Responsible for delivering IT services to AXA Group companies, AXA Tech employs 2,200 people, operates in 11 countries, and has an annual budget of ?600 million (U.S.$755 million). To increase collaboration between employees all over the world, reduce travel expenses, and provide access to the latest project documents, the company has deployed a new communications infrastructure based on Microsoft technology. The new system, which incorporates Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft Office Live Meeting, and Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005; helps employees overcome language barriers with a mix of verbal, written, and video communications.
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