The role of IT in business has long been fundamental in facilitating operations, but recent years have witnessed an explosion in new technology and a much wider awareness of the benefits it can bring. Mitel's Alison Brewer puts the spotlight on IT departments who are under increasing pressure to deliver solutions that meet a growing demand from employees bringing their own devices to work and the overall consumerisation of IT.
Alison Brewer
(Enterprise Account Director) Mitel Networks
Alison has over 20 years experience within the Communications Industry and has overseen Mitels transition from traditional circuit switched telephony and applications to the now widespread adoption of Mitel’s IP, Virtual and Unified Communications portfolio.In her previous role as Solutions Marketing Manager Alison was responsible for devising many of Mitels Sales and Marketing Propositions. Alison was also responsible for Mitels Unified Communications and Mobility propositions for the EMEA region and articulating Mitels value to all types of internal and external clients.In her current role, as Enterprise Account Director with Mitel in the UK, Alison focuses within the public sector helping organisations address the on-going communications challenges encountered.

Mitel Corporate Overview
Mitel® (Nasdaq:MITL) is a leading global provider of business communications and collaboration software and services. Mitel’s Freedom architecture provides the flexibility and simplicity organizations need to support today’s dynamic work environment. Through a single cloud-ready software stream, Mitel delivers a powerful suite of advanced communications and collaboration capabilities that; provides freedom from walled garden architectures and enables organizations to implement best-of-breed solutions on any network; extends the “in-office” experience anywhere, on any device; and offers choice of commercial options to fit business needs. We operate in over 100 countries, with our sales and service organization
of over 70 offices, and support over 1,600 value-added resellers and partners. For more than 35 years, thousands of businesses worldwide have invested in and relied on Mitel’s market leading portfolio of communications solutions to help them improve their business performance.
Mitel Freedom
• Connect with one number, one identity, one software stream
• Communicate, collaborate from anywhere, on any device
• Break away from ‘walled garden’ architectures
• Choose commercial options to fit your business
Wednesday 19 October 1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
Consumerisation - the changing role of IT
Alison Brewer, Enterprise Account Director, Mitel Networks
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The role of IT in business has long been fundamental in facilitating operations, but recent years have witnessed an explosion in new technology and a much wider awareness of the benefits it can bring. Mitel's Alison Brewer puts the spotlight on IT departments who are under increasing pressure to deliver solutions that meet a growing demand from employees bringing their own devices to work and the overall consumerisation of IT.