6 May 2019

NVT Phybridge, a global pioneer in Long Reach Power over Ethernet (PoE) transmission solutions announced that its PoLRE solution is compliant with key Avaya IX Workplace solutions from Avaya, a global pioneer in open, converged, and innovative solutions that enhance and simplify communications and collaboration.

The PoLRE switch solution helps businesses in all industries use new or existing infrastructure to simplify and accelerate modernisation to an Avaya IP solution. The device is compliance-tested by Avaya for compatibility with Avaya IX Workplace Calling and Device components, including Avaya Aura® 8.0 and Avaya IP Office™ 11.0 platforms.

One of the companies benefiting from the interoperability of NVT Phybridge and Avaya solutions is Michigan State University. MSU used the PoLRE switch solution to quickly and easily deploy Avaya IP phones across several buildings on campus.

Avaya DevConnect program 

NVT Phybridge is a Technology Partner in the Avaya DevConnect program – an initiative to develop, market, and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology and extend the value of a company’s investment in its network. Its PoLRE solution is available through the Avaya DevConnect Select Product Program. NVT Phybridge is eligible to submit products for compliance testing by Avaya

As a Technology Partner, NVT Phybridge is eligible to submit products for compliance testing by Avaya, where a team of DevConnect engineers develops a comprehensive test plan for each application to verify its Avaya compatibility.

This enables businesses to confidently add best-in-class capabilities to their network without having to replace their existing infrastructure—speeding deployment of new applications and reducing both network complexity and implementation costs.

Secure and cost-effective IP solution

“The PoLRE switch solution allowed us to simplify and accelerate our upgrade from analog communication devices to Avaya IX Devices without years of costly and disruptive infrastructure upgrades”, Nick Kwiatkowski, Manager of Unified Communications Solutions, Michigan State University.

“Working with Avaya helps us provide global customers looking for the best way to modernise from TDM to IP with a simple, secure, and cost-effective solution.”

Digital transformation

“Through our continued membership in the DevConnect Program, customers can be confident that the PoLRE solution, coupled with Avaya IX IP Devices, can help them maximise their existing infrastructure investments”, John Croce, CEO, NVT Phybridge.

“Digital transformation is accelerating rapidly. The NVT Phybridge PoLRE switch innovation is helping eliminate the complexities customers face when upgrading to Avaya IP phones.”

“Offering products such as NVT Phybridge’s PoLRE solution in the Avaya DevConnect Select Product Program helps customers quickly and cost-effectively move to a new Avaya IP solution with advanced capabilities”, Eric Rossman, Avaya Vice President, Partners, Developers & Alliances.