Orange Business Services is delivering key elements of
NXP Semiconductors BV's unified communication strategy. The service provided by
Orange enables NXP to improve multinational team collaboration and speed up
workflow at a low cost of ownership and predictable cost per user.
Orange has successfully migrated 15,000 users from a
Microsoft Live Communication Server-based service to Managed Microsoft Office
Communications Server (Release 2). Orange is hosting the service and supporting
it with ITIL[R] standards-based service management and guaranteed levels of
service availability.
As a high tech company operating in a very competitive
market, it is critical for NXP teams all over the world to collaborate
effectively for the company to retain its market leading position. Orange gives
NXP an edge by supporting the company with a state-of-the-art unified
communication service. Employees gain access and control over their
communications through a single Microsoft client that offers presence, instant
messaging and web conferencing services. Later on, audio and video conferencing
along with voice services will be integrated, completing the vision of a fully
integrated communication service.
Louis Luijten, chief information officer of NXP,
states: "Time to market is critical in our business, and effective
collaboration between our global teams makes the difference. Orange Business
Services is unifying our communications, giving us an edge in our competitive
market. On top of that, they are reducing our total cost of ownership. Orange
has proven to be a trusted and reliable partner, which is why we took the
decision to outsource the integration of this business critical service to
them. We look forward to further expanding our cooperation in the years to
come."
Helmut Reisinger, senior vice president Europe, Orange
Business Services, said: "Based on our global network services platform
and global unified communications expertise, we have proven to NXP in the past
that we provide solutions that truly help them find efficiencies and increase
business and employee productivity in order to further improve competitiveness
in challenging market circumstances. By delivering a robust unified
communications and collaboration service, we are committed to upholding this
trust and to increasing the value of our partnership." About NXP NXP
Semiconductors provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product
solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power, Digital Processing and
manufacturing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of
automotive, industrial, consumer, lighting, medical, computing and
identification applications. Headquartered in Europe, the company has about
29,000 employees working in more than 30 countries and posted sales of USD 5.4
billion in 2008. News from NXP is located at www.nxp.com. About Orange Orange
is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world's leading
telecommunications operators. With 131.8 million customers, the Orange brand
now covers internet, television and mobile services in the majority of
countries where the Group operates. At the end of 2009, France Telecom had
consolidated sales of 50.9 billion euros, including its activities in the
United Kingdom, and at 31 December 2009, the Group had a customer base of
almost 193 million customers in 32 countries. These include 132.6 million
mobile customers and 13.5 million broadband internet (ADSL) customers
worldwide. Orange is the number three mobile operator and the number two
provider of broadband internet services in Europe and, under the brand Orange
Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication
services to multinational companies.
The Group's strategy, which is characterized by a
strong focus on innovation, convergence and effective cost management, aims to
establish Orange as an integrated operator and benchmark for new
telecommunications services in Europe. Today the Group remains focused on its
core activities as a network operator, while working to develop its position in
new growth activities. To meet customer expectations, the Group strives to
provide products and services that are simple and user-friendly, while
maintaining a sustainable and responsible business model that can be adapted to
the requirements of a fast-paced and changing eco-system.
France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris
(compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information (on
the internet and on your mobile): www.orange.com, www.orange-business.com, www.orange-innovation.tv
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material
are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services Limited, Orange
France or France Telecom.
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This
article was prepared by Internet Weekly News editors from staff and other
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