Sunday, February 7, 2010

Economic Rebound to Drive Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Demand in Asia Pacific: Avaya Survey

Avaya today announced the findings of its “Tuning Into The Channel” survey conducted at its annual Avaya Asia Pacific Business Partner Conference in Beijing, China.


The survey was conducted by Avaya Asia Pacific by polling participants from 20 countries in Asia Pacific who attended the conference.

The survey highlights a positive sentiment within Avaya’s Asia Pacific channel network with 64.6 percent of the respondents expecting to see a demand surge in ICT before the end of 2010 as the economy continues to improve in 2010. Among respondents, 37.7 percent see the SME sector as the biggest driver for this increase over the next 12 months. This positive sentiment is supported by business momentum as 40.5 percent of the Avaya channel partners polled said their customers have identified ‘making selected investments in projects to drive productivity’ as a key strategy over the next 12 months.

Financial Services (27.3 percent) and Telecoms (19.5 percent) are other key sectors identified as driving growth in what in 2010. The survey identified Unified Communications as a big opportunity in 2010 with 36.3 percent of the respondents identifying it as”the best opportunity for 2010”. The survey indicates that as many as 85 percent of channel partner customers prefer to extend and invest in existing systems. As many as 61.5 percent of channel partners polled are considering new contact centre solutions to improve their own customer service capabilities this year..

“The positive sentiment shared by our channel partners is good news for Avaya,” said Chee Heng Loon, director, Channels, Avaya Asia Pacific. “We see a similar reaction from many of our customers following our merger with Nortel Enterprise Solutions in December 2009.Avaya is well-positioned to strengthen our leadership in Asia Pacific,”

Bangkok Bank offering special deals at Money Expo Pattaya

Bangkok Bank will offer loads of special deals at Money Expo Pattaya 2010, including loans with special interest rates, discounts and free gifts. The bank will feature specially-selected products and services for both Thai and foreign customers residing in Pattaya and in nearby provinces under the theme ‘Financial Navigator’.


Money Expo Pattaya will be held at the PEACH Convention Center, Royal Cliff Beach Resort from 5-7 February 2010.

“Bangkok Bank will be combining specialized products and services to suit the needs of Thai and expatriate customers residing in the eastern region,” said Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President, Head of Provincial Commercial Banking, Piya Sosothikul. “Pattaya City, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chachoengsao and Chanthaburi residents will have an opportunity to seek advice and special deals from Bangkok Bank, Thailand’s largest bank.

“We will be dedicating 120 square meters of floor space and a team of Bangkok Bank financial specialists to help navigate customers toward their personal or business financial goals,” said Mr. Piya.

“As we head into Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, customers who apply for Bangkok Bank’s products and services at the three-day fair will receive discounts, special offers or free gifts from Bangkok Bank. Bangkok Bank will be offering deals and information on a wide range of products and services, including Bualuang Home Loans; SME Loans; deposits; mutual funds including RMFs and LTFs; bonds and debentures; bancassurance including Gain 1st, PA 1st and Cancer Protection 1st; international funds transfers, personal and business internet banking, Be 1st debit cards and credit cards,” Mr. Piya added.

“I encourage anyone living in Pattaya, Chon Buri and nearby provinces to visit Bangkok Bank’s exhibition to take advantage of these special privileges and offers available at Money Expo Pattaya, and to keep their eyes and ears open for further information on Bangkok Bank’s promotions,” Mr. Piya concluded.