AltiGen Awarded Editor's Choice by PC Magazine for Second Consecutive Year; Server-based PBX Leads Industry in Voice over Internet.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1999-- PC Magazine has chosen AltiGen Communications' (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ATGN ATGN Additive Truncated Gaussian Noise ) AltiServ OE 3.0 as the recipient of their coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. Editor's Choice Award, for the 2nd year in a row (PC Magazine, November 24, 1999, PC Magazine, December 15, 1998). PC Magazine, one of the most respected technology publications with over 6 million readers worldwide per month, awarded their Editor's Choice rating to the server-based PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). phone system which provide the most complete configuration and the greatest ease of use. This award, one of over 25 received by the AltiGen product in the last two years, represents the next milestone in AltiGen's proven ability to deliver leading edge technology for small-to-medium-sized business,(SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. ), phone systems. SMBs employing AltiGen's powerful phone systems are now able to employ the power of traditional PBXs with new call management features provided through Computer Telephony Integration Computer Telephony Integration - Computer Telephone Integration (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. ) and Voice over the Internet technologies to be more competitive in their respective markets. "AltiGen's experience shows in dozens of small details that make the product a pleasure to use," says Les Freed, Contributing Editor A contributing editor is a magazine job title that varies in responsibilities. Most often, a contributing editor is a freelancer who has proven ability and readership draw. , PC Magazine, in the November 24, 1999 issue (www.zdnet.com/products/stories/reviews/0,4161,2394090,00.html). "AltiGen's call handling and voice mail are superb and include innovative features we haven't seen in other products.... Of the products that separate voice and data, the AltiServ is your best option; we have selected it as an Editors' Choice...." (1) For the test, PC Magazine compiled two groups of products: those whose products run over a company's data networking infrastructure only; and those whose products use existing circuit-switched phone lines for normal call handling and data networking lines for intra-office, Voice over IP calls. The AltiGen system, providing both circuit and packet switched options, led the test in Client Telephony, receiving the only `Excellent' rating in the test. Client Telephony, as defined by PC Magazine, includes Automatic Call Distribution (ACD (Automatic Call Distributor) A computerized phone system that responds to the caller with a voice menu and connects the call to the appropriate agent. It can also distribute calls equally to agents. ), auto-attendant, call handling, voice mail, and client desktop software. Additionally, AltiGen received `Excellent' marks for System Administration as well as a `Good' rating for Deployment. "AltiGen is very proud and excited to receive this award for a second consecutive year," says Anthony Spielman, VP Marketing, AltiGen. "PC Magazine is a highly respected publication with significant readership. This endorsement is continuing proof that our solution is the ideal choice for small to mid-sized businesses that are looking to take their communications systems into the next millennium." The AltiGen system tested by PC Magazine was AltiServ OE 3.0. Targeted at small-to-medium size businesses and enterprise branch offices of up to 160 people, the AltiServ system provides customers with a full featured Windows NT server-based PBX that is affordable, flexible and highly scalable. In addition to basic features such as PBX, corporate-strength voicemail, auto attendant and basic automatic call distribution (ACD), AltiServ also provides more advanced functionality such as an integrated VoIP gateway, extensive "follow me" features, client call control, Internet integration and unified messaging with support for Microsoft Exchange. AltiGen Background AltiGen Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATGN), is the leader in the Telecom Server market. AltiGen designs, manufactures, and markets next generation, server-based telecommunications systems that use both the Internet and the public telephone network to enable an array of applications that take advantage of the convergence of voice and data communications. AltiGen products are fully Y2K compliant, are available from authorized resellers, and come with a one-year warranty. AltiGen's AltiServ(R) has been recognized for excellence with more than 25 industry awards in two years, including a 1999 Editor's Choice Award from PC Magazine and a 1998 Analyst's Choice Award from PC Week Magazine. For more information, call 888/ALTIGEN or visit the website at www.altigen.com. (1) Reprinted from PC Magazine, November 24, 1999, with permission. Copyright (c) 1999, ZD, Inc. All rights reserved. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements regarding AltiGen leveraging its leadership in multimedia (including voice) over Internet protocol solutions to rapidly expand into new product areas. These statements reflect management's current expectations. However, actual results could differ materially as a result of unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks related to AltiGen's limited operating history. For a more detailed description of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting AltiGen's performance, please refer to the information set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in the final prospectus Final Prospectus A legal document stating the price of a newly issued security, the delivery date, and other facts that are important for investors. Notes: The final prospectus must be given to every investor who purchases a new issue of registered securities. dated October 4, 1999 related to AltiGen's initial public offering, a copy of which can be obtained from CIBC World Markets CIBC World Markets is the investment banking division of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. It helps governments, large companies, and other large institutions obtain capital and credit and is a primary dealer in U.S. Treasury securities. , Oppenheimer Tower, World Financial Center, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , New York; telephone number 212/667-7000. |
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