Next-generation network delivers a ready way to deploy new applications and embrace "bring your own device" trends by securely managing the laptops, tablets and smart phones students bring to campus

Scalable Data Centre and Campus LAN solution based on Ethernet switching solutions will use less energy, and ensure a low total cost of ownership (TCO)

Avaya Virtual Enterprise Network Architecture (VENA) dramatically simplifies network design and creates powerful, dynamic solution

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 21, 2013: In its bid to become a leader in delivering next generation education through new initiatives such as e-learning, Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST) has selected Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, to upgrade its entire communications infrastructure and to deploy a new Data Center and Campus LAN solution which will offer students at AUST the latest in networking, voice and video collaboration services, on any device, anytime.

AUST is one of the leading science and technology institutions in the Arab world. The university has two campuses in Ajman, and in Al Fujairah on which it offers various accredited bachelor and master programs. In its threefold vision of "education, information and investment," AUST provides the community with distinguished graduates capable of handling modern technologies and integrating them in their professional occupations. The university continues to make available to its students, carefully selected, modern, customized educational and learning tools that are in harmony with the customs, values and requirements of the school.

AUST required leading-edge technology that would help transition to next-generation learning methods. They chose Avaya to equip the university with a collaborative, robust and reliable network infrastructure that can support not only IP Telephony but also future applications in video and collaboration. At the core of the solution for AUST is the Avaya Virtual Enterprise Network Architecture (VENA), which dramatically simplifies network design, deployment and management, while providing the resiliency and performance required to support real-time, high-bandwidth applications. The solution provides students with a simplified learning experience but through more modern methods of delivery, ensuring faster, more convenient access to the internet and extensive e-learning applications on their device of choice.

By upgrading the university's wireless infrastructure, AUST can now offer unified communications capabilities across the entire 19,680 sq.mtr. campus - opening up new possibilities for both staff and students. Students will now have easier and improved remote access to e-libraries, web-based classes and course materials.

Implemented by Avaya Platinum Business Partner, Alpha Data, the Avaya deployment is based on its resilient, flexible, secure, and highly scalable modular Ethernet switching solutions that deliver cost-effective, versatile network visualization. Key components of the Avaya Virtual Enterprise Network Architecture - ERS 8800 and ERS 5600 - have been installed which support full-featured network virtualization capabilities for campus cores and data center applications. Avaya has also installed its high-performance ERS 4800 series, a future-ready solution well suited for the next-generation wiring closet, providing the university with 3,500 ports across its campus network.The Avaya solution is energy efficient, with lower heat dissipation and cooling costs.

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"AUST is one of the largest universities in the UAE, focused on embracing technologies as a key enabler for learning. We had an ageing voice infrastructure and therefore needed to move to a next-generation communications platform to support new initiatives such as e-learning and video collaboration in order to offer our students greater learning flexibility. The Avaya solution matched our vision by offering wide telephony and mobility features, interoperability, scalability and flexibility.

- Eng. Mohammed Salman, IT Department General Director at Ajman University of Science and Technology

"AUST was in the process of moving away from the traditional classroom-based environment towards the era of open and flexible e-learning. We found that our vision of collaboration aligned with theirs, in particular our innovation in emerging technologies such as Video Collaboration. Avaya Networking is a balanced solution, and in addition to establishing a solid foundation for traditional unified communications, the network delivers a flexible infrastructure that fosters growth by enabling businesses to leverage new, emerging applications and technologies with a unique architecture providing optimum performance.".

- Nidal Abou-Ltaif, VP of Middle East Africa and Turkey, AVAYA

About Avaya:
Avaya is one of the global leaders in business communications and collaboration, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. For more information please visit www.avaya.com.

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