Singapore's position as a leading global infocommunications hub was reinforced by the opening of Intelligent Communications solutions provider, Avaya's revamped Executive Briefing Center (EBC). Intelligent Communications solutions help businesses better connect their people and processes across locations and business functions. They also connect customers with the right people and processes more efficiently.

"Organisations that effectively exploit Intelligent Communications solutions will gain a sustainable competitive advantage to deliver both improved profitability and operational efficiency," says Mark Leigh, President, Avaya Asia Pacific. The EBC will serve as a platform to showcase cutting edge technologies and solutions for key industries, including financial services and hospitality. "The EBC demonstrates how we carry out our commitment to service our customers from around the world by providing the most advanced technology," adds Leigh.

The EBC will also function as an extension of the company's DevConnect Program, which provides solutions based on open-standards and enhances the company's ability to reach its global customers through developer education, support and compliance testing.

"These innovative solutions will help regionally dispersed organisations compete effectively in the global economy and allow them to capitalise on the infrastructure, talents and progressive thinking in Singapore, making the island an even more attractive hub for the region," says Manohar Khiatani, Assistant Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).