Hewlett-Packard Company and Nortel Networks
has announced a network services alliance under which the companies will
jointly deliver network lifecycle services and support, including
consulting, design, support and reselling of Nortel Networks' solutions.
This announcement reinforces Nortel Networks' Unified Networks strategy
to provide a comprehensive set of products and services that will help
customers make the transition from today's segregated voice and data
networks to the single network infrastructure of tomorrow.
As part of the Nortel Networks Global Solutions Partner Program, HP
will resell Nortel Networks' data networking products to enterprise
customers worldwide. In addition, Nortel Networks will offer customers
improved support by leveraging HP's portfolio of network service, support
and financing services. HP has made a significant investment in training
and certification, including meeting Premier Service Partner requirements,
and currently offers some of the most comprehensive service and support
capabilities of all Nortel Networks' Global Solutions Partners. These
services will be delivered to customers worldwide through the Nortel
Networks Global Solutions Partner Program, Nortel Networks' broadest
Business Partner designation reserved for select Nortel Networks Business
Partners.