In response to the aging infrastructure of the campus telephone system, Simmons Technology has initiated a project to fully replace the system and all telephones at the College. After reviewing several viable options during a competitive bidding process, we have chosen a solution provided by Avaya, a worldwide leader in business communications.

The new system will provide a cost effective solution that integrates well with our current infrastructure. Additional features of the new system include enhanced emergency notifications, improved disaster recovery, mobile twinning (which connects cell phones to office phones), and a voice activated campus directory.

A phased deployment of this project will occur during the Spring 2015 semester. When complete, the replacement of the telephone system at Simmons will represent a major technology upgrade and will provide the College with a stable, long-term solution.