Extron Joins Avaya DevConnect Program; Audio DSP Processors Now Rated "Avaya Compliant"

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• Joins network of companies transforming the customer experience with solutions that leverage Avaya's unified communications and contact center capabilities
• Extron DMP 128 Plus V Audio DSP Processors compatible with key Avaya unified communications solutions

Anaheim, CA - June 11, 2018 — Extron Electronics, a leading manufacturer of Pro Audio Video (A/V) system integration products, today announced it has been selected by Avaya for membership as a Technology Partner in the Avaya DevConnect program, and that its DMP 128 Plus V Audio Processors are compliant with key unified communications solutions from Avaya. Avaya is a global leader in digital communications software, services and devices for businesses of all sizes. Avaya delivers open, intelligent and customizable solutions for contact centers and unified communications that create seamless communication experiences for our customers, and their customers.

Extron is the developer of the DMP 128 Plus Series of Audio DSP Processors, with two models that include up to eight VoIP lines. As a DevConnect Technology Partner, the Extron DMP 128 Plus V models have been compliance-tested by Avaya for compatibility with the Avaya Aura^® 7.1 and IP Office^™ 10.1 Platforms, enabling companies to confidently integrate local A/V solutions with their VoIP communications.

The Avaya DevConnect program promotes the development, compliance-testing, and co-marketing of innovative third-party solutions that are compatible with standards-based Avaya solutions. Member organizations have expertise in a broad range of capabilities – spanning collaboration, management, analytics, reporting, and communications-enabled business process applications – helping joint customers extend the value of their collaboration and contact center investments and accelerate the speed at which their organization delivers true value to the bottom line.

“Membership in the Avaya developer community underscores our commitment to providing solid, real world solutions to our integrators and end users,” said Casey Hall, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Extron Electronics. “Our shared customers can be confident that Extron’s VoIP solutions have been engineered and tested for ease of integration, and years of reliable and cost-effective use.”

The Avaya DevConnect program currently includes thousands of software and hardware developer companies, integrators, service providers, and customers. Members have created a broad array of innovative solutions tested for Avaya compliance, including natural language speech recognition applications, mobile and emergency notification services, specialized computer telephony integration and reporting capabilities, and applications tailored for specific vertical industries.

Through the DevConnect program, Avaya provides companies with a wide range of technical education, access, and support for many Avaya platforms and interfaces, often at no cost to Registered members. Technology Partners receive additional benefits in terms of in-depth, joint compliance testing activities and co-marketing support, based on their alignment with Avaya strategy and value offered to Avaya customers. DevConnect Technology Partners like Extron Electronics must meet rigorous criteria for customer satisfaction, product support, business operations, marketing, and sales.

“Technology Partners like Extron Electronics are helping Avaya promote complete, integrated solutions,” said Eric Rossman, vice president, Partnerships and Alliances, Avaya. “Extron’s new VoIP solutions bring a wealth of A/V experience that enable clear, natural communication experiences for all conferencing participants even in challenging conditions. We are pleased to have Extron join our developer community.”

Membership information and a listing of solutions developed and tested under the DevConnect program are available at www.avaya.com/devconnect.

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