AltiGen Certifies dba Telecom SmarTalk Phones; Channel Ready Phone Sets are Available to Over 500 Authorized AltiGen Resellers.Business Editors & High Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif. & VANCOUVER, B.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 1999 AltiGen Communications (Nasdaq: ATGN ATGN Additive Truncated Gaussian Noise ), the leading provider of next generation telecom servers, and dba Telecom (CDNX CDNX See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). : DBA), a leading provider of intelligent network phone sets announced today that dba Telecom is now a certified supplier of intelligent network phone sets for use with AltiGen's popular AltiServ(R) system. Products included in AltiGen's certification program undergo extensive quality assurance testing before they become a recommended solution to AltiGen's channel of more than 500 Authorized resellers. The new AltiGen certified SmarTalk(TM) phones will become available to authorized AltiGen resellers in early January 2000 through Ingram Micro Ingram Micro, Inc. NYSE: IM a Fortune 100 company founded in 1979 and based in Santa Ana, California. It is the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IM), the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services. The AltiServ(R) system provides small-to-medium size businesses and enterprise branch offices with a full-featured Windows(R) NT(R) 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). that is affordable, flexible and highly scalable. In addition to basic features such as PBX, corporate-strength voicemail, auto attendant The part of an interactive voice response (IVR) system that replaces the human operator and directs callers to the appropriate extensions or voice mailboxes. See IVR. and automatic call distribution, AltiServ also provides more advanced functionality such as an integrated VoIP gateway, extensive "follow me" features, client call control, Internet integration and 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. with support for Microsoft(R) Exchange(R). AltiGen-certified SmarTalk(TM) phones have been designed to complement the AltiServ(R) system with buttons that are pre-programmed to allow the user fast and easy access to AltiServ's rich feature set. "The SmarTalk(TM) phone places the full power of the AltiServ system at the fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. of the user," says Michele Shannon, Vice President of Sales for AltiGen. "The release of these customized phones is the direct result of our commitment to deliver solutions that follow the customer's business needs and process. With SmarTalk(TM) phones, every AltiServ user can tailor their individual handset to support their favorite AltiServ features." "We are very excited to launch our SmarTalk(TM) phones into the rapidly growing telecom server market in partnership with the industry leader," says Mike Zwarick, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for dba Telecom. "The work we have done with the team at AltiGen and their dealers demonstrates both companies dedication to delivering powerful and user-friendly business communication solutions with a strong value proposition. This is a winning opportunity for dba Telecom, AltiGen, their dealers and customers." The access codes of seven of the most popular AltiServ features have been pre-programmed into the SmarTalk(TM) phones and assigned to feature buttons. The buttons have been labeled with custom-keycaps to make feature access even more user-friendly. Individual users can easily program additional feature codes into the phone to allow `one-button access' of their favorite AltiServ(R) features. The SmarTalk(TM) is a three-line phone that further complements the AltiServ(R) system with features including audible and visual message waiting indicators to alert the user of AltiServ voice mail. Built-in Caller ID A telephone company service that sends the caller's telephone number between the first and second ring of the call. If the calling number is not blocked, the calling number is displayed on the handset or base station of the called party. allows users to identify callers prior to answering the call, and call logging allows them to scroll through recent missed, received and outgoing calls. The SmarTalk(TM) enhances the use of the `next generation' AltiServ system. Phones can be linked in work-groups of up to ten stations. Users within a work-group can enjoy features like intercom and paging as well as monitor other stations through the phone's large LCD display. Icons on the LCD allow users to tell which other stations are busy, free or do not want to be disturbed. About AltiGen AltiGen Communications (Nasdaq: ATGN), is the leading supplier of next-generation telecom servers that give small to mid-sized businesses and branch offices integrated communications systems for streamlined operations and enhanced productivity. AltiGen's telecom server uses both the Internet and traditional phone lines interchangeably and allows businesses to integrate their phones, databases and PC's into one powerful Web enabled communications network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. . AltiGen products are fully Y2K compliant Capable of correctly processing any data that deals with a date beyond the year 1999. See Y2K problem. , are available from authorized resellers and come with a one-year warranty. AltiGen's AltiServ(R) has been recognized for excellence with more than two dozen industry awards in two years, including two Editor's Choice awards from PC Magazine and an Analyst's Choice Award from PC Week Magazine. For more information, call 888/ALTIGEN or visit the website at http://www.altigen.com. About dba Telecom dba Telecom Corporation delivers innovative telephony solutions to its customers around the world. As "The SmarTalk Company", dba Telecom provides a unique range of intelligent network phone sets for use in a variety of applications in the Computer Telephony, Centrex and Communication Server markets. Vancouver-based dba Telecom has sales and support offices in Atlanta, Hong Kong, London and Sydney. For more information, call 800/663-4476 or visit the website at http://www.dbatele.com. 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. 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