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ACS Targets Telemarketing Companies and SOHO Professionals with Reduced Footprint Headset Telephone; Colleague: The Headset Telephone for Today's Space Intensive Work Environment.


SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1996--ACS Wireless, Inc. the leader in telephone headset technology, today announced a new product targeted to outbound telemarketing telemarketing, the practice of selling goods or services to customers by means of the telephone or of surveying consumer preferences in telephone conversations.  companies and SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent.  professionals.

The new Colleague(TM) headset telephone offers sleek contemporary styling, in a rugged compact design. Equally at home in a small office, the affordably priced Colleague meets the strict call center standards of durability, sound quality, and functionality.

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 Walt Smith, vice president Sales and Marketing: "We developed Colleague to conserve space, because desk tops are becoming more crowded. Many outbound telemarketing groups and virtually all SOHO professionals only need a single-line telephone. Colleague provides push-button (electronics) push-button - A roughly fingertip-sized plastic cover attached to a spring-loaded, normally-open switch, which, when pressed, closes the switch. Typical examples are the keys on a computer or calculator keyboard and mouse buttons.  answering and completely eliminates the need for a handset by incorporating a full-function telephone with a headset amplifier."

Colleague features a recorder input, which is unique for a headset telephone. Smith said: "We added a recording jack specifically for outbound telemarketing companies. Recording, then listening to calls, is one of the fastest ways for an individual to improve customer service and selling skills. Small businesses will benefit as well."

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 Ultra(TM), Expression, and Contour LX(TM). The unit features one-touch answering, 10-number programmable memory, a locking mute button, and a headset stand that increases headset life and further reduces desktop clutter. Colleague installs easily into any single-line telephone jack, including computer applications-just plug and play!

Smith added, "Colleague is the easiest way for small office handset users to improve productivity, reduce fatigue, and enjoy the benefits of hands-free communication." ACS will market Colleague through its existing distributor channels. The unit carries a one-year factory warranty.

ACS Wireless, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells telephony, computer, and wireless headsets, as well as related accessories, shipped worldwide from its Scotts Valley, CA headquarters.

CONTACT: ACS Wireless, Inc.

Beverly Robinson, 408/461-3207

brobinson@acs.com
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