CTI Newsletter--October, 2005 - Consolidated Technologies Inc.

CTI Newsletter--October, 2005

CTI Launches New User-Friendly Website

On September 26, 2005, Consolidated Technologies, Inc. (CTI) officially launched its new improved website with a gala celebration in Manhattan. The updated website features enhanced content, case studies, vertical solutions, product and service offerings, company bios and background, as well as details about upcoming CTI events. The website also reflects CTI's new branding initiatives, and will undoubtedly become a valuable resource for CTI customers and prospects.

"We are very pleased with the look and feel of the new website," says CTI President Kenneth Heitner. "It is simply one of the best sources of information I have seen in our market space. Customers can go there and learn all about solutions that will benefit their particular industry. It's great."

"I wanted our website to be intuitive and user-friendly," added CTI Marketing Manager Michael Latshaw. "No matter where you are on the site, you can easily find the information you need."

The website even contains an extensive glossary for people who might need a refresher course on the latest technological terminology.

The new website is now available for viewing at www.consoltech.com.

CTI Donation Drive for Red Cross Relief Effort

At the recent launch party for the new website, President Kenneth Heitner announced that CTI was sending the American Red Cross $2,500 to aid the relief effort for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Mr. Heitner emphasized the responsibility of a successful business to give back to the community that supports it. A winning company is only a winner if it uses its vast resources to help the greater good. To further show his pride in CTI and the company's great accomplishments, Mr. Heitner gave each guest on the cruise a special limited-edition version of the CTI baseball cap. The back of the cap was embroidered with the words "CTI Cares 2005," symbolizing CTI's renewed commitment to community service and responsibility.

Mr. Heitner also opened the donations to company members, and agreed to match any employee contribution dollar-for-dollar up to an additional $2,500. To date, the effort has raised $7,500.

Launch Party Brings Out Famous Faces

To celebrate the launch of the new website, CTI threw a festive party aboard one of Manhattan's famous cruise ships, "The Spirit of the Hudson." Guests included company members, Business Partners and some rather famous faces. In the photo below, can you tell which one is the actual CTI employee?

Guests on the cruise were entertained with magic, singing, the beautiful sites of Manhattan, and a mock "Miss Voice of Avaya 2006" competition. There was also a special collection made for the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

For full coverage of the event, please click here.

Avaya Marks 5th Anniversary with Enterprise Mobility Leadership Push

IP Telephony and Contact Center leader plans large enterprise mobility (fixed-mobile convergence) deployment for its global operations by 2008

October 3, 2005: Avaya Inc., a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services today marked the 5th anniversary of its debut as an independent company, and stated a goal to become the global market leader in enterprise mobility and fixed-mobile convergence applications by 2008.

The overall global market for enterprise mobile solutions is projected to be $7.6 billion in 2008*.

The global IP telephony and contact center leader also unveiled a plan to equip the most mobile 8,000 of its 20,000 strong workforce with new fixed-mobile communications (FMC) software, devices and network features. FMC solutions integrate fixed line and mobile networks, allowing people to move from one work mode to another transparently. Using Avaya's FMC solutions, mobile workers are able to extend the features found on their office desk phone - such as conferencing, voicemail and corporate directory information - to mobile devices. The company estimates the deployment will save $25 million a year through productivity gains, lower communications costs and other operational benefits.

To read the full story, click here.

Exclusive CTI Event:
The Solutions of IP Telephony

You are invited to an exclusive event that will showcase Avaya communications solutions and how they can change the way you communicate.

During this event, you will:

Learn about the NEW Avaya IP Solutions & Applications
See the converged solutions in action and interact with Live Demonstrations
Understand the business case for IP Telephony
Discover the benefits of Mobility in a converged network
Gain insight into simplifying business continuance and disaster recovery
Recognize how the "convergence of voice and data" can save your company money, and enable you to do more for less!

When: November 10, 2005   8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Avaya Training Center
           666 Fifth Avenue, 11th Floor
           New York, NY

Complimentary breakfast and coffee will be served.

For more information, click here.

REGISTER NOW!

FREE "Dummies" Book Offer

There has been a great deal of talk lately about how new technology such as VoIP is expanding the reach and productivity of the traditional office environment. So much information is out there, in fact, that it's difficult to sort out how any of it applies to your particular business needs.

Consolidated Technologies wants to help clear up the confusion by offering a series of books from the popular "Dummies" series. These books are designed to quickly bring you up-to-speed on today's important technology applications.

VoIP For Dummies

Contact Centers for Dummies

Mobile Workforce for Dummies

To find out more, click here.