I've been exchanging twitter traffic with @AndyAtHP for probably a year now as part of my social media role for Avaya (as @devconnect). Mostly we exchange tips on how social media changes how we interact with customers, and muse on the state of Unified Communications and the changes brought about by its evolution.
As a result, I'm especially pleased to note that HP Networking has announced its first integrated solution with Avaya. The HP Services zl Module for Avaya Aura™ Session Border Controller is an exciting first for both companies.
The HP Services zl Module for Avaya Aura Session Border Controller combines HP Networking's strength at the edge with Avaya's leadership in Unified Communications to provide a converged edge-based solution that helps customers fully realize the benefits of SIP.
SIP adoption is increasing rapidly and more than 62% of customers are using, planning or deploying SIP to address their need for improved functionality at a reduced cost. Nemertes research indicated customers can experience 20-60% savings with SIP trunking as it enables a single, secure IP link for voice and data.
When deploying SIP, a customer must address new security and deployment concerns. Protecting the network from intrusions, while maintaining a trusted border with the service provider network can be a significant challenge. Traditional firewall protection may not provide adequate security and management across a converged communications infrastructure of business-grade real time voice, video, and interactive multimedia sessions. The Avaya Aura Session Border Controller (SBC), powered by Acme Packet, delivers a SIP firewall solution for enterprises, aligned to the overall Avaya Aura architecture and experience.
The HP Services zl Module for Avaya Aura Session Border Controller is a solution that specifically addresses all these issues at the branch level. The solution is designed to reduce complexity and enhance security in SIP trunk deployments -- without putting undue stress on an organization's budget, by integrating Avaya Aura elements as an application on the switch. Fewer boxes mean reduced IT costs with fewer points of failure and reduced space and power requirements - important criteria for midsize companies and branch offices where resources are limited.
The solution leverages the HP Networking E5400 zl or E8200 zl chassis switches and the HP zl Module preloaded with Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0. These serve as the platform to host the Avaya Aura Session Border Controller software. As a result, the HP Services zl Module for Avaya Aura Session Border Controller can support up to 350 simultaneous Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) sessions, which is ideal for campuses, mid-sized businesses, branch offices, and small contact centers.
I'm sure that @AndyAtHP and I will continue to exchange tweets about the future of UC. But now we'll also feel more comfortable that our business conversations are both secure and cost effective for our organizations, thanks to HP Networking and our Avaya Aura integrated solution.
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