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FourNet to offer Avaya Cloud Office to public sector organisations
FourNet , an Avaya ecosystem partner and award-winning provider of cloud and managed services , has announced it has signed a reseller agreement for Avaya Cloud Office by RingCentral .
This agreement means FourNet can offer the benefits of the Avaya OneCloud UCaaS platform to deliver enhanced and simplified communications and collaboration to central and local government departments and other UK public sector organisations .
“ As a government approved supplier , it ’ s important that we pick our technology partners carefully . We choose to partner with Avaya because they help us provide the
best multi-cloud solutions for organisations wanting to undergo Digital Transformation . When the public sector goes for this kind of change , it ’ s a long-term journey and commitment so it ’ s vital to have a solid partner ,” said Ben Ryland , Head , Public Sector , FourNet .
Steve Joyner , MD , UK and Ireland Avaya , said : “ As with private sector business , the pandemic has transformed the way that people work in the public sector and this means cloud-based communications infrastructure that enables colleagues to communicate effectively with each other has never been more important . With the right technology , particularly video conferencing , file sharing and collaboration , people feel more connected and productive wherever they are working , and we are delighted to be the UCaaS provider that is part of FourNet ’ s public sector offering .”
Eutelsat and Vox sign distribution agreement for EUTELSAT KONNECT
Eutelsat Communications and Vox , an end-to-end integrated ICT and infrastructure provider and telecommunications company , have reached a multi-year distribution agreement to extend high-speed network connectivity to South Africa .
As of June 2021 , Vox is leveraging the unmatched operational flexibility and power of EUTELSAT KONNECT , the new-generation high throughput satellite and Eutelsat ’ s market-leading service to further grow its satellite customer base .
Jacques Visser , Head of Wireless , Vox , said : “ We are delighted to be partnering with Eutelsat to provide solutions that connect South Africans by supporting customers , entrepreneurs and commerce , while guaranteeing service excellence . We are confident that Eutelsat ’ s unparalleled in-orbit assets , together with its unrivalled customer support will be a great benefit to a growing number of customers .”
Philippe Oliva , Chief Commercial Officer , Eutelsat , added : “ We are pleased to be selected by Vox to enhance and extend its offer of high quality , reliable Internet connectivity in South Africa ’ s digital divide . This agreement cements our position as the leading satellite broadband operator in the country and reflects the attractivity of our EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite in the region .” •
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