For Immediate Release: 18-Sep-2006
Media Relations:
Anjali Kakkar,
Avaya
0124 - 4093 332
anjali.kakkar@avayaglobalconnect.com
Sydney, Australia – GlobalConnect
Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avaya
GlobalConnect Ltd, today announced that it has agreed
to acquire the Converged Solutions Division (SCS) of
Sirius Telecommunications Ltd (ASX:SIU) for AUD$ 1.2
million.
GlobalConnect, a leading convergence and contact center
solutions provider in Australia, has executed an agreement
to acquire the Converged Solutions Division of Sirius
Telecommunications, one of only four Tier-One Avaya
partners in Australia, delivering enterprise level communications
systems to corporate and government clients. The transaction
is expected to be completed in the next 60 days.
Over the past 2 years, GlobalConnect has been strengthening
its presence in the Australian market especially in
NSW and Victoria. By acquiring the Converged Solutions
Division of Sirius Telecommunications, GlobalConnect
will augment and build up its geographical coverage
in the country and will be in a position to support
customers nationally.
Speaking on this acquisition Niru Mehta, Managing Director
and Vice Chairman of Avaya GlobalConnect said, “Australia
remains an important market for growth for Avaya GlobalConnect
Ltd. With the investment we are making, we plan to grow
and strengthen our capabilities in the Australian market.
This will help us serve our customer needs nationally
in Australia.”
The Converged Solutions Division delivers customer
solutions in IP telephony, contact centers, Mobility
and unified messaging. In addition to these core technology
areas, the division also delivers interactive voice
response (IVR) and call recording solutions.
Roger Mason, Chairman of Sirius Telecommunications
said, “The sale of SCS to GlobalConnect is an achievement
for the company as it gets absorbed by Avaya’s largest
partner and reseller in Asia Pacific. With the increasing
adoption of VoIP technology by Australian businesses,
and growing operations of SCS, the division required
substantial capital investment and financial backing
of a large company such as GlobalConnect.”
About GlobalConnect Australia Pty Ltd
GlobalConnect Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Avaya GlobalConnect Ltd, the largest Avaya partner
and reseller in the Asia Pacific region. GlobalConnect
is an Enterprise Communication Solutions company, providing
leading edge solutions in the areas of convergence (voice,
data and video), contact center solutions and customer
services. GlobalConnect is present in Sydney, Melbourne
and Brisbane. GlobalConnect has blue chip clients in
banking and financial, health and government verticals.
About Sirius Telecommunications Ltd
Sirius Telecommunications (ASX: SIU) is an Australian-listed
telecommunication service provider. The Company has
the capabilities to sell, implement, support and manage
internet protocol (IP) telephony solutions ranging from
PABX/telephony to contact centers, messaging and mobility.
Sirius has a national footprint with offices in Sydney,
Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide. Phoneware Communication
Systems Pty Ltd, an independently managed subsidiary
of Sirius, is the exclusive distributor of Phoneware
VXT in Australasia. Sirius Converged Solutions, also
an independently managed subsidiary of Sirius, has been
appointed a tier 1 business partner of US-based Avaya
Inc. www.sirius.com.au
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.com.au
|
