Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.avaya.com

Avaya helps to tie the corporate world together. The company's communication equipment and software integrates voice and data services for customers including large corporations, government agencies, and small businesses. Avaya's office phone systems incorporate Internet protocol (IP) and Session Initiation protocol (SIP) telephony, messaging, Web access, and interactive voice response. The company offers a wide array of consulting, integration, and managed services through its Avaya Global Services unit. It sells directly and through distributors, resellers, systems integrators, and telecommunications service providers. Parent company Avaya Holdings Corp. filed a $1 billion IPO in June 2011.

Officers:
President, CEO and Director: Kevin J. Kennedy
SVP and CFO: Anthony J. Massetti
SVP and CIO: Stephen J. Gold

Competitors:
Alcatel-Lucent
Cisco Systems
Nokia Siemens Networks

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