Small Business VoIP

Juniper Networks (News - Alert), a provider of high-performance networking, has announced certification compliance of the Juniper Networks EX-series Ethernet switches with Internet Protocol (IP) telephony solutions from Avaya (News - Alert). Juniper's EX-series Ethernet switches were successfully tested by Avaya, which resulted in seamless interoperability with Avaya Communication Manager R5.0, Avaya 9630 IP telephones and Avaya 4610SW IP telephones.

 

To provide exceptional customer service while reducing IT costs, companies such as AmazingMail.com rely on converged communications services from Avaya. The investments made by the company in Juniper's high-performance network infrastructure today will support the IP telephony solutions it deploys now and in the future, with Avaya's interoperability certification of the EX-series switches.

 

The EX-series Ethernet switches that are single-source code base network operating systems and running on Juniper's powerful JUNOS software, provide the operational simplicity and carrier-class reliability. The switches also provide integrated security; assisting high-performance businesses accelerate the deployment of business enabling applications and services across the extended enterprise. Enabling customers to quickly align the network with changing business requirements, EX-series switches offer carrier-class continuous systems availability, automated network operations and a platform for open innovation with the help of JUNOS software.

 

To achieve greater levels of IT flexibility and investment protection, mutual customers including Scottsdale, Arizona-based AmazingMail.com, a provider of advanced direct mail marketing solutions, have successfully deployed interoperable Juniper/Avaya solutions.

 

Avaya and Juniper Networks have been global strategic partners since 2005 and are committed to deliver best-in-class IP telephony solutions. Customers can not only support converged applications on a single network, they also benefit from joint solution and product development that leverages the innovation of two industry leaders. This also includes global delivery of services and support for enterprise customers and reseller agreements that facilitate the sale of converged solutions.

 

“Juniper's open, high-performance network infrastructure provides enterprises greater choice and control in quickly meeting their changing business requirements while reducing costs,” said Chris Spain, vice president of product management, Ethernet Platforms Business Group at Juniper Networks.

 

“By achieving compatibility between EX-series Ethernet switches and Avaya's IP telephony solutions, Juniper helps enterprise customers to accelerate the deployment of carrier-class converged business communications that enhance business agility and workforce productivity,” added Spain.