APEX Voice Communications Introduces Axiom -- The All-in-One Prepaid Calling Solution.SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 1997--Pre-paid calling providers now have an option for unlimited network and service expansion with the industry's first single system pre-paid calling platform. The new system, AXIOM(TM), being introduced by APEX Voice Communications, is the first to offer a single, comprehensive solution to providers of pre-paid calling plans. "At an extremely competitive price point, the AXIOM platform combines virtually unlimited expandability and support for worldwide implementation with a robust built-in accounting database and a Web-based interface for ease of use," said Elhum Vahdat, vice president of APEX Voice Communications. "By providing a scaleable, full-featured accounting solution that also offers call processing In telecommunication, the term call processing has the following meanings:
Expandability Single AXIOM systems can grow from a low end of 96-120 ports (four T1/E1 links), capable of supporting up to 500,000 minutes per month, to client-server network configurations supporting more than 2,400 lines and 20 million minutes per month. Other single platform solutions are available for six T1/E1 links, eight T1/E1 links and ten T1/E1 links. The largest single platform can process up to two million minutes per month. "In most cases, AXIOM systems can be installed in as little as two weeks for first-time installations, and expansion takes only a few days," Vahdat said. "Most customers are on line just a few days after initial installation." AXIOM customers also can attend a three-day training class in APEX's Virginia training facility to learn how to manage, program and install AXIOM platforms. In addition, APEX engineers can install systems and provide on-site training programs. Support programs up to 24x7 are also available. International Capabilities A unique feature of the AXIOM platform is its support for worldwide telephony protocols, including standard and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. protocols for T1 and E1, with SS7 available as an option. AXIOM's signaling power allows single systems to be interfaced to multiple carriers. This lets service providers locating systems in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. to set up least-cost routing tables to maximize use of multiple carriers. Powerful Database AXIOM's real-time billing database supports up to 50 million personal identification numbers (PINs). AXIOM also provides full dealer accounting capability. PINs can be downloaded to diskette The official name for the floppy disk. See floppy disk. diskette - floppy disk or backup tape See tape backup. , or sent to a printer. Easy-to-Use, Web-Compatible Interface Providers can use a web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. interface to check on system performance in real-time, activate and deactivate de·ac·ti·vate tr.v. de·ac·ti·vat·ed, de·ac·ti·vat·ing, de·ac·ti·vates 1. To render inactive or ineffective. 2. To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent). 3. PINs, and download statistical information. AXIOM's "Snapshot" screen tells providers how many lines are currently active and the number of minutes processed per day or month. Data also can be downloaded to virtually any desktop reporting program for analysis. With the web browser interface, prepaid resellers can easily access systems screens remotely via local area network or Internet connection, enabling "lights out" operation. About APEX Voice Communications Founded in 1989, APEX Voice Communications is a leading international manufacturer of open architecture Enhanced Services platforms. Specializing in high-density configurations, the APEX product line includes: OmniVox(R)-- computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration and call processing solution that includes a graphical applications generator/service creation tool for IVR (Interactive Voice Response) An automated telephone information system that speaks to the caller with a combination of fixed voice menus and data extracted from databases in real time. , audiotex, conferencing/chat and voice/fax mail applications; OmniNet(R) -- a Web-based service provisioning tool accessed via any Java-enabled browser for controlling large LAN- or WAN- based installation; and, Bill+(TM) -- a telephone company billing database for long- distance, debit card debit card, card that allows the cost of goods or services that are purchased to be deducted directly from the purchaser's checking account. They can also be used at automated teller machines for withdrawing cash from the user's checking account. call processing, pre-paid cellular and international callback The practice of circumventing the high cost of international toll calls by mixing conferencing with special signaling to allow an overseas call to be placed via a U.S. dialtone at much lower rates. applications. Utilizing industry-standard components, APEX platforms support the Pentium PC, Digital AlphaServer, VME-Bus, UNIX/Solaris, Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and Dialogic. The company has more than 100,000 lines installed worldwide answering more than 100 million calls per day. For more information on AXIOM, call APEX Voice Communications at 800/727-3970 in the United States, +49 89.361.2323 in Europe, +1 954.341.3841 in Latin America/Caribbean, or +1 818.379.8400 worldwide. Or, contact the company via Email at sales@apexvoice.com and visit the company's web site at apexvoice.com. -0- OmniVox and OmniNet are registered trademarks, and Axiom and Bill+ are trademarks of APEX Voice Communications Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: The Garfield Group Steve Goodman Steve Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk music singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. The writer of "City of New Orleans", made popular by Arlo Guthrie, Goodman won two Grammy Awards. , 609/396-0946, ext. 12 sgoodman@garfieldgroup.com or APEX Voice Communications Elhum Vahdat, 818/379-8400, ext. 104 www.apexvoice.com |
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