I had the great pleasure of spending some time talking with Gurmeet Lamba from Clarus Systems at the ITExpo in Los Angeles this past September. He struck me personally as one of the most thoughtful and insightful new contacts I made at the conference. On top of that, I was struck by the depth of insight that went into Clarus solutions.

Today, Clarus Systems announced that it is expanding the reach for its integrated management and testing solutions for IP Communication deployments, upgrades and transformations within Latin America through its strategic alliance with NextiraOne Mexico _ a global provider of integrated enterprise network solutions and services that enable effective, reliable business communications. The partnership was developed in response to demands for certification solutions to test and verify proper functionality of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) deployments.

Through this partnership, NextiraOne Mexico will integrate ClarusIPC Plus+ into its current offerings, allowing the company to resell the application as an add-on product or comprehensive solution to their customers. With ClarusIPC Plus+, NextiraOne Mexico now has the ability to offer a turnkey solution that will enable customers to validate 100% of their deployments without outlaying the time and expense typically associated with this type of comprehensive feature, functionality and performance management.

As a critical first step in solidifying this strategic alliance, NextiraOne Mexico showcased ClarusIPC Plus+ at the Cisco Networkers Conference in Acapulco, Mexico November 26-28, 2007.

NextiraOne Becomes Clarus Systems' Premier Managed Services Provider in Mexico

NextiraOne Mexico Showcased ClarusIPC(R) Plus+ Solution at Cisco Networkers Conference in Acapulco, Mexico Nov. 26 - 28

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clarus Systems, Inc., a leading provider of integrated management and testing solutions for IP Communication deployments, upgrades and transformations, today announced a strategic alliance with NextiraOne Mexico – a global provider of integrated enterprise network solutions and services that enable effective, reliable business communications. The partnership was developed in response to demands for certification solutions to test and verify proper functionality of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) deployments.

Through this partnership, NextiraOne Mexico will integrate ClarusIPC Plus+ into its current offerings, allowing the company to resell the application as an add-on product or comprehensive solution to their customers. With ClarusIPC Plus+, NextiraOne Mexico now has the ability to offer a turnkey solution that will enable customers to validate 100% of their deployments without outlaying the time and expense typically associated with this type of comprehensive feature, functionality and performance management.

An enhanced version of Clarus Systems’ flagship application, ClarusIPC Plus+ includes a Voice Monitor module to help users monitor voice quality, service availability, and security conditions through the use of a sophisticated rules and policy engine. It also includes the Help Desk module, which empowers Tier 1 responders to be more effective by reducing end user involvement during troubleshooting. The standard ClarusIPC application is utilized by enterprises, systems integrators and managed service providers (MSPs) to support the deployment and optimization of CUCM solutions. ClarusIPC is scalable and offers remote certification, configuration analysis, and troubleshooting – further validating operational integrity while building the foundation for a Unified Communications network. ClarusIPC is the only testing solution endorsed by Cisco in the Best Practices guide, "Steps to Success" and recently received the “Best Tools” award from Cisco’s IP Telecommunications User Group (CIPTUG).

“We are excited to leverage NextiraOne Mexico as the number one Cisco procurement and deployment enterprise to build our presence in Latin America, starting with Mexico as the largest country in the region,” explained Brendan F. Reidy, President and CEO of Clarus Systems. “The combination of our solution with their domain expertise in the region will offer customers a unique product offering, especially the integration of our ClarusIPC Plus+ with new Voice Monitor.”

As a critical first step in solidifying this strategic alliance, NextiraOne Mexico showcased ClarusIPC Plus+ at the Cisco Networkers Conference in Acapulco, Mexico November 26 – 28, 2007. The conference provided opportunities for technical training and offers sessions for business managers, IT organizations and more. NextiraOne Mexico was proud to be a premier sponsor and was featured at one of the main booths surrounding the Cisco kiosk in the exhibition hall.

“The Cisco Networkers show in Acapulco provided us with the ideal forum to showcase our newest offerings that are integrated with ClarusIPC Plus+,” said Michael Reed, President of NextiraOne Mexico. “We are thrilled to be Clarus Systems’ premier partner and reseller in Mexico, and look forward to a fruitful and enduring partnership with the company.”

For more information about the Cisco Networkers 2007 Conference in Acapulco, Mexico, please visit: http://www.cisco.com/web/LA/networkers/mx/index.html

About Clarus Systems, Inc.
Clarus Systems, Inc. (www.clarussystems.com) provides integrated management, testing and monitoring solutions for IP Communication and Contact Center deployments, upgrades and transformations. Privately held and based in Redwood City, Calif., Clarus Systems is widely recognized for its award-winning application, ClarusIPC®, which maximizes system availability and performance through automated, end-to-end testing, monitoring, reporting, troubleshooting, and operations management. With over half-a-million devices tested, Clarus Systems' solutions ensure ongoing, validated telephony environments that can serve as the foundation for unified communications. The company attributes its success to its roster of elite Global 2000 enterprises, system integrators, and managed service providers within the financial services, aerospace & energy, and public sector & education market segments.

About NextiraOne Mexico
NextiraOne Mexico has 20 years of experience in the domestic market networks, achieving a leadership position built upon a team of professionals with many years of experience. Relying on the latest technology and trained engineers, NextiraOne Mexico offers specialized services to businesses of implementation and consulting Unified Communications, and videoconferencing and data. NextiraOne Mexico, a Gold Partner of Cisco Systems, was recently recognized as the Best Partner of the year in Mexico, Best Emerging Technology Partner, Best Partner of the Year in IP Communications and globally as Best Partner in Latin America among many others. For more information, visit www.nextiraone.com.mx.

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