Media Alert: Avaya to Showcase Fabric Networking as Part of InteropNet, the Temporary Network to Support Interop 2013 in New York City

SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 30, 2013) -

• Avaya to deliver unparalleled simplicity, agility and resiliency to the InteropNet backbone through leading fabric capabilities
• Builds on success of the Las Vegas event where the InteropNet backbone was staged with 1/10 of the resources of previous years, in just 3 days
• InteropNet tours will be available October 2^nd and 3^rd at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm

Who 
Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications software and services, providing unified communications, contact centers, networking and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. The Avaya Fabric Connect portfolio is powering the InteropNet backbone at Interop 2013 in New York City. This network will be a true showcase of networking innovation where multiple technology vendors come together to build a highly resilient network for an event attended by their customers and peers.

What
The InteropNet NOC is a true multivendor network, operating under the demands of a highly dynamic event. Avaya Fabric Connect which is powering the network represents a completely new way to design, build and operate networks. It eliminates complex protocol overlays to deliver a simple, more streamlined network that are easier to manage and troubleshoot. New network services and changes to services are enacted at the edge only (eliminating complex device by device provisioning), ensuring that adds, moves and changes can be accommodated quickly and without risk. This event will leverage fabric based technology from the NOC all the way out to the show floor.

When
The InteropNet NOC is open on October 2nd and 3rd.

Where
Interop 2013
Javits Center, 655 W 34th Street
New York City, NY

Tags:
Networking, network virtualization, fabric, SDN, Ethernet switches, Avaya

About Avaya:
Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications software and services, providing unified communications, contact centers, networking and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. For more information please visit www.avaya.com.

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