Advanced Computer Communications and Ubiquity Software Limited unveil CTI desktop applications for small office/home office Internetworking.SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 1996--Advanced Computer Communications Inc. (ACC See adaptive cruise control. ) and Ubiquity Software Limited, of the United Kingdom, Tuesday announced the world's first desktop computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration software designed to control and configure a remote access router A network device used to connect remote sites via private lines or public carriers. The router is required at both ends and provides the protocol conversion between the internal network (LAN) and the external network (WAN). See remote access concentrator and remote access server. , specifically ACC's Congo Voice Router. ACC and Ubiquity introduce several unprecedented features as enhancements to ACC's popular Web Wizard application which allows Congo Voice Router users to install and configure the router within minutes from a browser running on a personal computer. From Web Wizard's graphical interface See GUI. , users can now access an on-line "address book" and initiate and receive phone calls to the POTS ports on the Congo Voice Router -- all via a point-and-click desktop interface. Additionally, the manual dial feature allows users to initiate phone calls by dialing phone numbers from a graphical keyboard and clicking the "dial" button. Incoming call notification identifies the incoming caller by displaying a pop-up window in business card format. Call management and call logging capabilities are also available, allowing users to control and track ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. usage. The call control features allow users to limit on-line connection times so there are no surprises when the telephone bill arrives. To further save on phone charges, users can program their ISDN usage based on time of day; for example, Congo Voice Router can be programmed to disable calls and data transfers over the weekend when the office is empty or program data transfers to occur only during reduced tariff periods. Users can also view a personal call history to preview their ISDN charges. "This software will further enhance the unique qualities already offered by Congo Voice Router's Web Wizard," said Bert Whyte, president and chief executive officer of ACC. "Ubiquity Software has worked with us to devise a way to simplify the deployment and everyday use of the router and genuinely enhance the fact that with Congo Voice Router, users are truly getting an 'Office in a Box.'" Simon Gibson, managing director of Ubiquity Software added: "This software approach is truly ubiquitous and will provide new services and features at the desktop and on into the network. Ubiquity and ACC are on the forefront of bridging the gap between the Internet/Intranet and the PSTN/ISDN." The software is based on JAVA and runs in any operating system environment with a compliant browser or JAVA virtual machine A Java interpreter. The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is software that converts the Java intermediate language (bytecode) into machine language and executes it. The original JVM came from the JavaSoft division of Sun. . It provides a set of highly intuitive interface tools to implement telephony services directly from the 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. using the Congo Voice Router. Future releases will offer SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. integration for CTI (Computer Telephone Integration) Combining data with voice systems in order to enhance telephone services. For example, automatic number identification (ANI) allows a caller's records to be retrieved from the database while the call is routed to the appropriate party. applications, voice mail, Group 4 fax and a message unification system. About Ubiquity Software Limited Ubiquity Software Limited specializes in the development of desktop communication software for ISDN, ATM and the Internet. The company was the overall winner of the national competition for innovation in multimedia and has received two SMART awards. About ACC ACC is a leading manufacturer of network access products that provide cost-effective solutions for the home, office and enterprise. ACC leads the industry in the development of Bandwidth Optimization technologies to maximize the utilization of leased lines and switched services. ACC's products are sold worldwide through 80 leading international VARs and OEMs serving Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , corporate and business customers, educational institutions, health care, retail establishments, governments and PTTs. Advanced Computer Communications has headquarters at 340 Storke Road, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93117; telephone: 805/685-4455; fax: 805/685-4465. Internet: info@acc.com. World Wide Web: http://www.acc.com. -0- Note: Congo Voice Router is a trademark of Advanced Computer Communications. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Advanced Computer Communications Inc., Santa Barbara Andrew Chase/Jessica Glick, 805/685-4455 |
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