3Com Corporation Selects HearMe SoftPHONE Technology To Enhance Its SIP-based IP Telephony Solution.Business Editors/Technology Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2000 HearMe (Nasdaq:HEAR) today announced that 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) has selected and licensed HearMe(TM) SoftPHONE(TM) technology for incorporation into 3Com(R) SIP Solutions, Internet-centric voice solutions that enable service providers to offer new telephony features and services. 3Com will integrate HearMe's SoftPHONE into 3Com SIP Solutions, allowing end-user customers to access the functionality of a standard phone handset through their PC desktops. "3Com SIP Solutions simplify access to intelligent IP networks and bring new functionality and efficiency to communications," explained Anand Varadachari, director of strategic alliances, Voice Solutions, 3Com. "HearMe's PC client expertise and flexible VoIP application technology is a facet facet /fac·et/ (fas´it) a small plane surface on a hard body, as on a bone. fac·et n. 1. A small smooth area on a bone or other firm structure. 2. of the many differentiated services Offerings that can be classified by type, or quality, of service. For example, a differentiated services network could prioritize real time traffic for a higher fee. available through 3Com SIP Solutions. This technology simplifies how end-user customers utilize and manage their phones." The HearMe SoftPHONE is a software solution that replicates the functionality of IP phones, allowing personal computers to place and receive calls via a data network. The product supports class 4 and 5 type telephony features such as call transfer, call hold, call forward, caller ID A telephone company service that sends the caller's telephone number between the first and second ring of the call. If the calling number is not blocked, the calling number is displayed on the handset or base station of the called party. , and last number redial In telecommunication, an automatic redial is a service feature that allows the user to dial, by depressing a single key or a few keys, the most recent telephone number dialed at that instrument. . Because it is fully compliant with the Session Initiation Protocol (protocol) Session Initiation Protocol - (SIP) A very simple text-based application-layer control protocol. It creates, modifies, and terminates sessions with one or more participants. Such sessions include Internet telephony and multimedia conferences. It is described in RFC 2543. (SIP) standard, it is compatible within any SIP-based network. HearMe SoftPHONE is designed to work with HearMe VoiceSERVER(TM), an advanced VoIP application technology platform supporting PC-to-phone, phone-to-phone, and PC-to-PC voice communications. In conjunction with HearMe VoiceSERVER technology, the HearMe SoftPHONE can leverage the intelligence of the IP-based network to support advanced communications services and capabilities such as IP-based conferencing See teleconferencing. . "Using a VoIP-based model, technology leaders can revolutionize rev·o·lu·tion·ize tr.v. rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·es 1. To bring about a radical change in: Television has revolutionized news coverage. 2. communications with new enhanced applications," said Rob Csongor, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of HearMe. "As a leader and innovator in this market, 3Com is driving the adoption of IP-based communications solutions. The fact that 3Com has selected our technology reinforces our efforts to date, and we are excited to see that the market momentum is being driven and accelerated by leaders like 3Com." The HearMe SoftPHONE is fully customizable and designed to meet the needs of technology and service providers creating next generation VoIP-based communications. For additional information on licensing the HearMe SoftPhone, visit the HearMe Web site at http://www.hearme.com/applications/sipphones/. About 3Com Corporation 3Com simplifies how people connect to information and services through easy-to-use, connectivity products and solutions for consumers and commercial organizations. The company also provides access infrastructures and IP services platforms for network service providers. For further information, visit www.3com.com or the press site at www.3com.com/pressbox. About HearMe HearMe (Nasdaq:HEAR) develops next generation VoIP application technologies that deliver increased productivity and flexibility in communication by integrating the capabilities of the telephone, mobile devices, and the Internet. The Company's industry-leading PC-to-phone, phone-to-phone, and PC-to-PC VoIP application technologies add value to a variety of business applications including customer relationship management and eCalling for telecom service providers. HearMe is already voice-enabling products and services from such leading companies as QUALCOMM, Evoke, Ask Jeeves Noun 1. Ask Jeeves - a widely used search engine accepting plain English questions or phrases or terms trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product , LivePerson, and eshare Communications. Founded in early 1995 as Mpath Interactive, Inc., HearMe is located in Mountain View, Calif., and can be reached at www.hearme.com or 650/429-3900. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, changing legislation and government regulation; HearMe's dependence on its ability to significantly increase its revenue from HearMe Technology Products customers; to launch new products; to maintain and develop strategic relationships with media, Internet and technology companies; to recruit engineering and sales staff; to compete effectively. These and other risk factors are described in detail in HearMe's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the period ended December 31, 1999, HearMe's Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the period ended September 30, 2000, and in HearMe's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. HearMe and VoiceSERVER are trademarks of HearMe. 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. All other product or service names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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