AltiGen and Acer America Team Up to Deliver Telecom Server and VoIP Solutions to Small to Medium Enterprises, Education, and Government.Business Editors FREMONT and SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2000 Partnership Pairs AltiGen's State-of-the-Art Telephony and VoIP Solutions with Acer's Award Winning Altos Server Line, Targeting Key Vertical Markets AltiGen Communications, Inc. (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 ), the leading provider of next generation phone systems with advanced Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions and Acer America Corp., a leading manufacturer of servers, PCs, and notebook computers, announced today a strategic partnership to deliver server-based telecom and VoIP solutions to small-and-medium size enterprises (SMEs), and education, state and local government market sectors. The partnership builds upon each company's respective strengths, combining AltiGen's AltiServ system within Acer's award winning Altos Server. AltiGen's AltiServ platform-a full-featured 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. server based Refers to hardware or software that runs in the server. Contrast with client based. telecommunications system-delivers 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 (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. ), along with advanced capabilities such as an integrated VoIP gateway and Internet integration with support for Microsoft Exchange Messaging and groupware software for Windows from Microsoft. Exchange Server is an Internet-compliant e-mail system that runs under Windows NT/2000 and Windows Server 2003. It can be accessed by Web browsers, the Exchange client, versions of Outlook and the earlier Windows Inbox. . All of this is offered in a single package, at price points affordable to SMEs, which typically have budgets that keep access to such advanced technology out of their reach. Acer's robust Altos server is featured in the joint offering, which will house the AltiServ system within it. The partnership targets sales within small to medium enterprises, education, state and local government sectors, capitalizing upon Acer America's strong ties and expansive sales channel in each of these market segments. Acer's award winning Altos server family range from cost effective multi-function servers, for growing businesses, to robust e-commerce capable Intel Pentium III Xeon based systems. Acer's Channel Champion strategy consists of having both Acer sales executives creating end-customer business for reseller partners, as well as Acer channel account managers ensuring distribution partners are familiar with Acer's current products. With tens of thousands of successful server installations, end-customers and channel partners alike appreciate the performance, reliability and value that Altos servers provide. "The Acer-AltiGen partnership is very exciting, as it allows us to introduce systems into market spaces which we have not focused on to date, spaces which Acer truly has a stronghold and a proven track record of selling reliable, affordable products. The partnership represents empowerment to customers, who can utilize state-of-the-art telecom server technology at a price which suits their budgets, and provides incremental revenue opportunity for AltiGen", says Gilbert Hu, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AltiGen. VoIP is a critical component of the offering as it is very appealing to organizations with branch offices or multiple locations, such as government facilities. By utilizing AltiGen's VoIP gateway, these locations can be connected to transmit voice over the Internet, cutting down dramatically on toll charges between the two offices, while at the same time utilizing regular PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. (Publicly Switched Telephone Networks). "We are very excited about this partnership as it brings together the AltiGen award winning, time tested telecom server product that has a proven track record for quality, with our robust Altos server product, which will provide a very attractive value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. solution for our customers at an affordable price", says Max Wu, President of Acer America. The joint offering will be presented to the Acer sales channel during a road show beginning this summer in major metropolitan areas throughout the US. The joint product launch is slated for the third quarter (Q3) of this year. About AltiGen (www.altigen.com) AltiGen Communications, Inc. is the leading supplier of next-generation telecom servers (server-based telecommunications systems), which give small-to-medium-size 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. AltiGen products are available from authorized resellers and come with a one-year warranty. AltiGen's AltiServ(R) platform has been recognized for excellence with more than two dozen industry awards since 1996 when the platform was first launched, including most recently a 1999 Editor's Choice Award from PC Magazine and Internet Telephony Magazine's 1999 Product of the Year Award. About Acer America Corporation (www.acer.com) Acer America Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of the Acer Group, which was established in 1977. Acer designs, builds and markets client and server solutions for professionals who require reliable, enhanced productivity and greater value of ownership. Acer America's product offerings include PCs, notebooks, servers, Internet appliances and networking solutions for business, government, education and home users. The Acer Group employs more than 34,000 people in 120 enterprises spanning 37 countries worldwide, and supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. The Acer Group's revenue in 1998 was US$6.7 billion. 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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