HP turns to ShoreTel for mobile unified communications

A deal between ShoreTel and HP will see the IT giant selling the ShoreTel Mobility mobile unified communications software as part of its fixed/mobile convergence portfolio.

"By collaborating with HP, ShoreTel will continue to empower enterprises to easily turn the chaos of BYOD into a powerful, cost-saving and productivity enhancing phenomenon," said Mark Arman, vice president of business development at ShoreTel.

Imran Khan, HP's vice president, network consulting, said "With the growing virtual workplace, now more than ever employees rely on mobile research to stay connected.

"By collaborating with ShoreTel, clients are empowered to extend desk phone and UC capabilities to their mobile devices, allowing them to easily share information, increase responsiveness and improve productivity, all during reducing overall telecom costs."