Aspect Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for 2010 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure Worldwide

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Aspect, a global provider of unified communications (UC) and collaboration services and software, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the leaders quadrant of the 2010 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide report. Gartner has evaluated Aspect based on completeness of vision and ability to execute. Additionally, Aspect states that its forward-looking strategy and proven product value are enhanced through its equity relationship with unified communications leader, Microsoft.

As stated by Gartner, they evaluate “contact center infrastructure providers on the quality and efficacy of the processes, systems, methods and procedures that enable contact center performance to be competitive, efficient and effective and to positively affect revenue, retention and reputation. Ultimately, they are judged on their ability to capitalize on their vision.”

“Aspect believes the positioning underscores our visionary leadership in creating unified communications applications on a unified platform to help contact centers achieve their business objectives and further emphasizes the company’s confidence in our strategic direction,” said Jim Foy, president and chief executive officer, Aspect. “Our focus today is on the next generation contact center that positions our valued customers to take advantage of and participate in exciting new advances in communications and collaboration, and to help them address dynamic customer requirements in the age of consumer-generated content.”

The Gartner Magic Quadrant analyzes the vendors in an industry and categorizes them in the “leaders,” “challengers,” “visionaries,” or “niche players” quadrants.

Gartner “Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide” by D. Kraus, S. Blood, G. Johnson, February 22, 2010.   

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About Aspect
Aspect is a global software and IT services firm specializing in applying Microsoft unified communications and collaboration to help customers achieve optimal results through enhanced business processes across the enterprise and in the contact center. Aspect provides IT consulting, integration services and business applications. For more information, visit www.aspect.com. Follow Aspect on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/AspectUC.