ArialPhone Corp. Teams With Bizfon Inc. to Bring Wireless Earset Communications Inside the Office.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers CT Expo 2002 Booth #1551 LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2002 ArialPhone to Leverage Extensive Bizfon Dealer Network as It Promotes New 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). Integration Capabilities for Small Business Market ArialPhone Corp., a provider of wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. devices and voice-enabling software, today announced a strategic partnership with Bizfon Inc., a leading provider of fully integrated phone systems for the small business market. The agreement provides a way for professionals to gain mobility and productivity inside the workplace through use of ArialPhone Corp.'s new voice-activated, wireless Earset communications device Typically refers to a terminal used to send voice, video or text. Mobile phones, wireless PDAs and personal computers equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras are all considered communications devices. See modem. , the ArialPhone, which is on display in booth #1551 at ctexpo. Effective immediately, Bizfon's 300 plus dealers will begin offering the ArialPhone as both an integrated add-on to its complete line of phone systems, and as a standalone communications device. "With voice recognition technology and PC access capabilities combined in a one-ounce wearable design, ArialPhone not only represents an innovative addition to Bizfon's product offerings, but it also accelerates our move into the computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration arena," said Michael Hone hone, v to sharpen. , 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. for Bizfon Inc. "We are very pleased to be offering ArialPhone as part of our product line." Because it can be integrated with popular PBX systems, ArialPhone is ideal for professionals who work in small- to medium-sized enterprises and rely heavily on telecommunications to create and maintain strong business relationships. The device allows users to place phone calls through a computer contact database (MS Outlook)-- simply by saying a person's name or phone number. Its patented, hands-free Earset design enables users to move un-tethered from 150 to 300 feet from their PCs as they place and receive phone calls. Productivity and efficiency gains are realized because the user is able to perform automated contact management functions, such as voice dialing by name, while moving about the home or office. "With more than 11,000 telephone systems installed in the small business market alone, Bizfon is a recognized leader in its field," said Jim Alland, co-founder and CEO of ArialPhone Corp. "We will draw upon one of Bizfon's biggest strengths -- its unrivaled network of experienced dealers -- as we build our presence in the small business arena." Voice-Activated ArialPhone Offers Top-Quality Communications The ArialPhone product includes a sleek, lightweight Earset that fits easily over the ear via a comfortable, ergonomically designed hook that can be worn all day. It also features voice-dialing software and a base station that is attached to both a PC and an analog phone The original telephone technology, which converts air vibrations into an analogous electrical frequency. Unless a key telephone system, digital PBX or voice over IP (VoIP) is used, most homes and small offices still use analog phones, and the local loop is mostly analog. line. Operation is simple: the user presses a single "action button" on the Earset to alert the base station to listen for voice commands. For telephony applications, these commands prompt the device to access an existing PC-based contact management directory. The call is then placed as directed. Voice accuracy is assured: the ArialPhone device delivers top-quality, digital communications Transmitting text, voice and video in binary form. See communications. from 150 to 300 feet from the user's PC -- even through walls. About Bizfon Inc. Founded in 1996 and based in Salem, N.H., Bizfon is a developer and marketer of full featured, affordable phone systems. The company serves the small business market with a wide range of complete communications solutions. Bizfon's primary product, the Bizfon 680, is a communications switch that incorporates voice mail, automated attendant In telephony, an automated attendant (also auto attendant or auto-attendant, or sometimes autoattendant or AA) system allows callers to be automatically transferred to a user's extension without the intervention of a receptionist. , 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. and a myriad of other features in a single low cost package. Bizfon also offers a variety of telephones, nationwide installation service, built-in customer support and various accessories. For more information, please visit www.bizfon.com, or contact the company's headquarters at 50 Stiles Stiles can refer to: People
About ArialPhone Corp. ArialPhone Corp., launched in January 2001, is a provider of wireless communications devices and voice-enabling software applications. The company's first product, ArialPhone, combines wireless and voice recognition technology in a sleek, patented Earset design that improves standard telephone calling processes while also allowing wireless voice computer input for dictation, Internet calling See Internet telephony. , and other third party voice recognition functions. Future applications will include integration with the most popular digital PBXs (digital Private Branch Exchange) A modern PBX that uses digital methods for switching in contrast to older PBXs that use analog methods. and an expanded group of contact management systems such as ACT! and Goldmine. Privately held, ArialPhone Corp. is headquartered near Chicago in Mundelein, Ill. For more information, please visit www.arialphone.com, or contact the company's headquarters at 104 Terrace Dr., Mundelein, Ill. 60060. Phone: 847/949-3173. E-mail: info@arialphone.com. ArialPhone and ArialPhone Corp. are trademarks of ArialPhone Corp. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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