"AdvanTel Networks Is Named a Nortel Partner"

AdvanTel Extends Its Services and Support to Nortel Customers


SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - February 22, 2010) -  AdvanTel Networks, a leading communications integrator and Avaya's fastest growing Platinum Service and Delivery Specialist partner, announced today it is now a certified Nortel partner. In conjunction with Avaya's acquisition of the Nortel Enterprise Solutions (NES) business, AdvanTel has expanded its products and service offerings to include the Nortel enterprise data, voice, and applications portfolio.

With the recent appointments of Nortel certified sales, system engineering and technical services professionals, AdvanTel further extends its commitment to customers by aligning itself to deliver the most advanced business communications solutions and services available to both Avaya and Nortel users.

"AdvanTel is committed to delivering above and beyond service and support expertise to all of our Avaya and Nortel customers through this transition," said Roger McGibbon, President of AdvanTel Networks. "We are confident that AdvanTel's advanced capabilities will allow our customers to continue to build their business successfully."

For more information on the related to the Avaya/Nortel acquisition, please visit www.avaya.com/nortel.

About Avaya
Avaya delivers Intelligent Communications solutions that help companies transform their businesses to achieve marketplace advantage. More than 1 million businesses worldwide, including more than 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500®, use Avaya solutions for IP Telephony, Unified Communications, Contact Centers and Communications-Enabled Business Processes. Avaya Global Services provides comprehensive service and support for companies, small to large. For more information visit the Avaya Web site: www.avaya.com.

About AdvanTel Networks
AdvanTel Networks is a premier technology solutions provider; designing, implementing and maintaining powerful converged communication networks for customers worldwide. From its regional offices across the U.S., AdvanTel Networks has been building a reputation as a customer service oriented company since 1984 for SMB to Fortune 100 enterprises. As an Avaya Platinum SDS partner, Juniper Elite partner, as well as a certified Nortel partner, the company's expert engineers are prepared to help your organization move to the next level with solutions for Security, LAN/Wireless/WAN, VoIP & Traditional voice solutions, Contact Centers, as well as consultation, project management, professional services and managed services.

For more information on AdvanTel Networks, contact them at 1-800-377-4911 or visit www.advantel.com.

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