Sheraton Deploys Nortel IP PBX

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers has deployed an IP (Internet Protocol) telephony solution from Nortel Networks (NYSE:NT - News; TSX:NT - News). Channel partner NextiraOne installed the converged IP Telephony solution with a goal of reducing costs and improving customer service.

With this deployment, Nortel Networks is shipping its 50 millionth enterprise telephony line. Nortel Networks provides an investment protected path so that each of these lines can be upgraded to take advantage of new converged technologies. Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers is a prime example of how Nortel Networks works with customers to convert traditional telephony lines into converged networking solutions.

Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers selected the recently introduced Nortel Networks Succession Release 3.0 to evolve to a converged IP network. Protecting the hotel's previous investment in Nortel Networks Meridian 1 PBXs, Nortel Networks and NextiraOne, converted the PBXs to a Succession 1000 IP PBX. NextiraOne has a 12-year relationship with the hotel, and was instrumental in implementing the upgraded network solution. NextiraOne also provides ongoing full-time maintenance, including on-site technicians to support the hotel.

"The fact that we were able to take a 12-year old Meridian 1 PBX and transform it to an IP PBX demonstrates Nortel Networks commitment to their 'Evergreen' philosophy. We are now in position to jointly evaluate the economics and new applications that would utilize IP telephony," said Paul Barron, vice president of Property Technology, Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

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