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Microsoft To Host Exclusive Unified Communications Launch Roadshow In Saudi Arabia
Published Mar 10, 2011
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Microsoft Lync the next generation of unified communications solution from Microsoft will give businesses in Saudi Arabia an opportunity to learn more about how Microsoft Lync can help them meet their needs for real time collaboration, and give them access to an integrated solution that enables users to communicate from anywhere in a cost effective and secure manner.
Microsoft Lync is a single communication platform that works from the desktop, browser or handset integrating instant messaging, presence, audio, video, web conferencing and voice into a single interface. Where Microsoft excels is its ability to provide customer with a solution that works seamlessly with common business products such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Exchange.
The launch of Microsoft Lync comes at a time when the overall market for unified communications is witnessing a rapid expansion and businesses are looking for new ways to boost productivity and cross-boundary collaboration while driving down costs.
Microsoft Lync connects users in new ways, regardless of their physical location providing a fresh, intuitive user experience that is directly accessible from Microsoft Office applications to deliver the best productivity experience across the PC, phone and browser," said Samir Noman, President, Microsoft Arabia.
The roadshow will be a great opportunity for all customers big or small to gain deep insights into how the unified nature of the system can help reduce costs and facilitate rapid user adoption. Moreover because Lync is broadly interoperable, it also fits into existing IT infrastructure for easier deployment and migration.
We are very pleased to be partnering with Microsoft at this roadshow," said Hani Hanna, Head of Jabra Europe, Middle East & Africa. "Our award winning corded and wireless headset solutions integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Lync providing a reliable, easy to use and cost effective user experience across multiple devices and platforms.
As a world leader in innovative headset solutions, we are committed to providing customers with the best products to improve worker productivity and provide enhanced ergonomic comfort in a unified communications environment.
According to Charles James, Microsoft & Polycom alliance director, "Polycom today provides a complete, standards based, and interoperable UC solution for voice, video, conferencing, and collaboration, giving customers a choice through the scalable Polycom infrastructure and Microsoft Lync platform.
We look forward to engaging with customers to give them a sense of on how we are supporting the transformation of business communication at the roadshow in partnership with Microsoft."
Microsoft Lync is the new brand for products formerly known as Microsoft Communications Server, Microsoft Office Communications Online and Microsoft Office Communicator. With the launch of Microsoft Lync come Microsoft Lync Web App and Microsoft Lync Online.
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VMD - [Virtual Marketing Department]
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