Verizon Business Expands Access to Global Audio-Conferencing Services
15/05/2008 03:02
PR Newswire
BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, May 15 /PRNewswire/ --
- Customers Globally Now Benefit From Cost Effective Local Conferencing
Access From China
Verizon Business has further expanded global access to its
audio-conferencing services, enabling even more of its multinational
customers to realise cost efficiencies by accessing audio meetings through
local dial-in numbers from around the globe.
The company, a leading global provider of audio, Web and
video-conferencing services, has expanded Verizon Global Access services
in China, enabling customers anywhere in the country to join audio
conferences for the cost of a local call from landline or mobile phones. A
local national access number, now accessible from more than 300 cities within
China, routes directly to Verizon Business' global conferencing service.
In addition, the company is planning to launch new country access points
in Estonia, Latvia, Romania and the Middle East shortly. This continued
expansion is designed to ensure customers have access to conferencing
services from all key business centres around the world, supporting
customers' evolving business needs.
"Global connectivity with a high level of local reach is one of the key
differentiating factors for any conferencing service, especially with
businesses being increasingly globalized," said Pranabesh Nath, Industry
Analyst at global growth consulting company, Frost & Sullivan. "Many
corporations today are also looking for a larger presence in China. By
increasing the local access points in such a substantial manner, Verizon
Business has met some of the key requirements for most businesses in China -
cost effective communications with worldwide offices and business partners;
vast local reach for high flexibility, anywhere access; and high quality
conferencing services with their robust network."
Verizon Business' audio conferencing services utilise the company's
expansive network capabilities, offering customers a high-quality, simple
means of collaborating around the world. Customer calls are connected through
local access points to provide customers with a cost-effective means of
improving communication and productivity in globally dispersed teams.
Millions of audio conference meetings using Verizon Business solutions are
currently held every month.
"Achieving cost-effective global collaboration continues to be a key
objective for multinational corporations," said Roberta Mackintosh, executive
director, global voice, Verizon Business. "More access points make it easier
for companies to cost-effectively enhance their productivity and business
performance as they expand in high-growth economies around the world."
Mackintosh concluded, "Our customers are showing more interest than ever
in collaboration. With growing awareness of the impact of business travel on
the environment, companies are experiencing increased pressure from
customers, employees and regulatory bodies to reduce their overall carbon
footprint. Our audio-conferencing service is part of an integrated and
expanding portfolio of collaboration solutions, which are designed to support
our customers' own business needs."
With more than 30 years' experience delivering conferencing services,
Verizon Business is a pioneer in the conferencing industry. The company
offers the convenience of one-stop shopping and a wide range of global
customised products and services, including audio, video and net conference
services, IP-based services, and some of the most advanced meeting tools available
today.
About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is a
global IP leader and network-based partner for delivering integrated
communications and information technology (IT) solutions to large-business
and government customers worldwide. Combining unsurpassed reach with managed
services, security, mobility, collaboration and professional services
capabilities, Verizon Business delivers global solutions that power
innovation and enable its customers to do business better. For more
information, visit www.verizonbusiness.com.
Web site: http://www.verizonbusiness.com
Junaidah Dahlan, Verizon Business, +65-6248-6827, junaidah.dahlan@sg.verizonbusiness.com/Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/618232.html
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