Avaya for its Enterprise Solutions business.
Bay Networks back from Nortel's ashes? Feds release $4B for broadband
Jul. 02, 2009
Bay Networks back from Nortel's ashes? Feds release $4B for broadband
Mobile UC apps take off
Jul. 02, 2009
We've noticed substantial progress in the last six months on mobile unified communications: both telephony system and handset suppliers have added a wide range of features and we believe that infrastructure market has ...
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Avaya profile
Overview
2005 NW200 rank: 30
2004 NW200 rank: 31
Revenue
| Total '05 revenue (in $M) |
|
5003 |
| '04-'05 revenue change |
|
18% |
| '01-'05 CAGR revenue |
|
-7% |
Profit
| Profit or loss (in $M) |
|
961 |
| Change from '04 |
|
203 |
| As percentage of revenue 19 |
|
19 |
| CAGR, '01-'05 |
|
- |
Employees
| Number of employees |
|
18550 |
| '04 - '05 change |
|
24
|
| Revenue per employee |
|
269704 |
Misc.
| Mkt Cap as of 3/19/05 ($M) |
|
5570 |
| Cash/investments ($M) |
|
|
| Year inc. |
|
2000 |
| Fiscal year ends |
|
Sept |
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