Appiant Technologies and Verilytics Enter Into Joint Market Trial Agreement for inUnison Unified Communications Service Based On Cisco Systems Technologies.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 3, 2001 Cisco Powered Network Telephony Members Join Forces to Explore UC/UI Market Potential 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 that it has entered into a joint market trial agreement with Verilytics, Inc., a developer of customer relationship management (CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. ) portal technology. Under the agreement, the companies will explore UC/UI market potential for Appiant inUnison(TM) "enhanced e-mail," a select component of the inUnison(TM) service that will allow users to call into their inUnison(TM) portal and have email read to them by using simple voice commands. Currently, the companies are developing plans for the September launch of a three-month inUnison(TM) "enhanced e-mail" market trial to one of Verilytics' Fortune 500 clients. A full roll-out of the complete inUnison(TM) service -- including unifying e-mail, fax, voicemail, calendar, and contact manager together in one location, as well as conferencing, single number reach (follow-me) and call rebound (boomerang boomerang (b  `mərăng'), special form of throwing stick, used mainly by the aborigines of Australia. ) functions -- is anticipated
upon successful deployment of the market trial.
Companies such as Avon Products Avon Products, Inc. NYSE: AVP is a US cosmetics, perfume and toy seller with markets in over 135 countries across the world and sales of $8.1 billion worldwide as of 2005. , Inc., Sallie Mae Sallie Mae: see SLM Corporation. and the Wakefern Food Corporation The Wakefern Food Corporation, founded in 1946 and based in Elizabeth, New Jersey (United States), is the largest cooperative group of supermarkets in the United States. The name "Wakefern" is a portmanteau of the founders' names (W for Louis Weiss, A for Al and Sam Aidekman, K for (ShopRite Supermarkets) use Verilytics technology to communicate online with customers, partners and other business audiences. By integrating inUnison(TM) into its service offering, Verilytics will be able to further customize the services it offers to clients. "Our portals reach a variety of people, from Avon's 500,000 U.S. Representatives, who run their own businesses, to ShopRite customers interested in the supermarket chain's newest offers and products," said Andrew Canellos, director of business development at Verilytics. "Because each client serves different audiences, we're committed to providing them with an ever-expanding selection of cutting-edge benefits, such as Appiant's inUnison application." Shared Vision of "Cisco Powered Network" In separate announcements, Cisco awarded Appiant's inUnison(TM) service and Verilytics' offering each the status of Cisco Power Network services under Cisco's recently introduced "IP Telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. Services" designation. The inUnison(TM) advanced speech recognition engine, certified by Cisco infrastructure, transforms a mobile communication device, such as a cell phone, into a virtual office by enabling users access to information from their inUnison(TM) portal, including voicemail, email, calendar and contact files, by using simple speech commands. "Cisco shares our vision -- that the Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (IP) network is the most effective medium for providing our customers with the seamless connectivity they demand," said Doug Zorn, Appiant's 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. . "The need for inUnison's virtual connectivity exists in many industries, from real estate and insurance to e-tailers. By deploying Cisco's proven technology -- and teaming with companies like Verilytics that create online communication tools -- we're ahead of the curve in the UC/UI market place and intend to reap the rewards of early differentiation." Verilytics' Canellos added, "Our clients look to us for the latest in new technology -- products and services that help them capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the Internet's true potential. Therefore, we're pleased to be part of the Cisco Powered Network and serve as a bridge between the network's partners and our diverse array of end users." "Together Appiant and Verilytics are well positioned to meet the needs for packet telephony Synonymous with IP telephony and voice over IP (VoIP), in which a digital voice stream is broken up into small chunks (packets) and transmitted over a packet-switched network. See IP telephony and packet switching. services," said Kevin Outcalt, senior director of marketing at Cisco. "By achieving the Cisco IP Telephony Services designation, they demonstrate their commitment to their customers to provide them with the highest level of network reliability and security." The Cisco Powered Network Program enables members to offer innovative services and achieve growth in profitability by harnessing the power of its IP Telephony solutions. It also allows members to capitalize on the company's expertise, industry leadership and unparalleled marketing tools and resources. The Cisco Powered Network mark assures users that each member's services are backed by the highest standards of reliability and security. About Verilytics Verilytics, Inc., founded in 1998, is based in Burlington, Mass. Clients such as Avon Products, consumer lender Household International and Wakefern Food Corporation use the company's technology to aggregate, analyze and deliver business-critical information to customers, employees and partners. Led by veteran entrepreneur Shikhar Ghosh, and backed by investors such as Moore Capital Management and NETinvest Holding AG, Verilytics is privately held. For more information, visit www.verilytics.com. 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 enterprises, WSPs, ISPs, and CLECs, the capability to offer the 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 Service Provider Solutions Ecosystem Partner Program and has been designated a Cisco Powered Network member. Appiant is headquartered in Pleasanton, 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 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 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. " 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. Note to Editors: inUnison(TM) is a trademark of Appiant Technologies. |
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