Unisys to Provide Comprehensive Portfolio of IT Services Centered on Microsoft's Vision for Unified Communications; Combined Unisys and Microsoft Strategy Simplifies Communications for the Global Workforce.BLUE BELL, Pa. -- Unisys Corporation (company) Unisys Corporation - The company formed in 1984-5 when Burroughs Corporation merged with Sperry Corporation. This was when the phrase "dinosaurs mating" was coined. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UIS (graphics, programming) UIS - A VMS graphics programming interface package for VAXstations. ) today announced its support for Microsoft's unique vision for unified communications The real time redirection of a voice, text or e-mail message to the device closest to the intended recipient at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk phones could be routed to the user's cellphone when required. , which delivers intuitive and seamless communications across email, instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or , voice, data, video and Web conferencing A videoconferencing session via the Internet. In order to interact with other participants, attendees use either a Web application or an application downloaded into their client machines. . To bridge barriers between disparate information systems and communications means, Unisys is developing a comprehensive portfolio of consulting and systems integration services along with outsourcing alternatives to enable its clients to achieve unified communication. The development of this comprehensive package further validates the Unisys commitment to provide its clients with advanced solutions that improve efficiencies and contribute to advancing their business objectives. "As global competition continues to accelerate, Unisys will continue its focus on offering clients a portfolio of IT services that will enhance workforce communication and collaboration to enable better decisions to be made more quickly -- resulting in more flexible and proactive enterprises," said Jim Boak, vice president, Microsoft and Intel Strategic Alliances, Unisys. "As part of a longtime alliance, we continue to work with Microsoft to develop this services portfolio to assist our clients with defining and deploying their unified communications strategy on a global scale to facilitate communications anytime, anywhere, and on any device." Unisys longstanding alliance with Microsoft, along with its experience in large-scale systems implementations with Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. and Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 2000 and telecommunications solutions for both large government entities and enterprises, offers real-world evidence that, together, both companies can jointly deploy and manage the Microsoft platform and unified communications solutions to deliver secure business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets for clients. Through this collaboration, Unisys will work with its clients to create a cost-effective communications infrastructure that will better connect people, information and business processes through integrated technology. Further, Unisys will work with clients to develop a long-term roadmap for them to significantly improve their existing communications infrastructure providing solutions for messaging migration and consolidation with Microsoft Exchange Server Microsoft Exchange Server is a messaging and collaborative software product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is widely used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure solutions. 2003, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Office Communications Server Microsoft Office Communications Server, MOCS, (formerly Live Communications Server) is an enterprise real-time communications server, providing instant messaging and collaboration functionality. It is originally a spin-off from the then new feature in Exchange Server 2000. 2007, and collaboration and business intelligence with the Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. system and Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003. The end result is that Unisys helps lower the client's risk for long-term transition and migration to a converged and secure global communications platform. "We expect that IT services innovators and leaders like Unisys will play a key role in the acceleration of implementation, deployment and adoption of Microsoft's unified communications platform, while enabling clients to lower the overall risk and total cost of ownership," said Eric Swift, senior director of product management, Unified Communications Group at Microsoft. "Microsoft's vision for unified communications enables our industry partners to deliver innovative communications with revolutionary economics. We look forward to continuing to work with Unisys to help our customers gain the competitive advantage made possible by unified communications." About the Microsoft-Unisys Solutions Alliance The Microsoft and Unisys Solutions alliance offers the experience, approach and industry strategic relationship that delivers "Business Value You Can See." Together, we provide industry-specific experience delivering the economic value of Microsoft platform solutions at enterprise scale; a comprehensive approach linking strategy, process, applications and infrastructure in a visible way delivering more secure, end-to-end services that save time and money; and a close collaboration that ensures total accountability, timely access to innovation and world-class support. About Unisys Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company. Our consultants apply Unisys expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure, and server technology to help our clients achieve secure business operations. We build more secure organizations by creating visibility into clients' business operations. Leveraging Unisys 3D Visible Enterprise, we make visible the impact of their decisions - ahead of investments, opportunities and risks. For more information, visit www.unisys.com. RELEASE NO.: 0626/8684 http://www.unisys.com/about__unisys/news_a_events/06268684.htm Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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