The offer, which includes a three month payment deferral for 'bedding-in' of new technology, is currently available through the network of Alcatel-Lucent Business Partners. The offer can be used to fund Alcatel-Lucent's complete portfolio of Enterprise solutions.
The company says that in the current economic climate, many organisations are finding it difficult to keep their technology up to date, as the rapid changes taking place across customer communication channels – such as social media and integrated voice and data solutions – are making it increasingly difficult for companies to stay competitive.
Trevor Evans, Alcatel-Lucent Financial Services, said, "In today's economic situation many companies are finding it more expensive and difficult to negotiate traditional loan facilities to take advantage of a rapidly changing communications environment. Partnering with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions in this offering has already enabled many of our customers to implement new technology to manage their communication needs more effectively.
Because of our success with the 0% finance offer last year, we have decided to re-introduce it for this extended period to enable more of our customers to take advantage of the benefits of investing in our technology solutions."
Martin Rix, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, commented, “We look forward to continuing this financing offer in partnership with Alcatel-Lucent Financial Services. By enabling customers to spread the cost of their investment in technology over the product's useful life, companies can gain significant ROI benefits.
Combining forces with Alcatel-Lucent Financial Services allows us to offer their Business Partners and their customers a flexible payment scheme to assist them in financing communications technology upgrades."