BASKING RIDGE, NJ -- 06/15/09 --
Avaya, a leading global provider of business
communications systems, software and services, has announced its Unified
Communications solution has been certified for its security capabilities
through the Common Criteria
for IT Security Evaluation.
Common Criteria is a globally recognized industry certification that sets
standards for IT security and validates products according to these
standards through rigorous, independent evaluation. It is the driving
force for the widest available mutual recognition of secure IT products and
is currently recognized in 26 countries(1).
"This certification provides assurance to Avaya customers around the globe
that our Unified Communications solution has been extensively tested and
has met rigorous industry security standards," said Michael Frendo, vice
president and general manager, Unified Communications, Avaya. "Avaya is
committed to delivering secure & reliable products and receiving Common
Criteria's Industry Security Certification at the highest level stands as
proof of this effort."
The Avaya UC solution evaluated by Common Criteria received a rating of
EAL1+, setting a new benchmark for the enterprise communications industry.
The solution tested includes:
-- Avaya Communication Manager 5.1
-- Avaya S8730 Server
-- Avaya G650 Gateway
-- SIP Enablement Server (SES) 5.1
-- Avaya one-X(TM) 9630 SIP and H.323 deskphones
-- Avaya Secure Service Gateway
For customers such as the Deutsche Post Customer Service Center, security
in all IT systems is of the utmost priority.
"As the internal Contact Center Service Provider for Deutsche Post DHL
group, we need to assure our customers that conversations are kept private,
and that they will be able to communicate with us at all times," said
Wolfgang Rensky, Manager ITC. "Avaya helps us keep that commitment by
providing communications systems and applications that lead the industry in
security, reliability and availability."
The Common Criteria evaluation report on the Avaya solution can be found
at the following url:
http://www.commoncriteriaportal.org/files/epfiles/0540a.pdf
About Avaya
Avaya is a global leader in enterprise communications systems. The company
provides unified communications, contact centers, and related
services directly and through its channel
partners to leading businesses and organizations around the
world. Enterprises of all sizes depend on Avaya for state-of-the-art
communications that improve efficiency, collaboration, customer service and
competitiveness. For more information please visit www.avaya.com.
(1)Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea,
Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Turkey, UK, US
Deb Kline
908 953 6179
klined@avaya.com
