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Aastra
Completes Take Over of Ericsson
Enterprise.
We are pleased to announce to
all our customers that Aastra
Technologies has completed its
take-over of Ericsson
Enterprise, The following is the
press release from Aastra
Technologies on April 30th, 2008
regarding its latest business
acquisition:
“Aastra Technologies Limited is
pleased to announce that it has
completed its previously
announced acquisition of the
Enterprise Communication
Business of Ericsson subject to
certain jurisdictions being
deferred in order to comply with
applicable transfer requirements
and corresponding post-closing
adjustments.
With this acquisition, Aastra
will now have a global installed
base of Enterprise Communication
customers with a leading
presence in Western Europe and a
significant extended footprint
in key markets across Eastern
Europe, Middle East and Africa,
Asia Pacific (including
Australia and New Zealand) and
North and South America.
The addition of Ericsson’s
Enterprise Communications
extends Aastra’s reach in
internet protocol Communication
Servers, Unified Communication
applications and integrated
mobility, to address the
communication needs of both
small and large businesses.
Aastra has grown rapidly by
protecting its customers’
investment while offering a
roadmap for customers to evolve
to IP communications at their
own pace. Aastra will continue
to build on Ericsson’s success
by supporting all existing
products and applications, and
by providing a smooth migration
path to new technologies.”
Here at Unitel we are looking
forward to the beginning of a
new partnership with Aastra
Technologies, Please refer to
our website in the near future
for our listing of all Aastra
products.
In a separate statement from
Aastra Co-CEO Tony Chen where he
has reiterated Aastra’s
commitment to Ericsson’s
products and all its customers.
“Dear Sir or Madam,
As you know, Aastra Technologies
Limited has agreed to purchase
Ericsson’s enterprise PBX
solutions business. This
transaction, subject to
customary closing conditions, is
expected to close in April 2008.
Ericsson has been committed to
the enterprise communication
business for over 30 years with
a broad portfolio of high
quality products. Aastra’s
intention is to build on the
success of Ericsson by
protecting customer’s existing
investments in such products and
offering a continuous migration
path for the MX-ONE and SME
portfolio as well as the
relevant Applications. Aastra
believes this approach will
ensure the longevity of the
customers’ existing solutions
while enabling customers to plan
for the adoption of the latest
innovations with the minimal of
risk or disruption.
Aastra does not have any plans
to discontinue any product,
services or support in the
current portfolio and plans to
continue the course of the
roadmaps. Aastra is also
committed to transferring the
expertise and competence from
Ericsson and will continue to
leverage the current GO-TO
market model for its sales
activities.
Aastra Technologies is a global
company at the forefront of the
Enterprise Communication market.
Aastra develops and delivers
innovative and integrated
solutions that address the
communication needs of
businesses small and large
around the world with its sole
focus being Enterprise
Communications.
As a valued customer, you will
benefit from a combined know-how
and portfolio from both Ericsson
and Aastra. By selecting Aastra
as your communications partner
you are already moving towards
the future of Unified Enterprise
Communications.
We will endeavour to ensure that
you are continuously provided
with information that is
relevant to your business.
However, if you require any
further information, please do
not hesitate to contact your
local representative.“
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