Colorado-Based Chamber of Commerce Integrates Voice and Data Using Qwest VoIP Solution

DENVER --(Business Wire)-- The Aurora Chamber of Commerce, serving businesses in Colorado's third-largest city, recently upgraded its office to an integrated voice and data platform using a unified communications solution designed and implemented by Qwest (News - Alert) Communications (NYSE: Q) and ShoreTel (NASDAQ: SHOR).

KEY FACTS Qwest and the chamber expanded their existing relationship to include Qwest iQ® Integrated Access service, which combines voice and data capabilities.

iQ Integrated Access uses business-class IP technology to bring voice and data together in a single solution that delivers increased performance at a lower total cost of ownership.

Qwest's iQ solution feeds an advanced voice and messaging system designed by ShoreTel. This system is known for being simple to use and administer and gives users added choice and flexibility with Unified Communications (News - Alert), including call routing, conferencing and voicemail handling.

The chamber is using the Qwest QControl management Web portal for account management, performance monitoring and network configuration.

Equipment, including ShoreTel's (News - Alert) IP 230 and 560 handsets, were selected for simplicity in design and function. ShoreTel provides a Web-based administration tool for its hardware and software.

In addition to the IP-enabled voice solution, Qwest also is providing Internet access, giving the chamber the capability to utilize its Wi-Fi. With the addition of Wi-Fi, visitors to the chamber can log on to the Internet, a convenient benefit that previously was not available.

By bundling its voice and data services with Qwest, the chamber has realized substantial monthly savings over its prior solution. Using Qwest teleconferencing services, chamber members also now can avoid the cost of traveling to meetings.

SUPPORTING QUOTES George Peck, vice president, Aurora Chamber of Commerce:"Technology is changing very rapidly and, like our chamber members, we want to stay on the leading edge. Qwest has delivered a more seamless and reliable system than we had before. And because it's scalable, we can grow it as we need to. That's extremely important to us." Chris Ancell, executive vice president, Qwest Business Markets Group:"Integrating voice and data on a single platform enables small and large business alike to balance the need for best-in-class technology and its cost. VoIP enables businesses like the Aurora Chamber of Commerce to be more productive. Most importantly, integrated voice and data helps them deliver better service to their members." SUPPORTING RESOURCES George Peck Video Interview Qwest iQ® Integrated Access Webinar Replay: Do More, Spend Less: How Service Providers Can Help Consolidate IT Expenses ShoreTel UC System About Qwest Business Qwest Business is a choice of 95 percent of Fortune 500 companies, offering a comprehensive portfolio of data and voice networking communications solutions to enterprises, government agencies and educational institutions of all sizes. The Qwest network backbone covers the entire continental United States and has one of the largest fiber footprints in the U.S., capable of supporting 40 Gbps data transmission rates now and 100 Gbps soon. Go to Qwest.com/business to see why enterprises coast-to-coast rely on Qwest for first-class communications solutions and to learn more about Qwest's commitment to perfecting the customer experience.

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