July 2008

FEATURE ARTICLE

Deloitte's Global Organization Chooses Nortel
Increase productivity and reduce carbon footprint. That's the Nortel Telepresence Experience and what Deloitte is already achieving.

With oil prices skyrocketing airfares and an increasing global outcry for environmental responsibility, organizations like Deloitte are seeking viable business alternatives to travel. Managed telepresence is one such alternative.

Read the full Press Release today!

NORTEL NEWS

Nortel Wireless Network Liberates Robots at Ashikaga Institute of Technology
Robotics researchers at the Ashikaga Institute of Technology (AIT) have dramatically increased the range and capabilities of their robots after installing a high-speed, campus-wide wireless network using a wireless mesh solution from Nortel.
Nortel Seizes Potential $2 Billion Revenue Opportunity by Upgrading the Installed Base
Now is the time to migrate your Meridian 1 customers to Communications Server 1000, and get them on the way to full Unified Communications. Simplified pricing as well as lucrative promotions are part of our aggressive new strategy to drive sales of the Nortel Communication Server 1000 -- the foundation for unified communications. The CS1K is a full-featured, highly scalable IP communications system providing UC capabilities, secure network access and seamless integration with Microsoft and IBM enterprise solutions.

To help our Partners and Customers migrate to CS1000, we're introducing a new promotion that begins in July. Find out more about this major migration initiative by visiting www.nortel.com/promotions.
Telepresence - Experience a 360° Virtual Tour
Now you can see Nortel's Telepresence and Multimedia facilities up close and at your leisure with new interactive 360 photos.

Pick a photo, then rotate it up, down, forward and back, zooming and stopping the image as desired. These facilities show actual Telepresence studios, plus one of eight centers around the world where we give you 24/7 concierge-level service. Telepresence brings people in remote locations together with a life-size, full-motion cinematic view along with StereoSurround&trade audio. Of course, we hope to see you soon for a tour, because Telepresence is a solution that you have to experience to believe!
Is the "Cisco Energy Tax" Real? Find out for yourself
Discover how much you can save by using Nortel data networking equipment. Stop paying the Cisco Energy Tax. Check out the Online Nortel Energy Efficiency Calculator today!

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Healthcare: Breakthrough Unified Communications Solution at Santa Cabrini Hospital in Montreal
The Nortel Unified Communications solution being deployed at Montreal's Santa Cabrini Hospital is expected to be the first in the healthcare industry to provide wireless voice, data and patient monitoring services hospital-wide over one common, 'clinical-grade' network.
Nortel and Microsoft Deliver a Joint Network Access Control (NAC) Solution
Nortel and Microsoft have worked together to integrate Nortel Secure Network Access and Microsoft Network Access Protection to enable a comprehensive solution for Network Access Control. It provides customers with greater flexibility, choice, investment protection. View the demo now.
Improving communications in healthcare with SOA
Learn how Nortel can help healthcare professionals improve everyday communications with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Nortel Agile Communication Environment. Watch the video.

UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS

Communication Server 1000 and Unified Communications Position Paper
Check out this paper that discusses how the Nortel Communication Server 1000 has evolved to be a driving force behind unified communications.
Nortel Enterprise Customers Net Awards for Unified Communications
Five winners of the Enterprise Customer Recognition Awards were announced at INNUA's Global Connect last month. These companies were recognized for embracing Nortel's unified communications solutions within their businesses.

The Enterprise Transformation award went to Barclays for its contact center transformation in Europe where they have been able to drive savings and increase efficiency of its employees. The award for Sustained Excellence was presented to Orlando Health (formerly Orlando Regional Healthcare), a private, not for profit hospital, for automating its patient discharge process. For information on additional winners, read the press release on Nortel.com.
Unified Conferencing & Collaboration: Nortel Multimedia Conferencing and Microsoft OCS
On July 31, join us to learn about Nortel Multimedia Conferencing. This conferencing solution offers full integration with Microsoft OCS .The e-seminar will cover user capabilities, solution components and more. Learn how to bring conferencing in-house and save. Register now.
Nortel and Microsoft Recognized for Innovation Again
The Converged Office solution from the Nortel and Microsoft Innovative Communications Alliance has won a 2008 UC Innovation Award from TMCnet and Unified Communications Magazine.
Don't leave your UC at the door -- Mobile UC Demo
your unified communcations with you when you leave your desk! Check out the new video demo that shows how Nortel makes mobile UC possible with the Mobile Communication 3100.
Nortel and IBM Offer Extended through December 31, 2008
The Multimedia Client and Lotus Notes Converged Desktop Starter kit delivers a unified communications solution for IBM Lotus Notes enterprise environments. Special pricing is available for up to 25 users. The kit includes all the hardware, core software and capacity licenses to integrate Nortel's MCS5100 with IBM Lotus Notes.

MARKETING PROMOTIONS

Do you have an Option 11? Now is the best time to make the move
Migrate to a Communication Server 1000E Cabinet with a minimum of 100 lines, and you can receive up to 45% off your core system, IP phones, Business Ethernet Switch (BES) and CallPilot.
My Business BCM Trade-Up offer expiration
Effective June 30, Nortel expired the BCM Trade-up Promotion for the remainder of 2008. Customers will continue to be able to submit claims for eligible first-half BCM purchases until August 29, 2008.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Converged Office - Nortel CS 1000/Microsoft OCS 2007 Quick-Start Training Package
A new UC Quick-Start Training Package has been created. It includes a Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 prerequisite and two Nortel Converged Office courses scheduled on back-to-back days. Get the training you need now!
Introducing Expert Certification for Unified Communications!
Nortel is developing a portfolio of training & certification to ensure you have the knowledge and skills you need to get the most out of your UC solution. The first certification, NCSE - Nortel Unified Communications - Converged Office for CS 1000 Rls. 5.x Configuration, is now available.
Secure Router, MPS, & CS 2100 Training News
Take advantage of the courses that are scheduled for delivery in July and August.
Software Communication System 500 Training
Software Communication System 500 (SCS500) is an easy to manage, user-friendly, unified communications solution targeted to SMBs with 30-500+ users. Take advantage of the available training opportunities to stay ahead of the technology curve!

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HYPERCONNECTIVITY

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FREE UC Webinar - July 24 -- Register Today!

UC is improving the way you do business. Join industry experts to hear the 5 most important tactics other enterprises have used to deploy UC.

NetworksXpress Tour 2008

Feb. - Nov., 2008
Various Locations, North America
We invite you to experience our fully equipped and uniquely configured 53' mobile demonstration center displaying our latest products and solutions. Stopping in 100+ cities across North America, you will see and learn how to simplify Hyperconnectivity with our game changing solutions. Register now! >>

Webinar: Nortel Extends VMware Server Virtualization to the Network
Attend our new webinar, Nortel Extends VMware Server Virtualization to the Network, to maximize your VMware architecture while ensuring best-in-class network resiliency, performance, and scalability with Nortel's Ethernet Routing Switch 5500.
When: July 29, 2008 from 10:00-11:00am PT
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PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nortel Announces QRadar Network Security Management
Nortel is pleased to announce the launch of our QRadar Network Security Management offering. Simplify your security management by consolidating the management of networks and security environments in one console.
Click here to visit the website or read the product brief.

Nortel Announces Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 5.0
Today's business demands a solution that will take the complexity out of network design, scale, and maximize and secure applications. Introducing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 5.0! With release 5.0, we have invested in virtualization, including IP VPN-Lite, VRF-Lite, and 10G modules.

Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 goes Virtual with v4.1
The latest update for the ERS 8300, the v4.1 release, introduces Network Virtualisation in the form of ?VRF-Lite?. Also: SNA v2.0; Deep Packet Filtering; 802.1w & 802.1s Rapid/Multiple Spanning, 802.3ad LACP & Nortel VLACP, ECMP, Routed SMLT, IPv6 Management, & Multicast VLAN Registration.

CUSTOMER CORNER

Unitymedia Upgrades its Network for New Multimedia Services with Nortel Solutions
German cable network operator Unitymedia has extended its cable network with Nortel technology to create higher bandwidth for integrated communications and entertainment. Unitymedia cable customers now have up to two times more bandwidth for TV, telephony and broadband Internet.

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