/ en-gb 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 webmaster@nospam.com hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.oraug.com/news.php?item.54.4 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 Adam Reminder of the ORAUG meeting in October!Date: ORaug meeting October 29thLocation: Thanks to Tektronix, we are able to use their location for our meetings. There has been a room change. The new location for this meeting is in Room 3G15 upstairs.Time: 12:00p-4:30p (meeting starts at 12:00p promptly). Feel free to arrive at 11:30a. This time can be used to meet others.For location details please visit the "INFO" link at ORaug.com.Feel free to download the Agenda from ORAUG.com.**These meetings are open for anyone to attend.Topics:Presentation: INAAU update/check in.Presentation: AvayaPresentation: TBAIf you are interested in speaking at an ORaug meeting, feel free to use the Suggestion Form.Thank you again, and see you on the 29th at ORAUG.-Board http://www.oraug.com/news.php?item.53.4 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 Adam As announced in the last user group, INAAU is now IAUG.About IAUGThe International Avaya Users Group (IAUG) is an international, user-driven association serving all Avaya users. IAUG is the unification of the three previously existing Avaya user groups: the International Alliance of Avaya Users (InAAU), International Nortel Networks Users Association (INNUA), and INSIGHT 100inc. IAUG exists to be the primary resource for education, networking and advocacy for Avaya’s world-wide customer community. This is accomplished by providing: education and information to members in all areas of communications technology with emphasis on the Avaya solution portfolio; and a peer-to-peer network to share solutions and solve common problems. IAUG advocates on behalf of members to drive Avaya and its partners’ product and service solutions. IAUG is the industry’s largest and most progressive user community, with more than 6,000 members in more than 70 chapters around the world. For more information on IAUG, visit [link]. http://www.oraug.com/news.php?item.52.4 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 Adam Reminder of the ORAUG meeting this month!Date: ORaug meeting April 30th Location: Thanks to Tektronix, we are able to use their location for our meetings. There has been a room change. The new location for this meeting is in Room 3G15 upstairs.Time: 12:00p-4:30p (meeting starts at 12:00p promptly). Feel free to arrive at 11:30a. This time can be used to meet others.For location details please visit the "INFO" link at ORaug.com.Feel free to download the Agenda from ORAUG.com.**These meetings are open for anyone to attend.Topics:Presentation: INAAU update/check in.Presentation: Justin/Veramark- VeraSMART, Call Accounting +TEM Presentation: Rob/Cerium- OCS Integration RoundTableTopics coming in July so far:Rose/AudioCodes- SIP GWs Tom/ISI Telemanagement Solutions Inc. If you are interested in speaking at an ORaug meeting, feel free to use the Suggestion Form.Thank you again, and see you on the 30th at ORAUG.-Board http://www.oraug.com/news.php?item.50.4 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 Board From SIP to mobility, new and enhanced communications technology solutions are continuously adapting to meet the requirements of your business. The Art of Evolution/Global Connect 2010’s workshops are designed to provide the insights into the latest Avaya strategies and solutions. Register today at INAAU.org to choose from more than 200 workshops. Below are some of the hot topics that will be covered at The Art of Evolution/Global Connect 2010:SIPAgile Communications Environment (ACE)Contact CenterCall CenterData/Convergence PortfolioMessaging/Interactive SolutionsBusiness ContinuityPresenceOpen Source/InteroperabilityMobilityGlobal ServicesJUST ANNOUNCED: Early-bird discount extended! Register by Friday, March 12th for just $950! Also, be sure to book your hotel at the same time to get the best deals at the most convenient hotels. Space is limited.Avaya is offering tours of the Avaya Global Support Services organization located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Tours will be held on the ending Thursday of the conference. Arrangements are currently being finalized….watch online for registration details http://www.oraug.com/news.php?item.49.4 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 Board If you have not yet submitted your vote for the 2010 InAAU election, please take a moment to do so. Your participation is important to the success of InAAU, to support the continuity of strong leadership for your user group.Please note the following individuals and positions are due for election:VP Programs - Laura BanksVP Communications – Marilyn CrumptonVP North America – Patrick SweeneyChief Marketing Officer – Pam FueshkoIn accordance with the InAAU bylaws the election will close once the majority of votes have been received from the Membership. We encourage you to exercise your membership privilege and submit your vote as soon as possible.Results of the 2010 ballot will be available online at [link] the election is completed.To begin, please click here. *You MUST be registered and logged in.Thank you in advance for your participation.InAAU Board of Directors1-800-334-6489 or 781-251-7700[email] [link] http://www.oraug.com/news.php?item.48.4 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 Board If you haven’t already registered, join InAAU as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary at the Denver Convention Center, April 18 to 22. InAAU has arranged for a great lineup of educational sessions, demonstrations and access to the product experts that build and support Avaya products and solutions. InAAU is offering early bird registration rates and discount opportunities like never before! Our rates have been reduced from last year, representing the best educational value you can find. Although our group discount rate is no longer available, we have reduced all rates at all levels, providing significant savings for our members. Be sure to book your hotel soon! April is a popular time of year in Denver, and the specially priced rooms for Art of Evolution/Global Connect 2010 will go quickly. The Hyatt Regency has just reduced their room rate for our conference attendees. Book now to get these great savings! Special Tour Available Avaya Global Support Services is extending a special invitation to all conference attendees, to participate in a Tour of the Avaya Technical Center located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The tour will be held Thursday, April 22nd and will include demonstrations of various tools and technologies, provide an overview of the flow of a trouble ticket or alarm and a visit to the training center. Be sure to extend your travel dates to to participate in this special tour. Seats will be limited, so stay in touch online for more information when registration will be available. Coming Soon…watch the Web for this year’s dynamic line up of educational programs at this year’s event. Keynote Speaker [link] Pre-submission of Sales/Service issues [link] Service Excellence Award Nomination [link] Webinar Series [link] In addition to our current webinar series available to all InAAU members, we have collaborated with INNUA and INSIGHT 100 tm to provide an informative and insightful 3-part webinar series on SIP. Go online for more information on these special webinars at INAAU.org Help Support our Green Initiative!If you require a paper copy of a presentation, please be sure to print a copy before arriving at the conference. Our conference facilities will provide kiosks for online viewing of your agenda planner and session information but will not be able to print. Wireless cafes will also be set up to specifically download data, but please be sure to bring a USB key. Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of InAAU and register now! The Art of Evolution, 25 Years of Networking, Education and Advocacy! InAAU Conference Planning Committee[email] 1-888-769-7861 / 781-251-7856[link] While online don’t forget to update your member profile. This information is valuable for InAAU to represent our membership accurately, and for the members to efficiently use as an online networking tool. http://www.oraug.com/news.php?item.47.4 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 Board Thank you for all the ORaug members and presenters that attended on January 29th.We would like to give additional thanks to:• Jack from AVAYA presenting "Avaya/Nortel Update"• Jerry from AVAYA presenting “AURA”• Pam from PAETEC presenting “SIP”• Rick from Cerium Networks presenting “96xx VPN”All presentations submitted to ORAUG will be available for download at ORAUG.com soon. And thanks to Derek from OSU the video presentations will be available. One of the activities called "Round Table" gave each member a chance to share a little about their business/site along with some projects currently being worked on. It looks like this was a great success again. Thank you. If any member would like to follow up with some suggestions maybe in reference to the material, length, donations, dates, Mission statement, logo or anything else- please use the Suggestions link and complete the form. Next ORaug Meeting will be April 30th, 12:00-4:30. We do expect this to be a light one as many are part of the INAAU Conference in April. An INAAU update will be sent soon.Again thanks for the GREAT meeting! http://www.oraug.com/news.php?item.46.4 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 Board Avaya Support Site Maintenance http://www.oraug.com/news.php?item.45.5 2010-09-09T02:56:35-04:00 Board As of February 1, 2010, Avaya will no longer offer for sale the G350 / G250 Media Gateways and the MM312 / MM314 / MM316 & MM340 Media Modules. In conjunction with the End of Sale, the New Avaya G430 Media Gateway will be available and replace both the G350 / G250 Media Gateways. Important Technical Note: The G430 Media Gateway is currently available and is supported only by CM5.2 (and higher releases in the future)