AUSTRALIA – Avaya Inc. (NYSE:AV), a leading global provider of business communications software, systems and services, today announced the appointment of Mark Preece as Sales Manager for Avaya Global Services.

In his new role, Preece will be responsible for researching potential new business relationships and opportunities with new clients, with a primary focus on Services.

Avaya Global Services helps customers deliver superior business results through their communications networks worldwide. With expertise in multi-vendor, multi-location and multi-technology networks, Avaya offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of solutions and services encompassing voice, data, IP Telephony, Contact Centre, Messaging, and Unified Communication solutions.

Michael Clarkson, General Manager, Avaya Global Services, South Pacific said: “Mark Preece brings with him extensive experience in business development and has proven skills in driving business opportunities to their full potential.

“This experience, coupled with his grasp of the Australian market will see him work with the local team to build a number of business opportunities for Avaya.”

Preece joins Avaya from NEC Business Solutions where he was the dedicated Strategic Account Manager/Business Development Manager.

Prior to NEC, Preece was Business Development Manager for KPMG Consulting, Australian Electronic Manufacturing Services and Hartec Limited. He also has a strong financial background and has held senior positions including Financial Controller/Company Secretary in previous roles.

About Avaya
Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more than 1 million businesses worldwide, including over 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500®. Focused on businesses large to small, Avaya is a world leader in secure and reliable Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony systems and communications software applications and services.

Driving the convergence of voice and data communications with business applications - and distinguished by comprehensive worldwide services -Avaya helps customers leverage existing and new networks to achieve superior business results. For more information visit the Avaya website: www.avaya-apac.com