Active Voice Introduces Repartee for Windows 2000 Unified Communications and Voice Messaging Solutions.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2002 Active Voice, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a global provider of unified messaging Having access to e-mail, voice mail and faxes via a common computer application or by telephone. For example, unified messaging may send faxes and digitized voice mail to a mail server that turns them into e-mail attachments. , computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration , and voice messaging Using voice mail as an alternative to electronic mail, in which voice messages are intentionally recorded, not because the recipient was not available. solutions, today announced availability of its new Repartee rep·ar·tee n. 1. A swift, witty reply. 2. Conversation marked by the exchange of witty retorts. See Synonyms at wit1. (R) UC (Unified Communications The real time redirection of a voice, text or e-mail message to the device closest to the intended recipient at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk phones could be routed to the user's cellphone when required. ) for Windows(R) 2000 and Repartee VM (Voice Messaging) for Windows 2000 products for small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. "The announcement of this release has been met with true excitement from our customers and resellers," said Victor T. Foia, Active Voice's president and chief executive officer. "The Repartee for Windows 2000 products were developed specifically to leverage the power, reliability and scalability of the Windows 2000 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Our goal was to build upon Repartee's proven software code with a powerful platform in order to provide our customers with a solid communications foundation." Repartee for Windows 2000 solutions include several benefits offered by the Windows 2000 operating system. For example, a new Windows-based administration console allows Repartee for Windows 2000 products to be administered from any Windows PC An x86-based computer that runs some version of Windows. See x86 and Windows. on a LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. (local area network). This new console is intuitively designed and is accessible via an IP connection, making system administrators more efficient when managing the Repartee system. In addition, the Windows 2000 Server includes familiar maintenance utilities, which eliminate the need for Windows system administrators to learn new software interfaces. The Windows 2000 Server operating system See network operating system. will also allow future product releases to seamlessly support new features and powerful third-party applications such as text-to-speech, speech recognition and various IP integrations. "We have wanted a unified messaging system that takes full advantage of the Windows 2000 operating system," commented Barry Porch, a top Active Voice reseller from Watson Communications (Norristown, Pa.) who has beta-tested Repartee UC. "The new Windows-based administration console is easy-to-use, and basic system administration functionality is straightforward. Using our existing Repartee knowledge has helped ensure a smooth transition to the Windows 2000 products." Repartee for Windows 2000 Solutions The Repartee UC and Repartee VM products were designed to provide small and medium-sized businesses with sophisticated voice and unified messaging functionality, as well as a foundation for their future communications needs. Repartee UC brings users the power of centralized message control through advanced unified messaging, voice mail and automated attendant In telephony, an automated attendant (also auto attendant or auto-attendant, or sometimes autoattendant or AA) system allows callers to be automatically transferred to a user's extension without the intervention of a receptionist. functionality. Its optional suite of unified messaging and call control applications integrate Repartee UC with a LAN to allow users to manage their messages over the telephone, or from the PC using the Microsoft(R) Outlook(R) Inbox. Repartee UC provides businesses with future growth and customization, as it can grow and expand to meet an organization's communications needs. Repartee VM allows users to efficiently manage messages and live telephone traffic through its powerful voice mail, automated attendant and audiotext functionality. It offers sophisticated features, such as call screening, personal secretary, message delivery, and notification to ensure that messages are accessed quickly and easily. In addition, Repartee VM supports a smooth upgrade to Repartee UC for businesses that need advanced unified messaging and desktop call control capabilities. Built upon the robust Repartee software code and Windows 2000 Server operating system, the Repartee UC and VM solutions provide businesses with a solid communications foundation. Over the next year, the company is pursuing an aggressive development schedule. It is planning a feature release approximately every quarter in order to deliver powerful new enhancements and third-party applications to its customers worldwide. In addition, the company is offering its Repartee customers attractively priced upgrades to the Repartee for Windows 2000 products. For additional information, please visit the Active Voice Web site: http://www.activevoice.com/products/repartee2k/index.html. About Active Voice Active Voice, LLC, a subsidiary of NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. America, Inc., is a global provider of unified messaging, computer telephony, and voice messaging solutions, powering the communications infrastructure of businesses worldwide. The Seattle-based company has offices in the United States, Australia, and the Netherlands. Over 100,000 Active Voice systems have been installed in more than 60 countries. Active Voice's products are sold through a network of independent telecommunications manufacturers, dealers, computer resellers, and strategic partners. For more information, visit our Web site at www.activevoice.com, or contact Active Voice's Sales Support at 877/864-8948 or by e-mail at sales@activevoice.com. For more information, photographs, and interviews please contact the following: Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most : Amy Thomas, 206/441-4700, ext. 1197, pr@activevoice.com Web site: www.activevoice.com Brand and product names in this document are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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