Business telecommunications and IT systems

du Pré plc, provider of IT and telecoms services throughout Berkshire and the UK, has announced an Avaya scheme to help businesses switch telephone systems.

Similar to the current Government initiative to reward drivers for scrapping their old car, Avaya is offering cash rewards to people who swap their existing telephone systems for a new Avaya model.

Furthermore, du Pré has added to this incentive two further reasons to swap by providing 0% finance deals and ensuring schools receive a summer installation in time for next term.

• Cash reward
• 0% finance
• Summer installation

30 Years Experience

Speaking about the campaign, Nick Morris, Avaya Channel Account Manager, said,

"du Pré is perfectly positioned to help schools and businesses with this offer, especially with their thirty years’ experience installing telephone systems throughout the UK.

"Avaya has a tough selection process for companies wanting to sell their telephone systems. du Pré meets this, and furthermore, is able to add real value to ensure customers receive a high level of service."

The IP500 Telephone System from Avaya

The Avaya IP500 telephone system includes some very useful features, such as the ability to link straight into Microsoft Outlook for true Unified Communications. This enables (for example) voicemail messages to be emailed and then saved as a .wav file, meaning you can keep it for ever and access it whenever you want.

The system will also interface seamlessly with CRM and Accounting systems, such as ACT! and Goldmine. Amongst other things, this allows calls to be made directly from the software – a small, yet highly convenient, feature of the system.

Summer Places Going Already

Richard Jones, Sales Director for du Pré, said, "We have worked closely with a large number of schools and businesses for many years. I really feel the Avaya IP500 system is perfect for many of our existing customers but things are moving quickly and spaces for a summer installation have already started to be filled."

Richard continued, "Now is the time for any business or school considering a swap to act. This is only a short-term offer and is a very exciting package when channelled through du Pré."