Appiant Technologies Launches inUnison 2.1 All in One Unified Communications/Unified Information Portal; Company Works Toward Rapid Subscriber Ramp-Up for inUnison.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2001 Appiant Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:APPS), a leading 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. and Unified Information (UC/UI) provider, today announced the roll out of the inUnison(TM) 2.1 UC/UI portal. The inUnison(TM) 2.1 portal is a carrier-grade, voice over IP (VOIP (Voice Over IP) A digital telephone service that uses the public Internet as well as private backbones instead of the traditional telephone network. Many companies, including Vonage, 8x8 and AT&T (CallVantage), typically offer calling within the country for a ) communications management Communications management is the systematic planning, implementing, monitoring, and revision of all the channels of communication within an organization, and between organizations; it also includes the organization and dissemination of new communication directives connected with an tool that allows individuals to organize all their e-mail, voice mail, facsimile, contacts, calendars, and to-do tasks in a single location. inUnison(TM) caters to the increasing demand for on-the-go communication solutions that help growing mobile work forces stay connected to the people and information necessary to grow their business. inUnison(TM) goes beyond basic 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. by allowing subscribers to manage their communications and information using simple voice commands for hands-free operation. inUnison(TM) subscribers can remain available at all times by directing the system to route incoming phone calls to a predetermined pre·de·ter·mine v. pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines v.tr. 1. To determine, decide, or establish in advance: list of numbers. In addition, inUnison(TM) supports advanced text-to-speech technology that enables users to listen to their e-mail over the phone, send responses, and then return to their portal to listen to their next message or access their calendar. Users can do all this and more without hanging-up and redialling their phone. inUnison(TM) users will also be able to make outbound phone calls and conference calls. Other inUnison 2.1 features include: -- Any Device Access (Phone/PDA/Web) -- Advanced Calendaring Features -- Contact Manager -- Call Screening -- Synchronization to Leading Desktop and PDA Applications -- Web or Phone Based Administration "This is truly an exciting time for our organization as we deliver on the business plan we embarked on two years ago. We have created a truly revolutionary UC/UI product that instantly connects individuals and businesses to the people and information they need," said Doug Zorn, 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 Appiant Technologies, Inc. "This product launch is a major step in the Company's effort to return to profitability in the short term." The inUnison(TM) 2.1 launch strengthens Appiant's position as a UC/UI leader and allows the Company to gain a significant competitive advantage in the communications marketplace. There is great demand for the virtual connectivity inUnison(TM) provides across several industries including multi-level marketing Multi-level marketing (MLM, now sometimes called network marketing) is a business model that combines direct marketing with franchising. Multi-level marketing businesses function by recruiting salespeople (also called Distributors, Independent Business organizations, the real estate and insurance agency markets, and other affinity groups. Appiant is expanding its reach to these markets as it continues deploying UC/UI services to a growing base of Service Providers. About Appiant Technologies, Inc. Appiant Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq:APPS), is a leading Unified Communications and Unified Information (UC/UI) software development company, delivering next generation UC/UI applications. Its inUnison(TM) portal enables Service Providers, and Enterprises to offer tools to manage all telephone, email, voice mail, facsimile, and notification needs in real-time anywhere, anytime and in a highly personalized manner using virtually any communication device such as a PC, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). , telephone, or cellular phone. Appiant's enabling technologies include a speech recognition engine that provides seamless access to its inUnison(TM) distributed portal architecture, allowing information integration from multiple sources. Appiant is a member of the Cisco New World Ecosystem partner program and has been designated a Cisco Powered Network member. Appiant is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA, and has offices throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and abroad. More information available at http://www.appiant.com/. Note: Except for historical information, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. made pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. All forward-looking statements are made as of today, based on current management expectations, and the company disclaims any duty to update such statements. All forward-looking statements, including those in this press release, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. inUnison(TM) is a trademark of Appiant Technologies. |
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