NEC expands cloud services globally

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NEC Corp has announced the expansion of UNIVERGE(R) Cloud Services, a set of enhanced Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings to help businesses improve IT operations, cash flow and to thrive in a competitive global economy.

These services will be released in the U.S in the second quarter of 2012. Services in other regions will follow later in the year.

NEC’s Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is an expanded SaaS that includes a comprehensive suite of voice, data and video services featuring a simple, web-based end-user client that is deployable across virtually any device, including PCs, smartphones and tablets. The UCaaS offers a wide array of options, such as IP telephony, voicemail, audio and video conferencing, as well as Web collaboration, presence and IM and contact centers – all in a simple, service-based model designed to replace high costs with an affordable monthly fee.

“Organizations today aim to minimize the costs from purchasing equipment that requires complex operation and expensive upgrades,” said Taichiro Hashizawa, Vice President and Executive General Manager, NEC Corporation. “UNIVERGE Cloud Services are designed to empower businesses with the tools to be productive, competitive and profitable, while minimizing operational efforts. NEC’s long-standing presence in the market also provides customers with the peace of mind they seek from a cloud services provider.”