Conferences are back – with a vengeance. During May and June, I attended five conferences/analyst events:
Now that I can catch my breath, here’s a recap of the event highlights.
No company in our space has had more drama than Avaya, since well, Nortel. At times that comparison seemed apt, but they diverge when strong leadership and sound strategy enter the picture. There’s a big difference between where Avaya is today and their second encounter with Chapter 11. That difference largely boils down to those two factors, and they were front and center during last week’s ENGAGE event in Orlando. I can’t think of another vendor that has emerged twice from Chapter 11, and with that in the rear-view mirror, Act III looks promising.
At Avaya Engage, Avaya’s customer and partner event recently held in Orlando, CEO Alan Masarek had one key message: Avaya is back. After its second bankruptcy, many people wondered if there was a third (or fourth?) act for the company. Based on what I saw and heard at Avaya Engage, I’d say the answer is yes.