Artisoft Announces Availability of Compaq-Artisoft Telephony Solution Through CDW; Bundled Solution Features Artisoft TeleVantage and Compaq ProLiant Servers.Business/Technology Editors CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2001 Artisoft 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 : ASFT ASFT Airport Surface Friction Tester ), a leading provider of software-based phone systems, today announced the availability of a turnkey solution combining the intelligence of the Artisoft TeleVantage(R) software-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). and the performance and reliability of Compaq's ProLiant(TM) family of industry standard servers optimized for 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. and Windows2000 environments. The bundled solution, designed to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized businesses, is immediately available through CDW CDW - data warehouse Computer Centers, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDWC CDWC Computer Discount Warehouse (stock symbol) ), the country's direct solutions provider(TM). CSPnet, Artisoft's national network of communications solution providers, will offer installation, training and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for the solution. Unlike traditional proprietary phone systems, TeleVantage operates on Windows NT(R) systems and uses off-the-shelf computer, wiring and telephony hardware, lowering the total cost of ownership. It provides small- to medium-sized businesses and corporate branch offices with a complete, feature-rich phone system that is cost-effective and simple to expand and upgrade for an investment that gains value over time. TeleVantage provides intelligent call management, 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. functionality, a graphical interface, IP telephony, Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. capability, and messaging features. TeleVantage easily scales up to 96 trunks by 264 extensions, assuring developing businesses that the system will grow with them. "CDW's foray into the computer telephony market is an indication of the enduring and rapidly growing demand for these solutions in today's corporate environment," said Terry Fagin, vice president of worldwide sales at Artisoft. "The strength and intelligence of TeleVantage, paired with the dependability and performance of Compaq's ProLiant servers, provides customers with the features and functionality of an advanced computer telephony solution. CDW's established customer base and reach into the small- to medium-sized business market makes them a natural choice for the distribution of this solution. With services and support provided by Artisoft's CSPnet, customers are assured of a quality product as well as an unsurpassed level of customer service." "A bundled, server-based solution like TeleVantage is a logical choice for our customers," said Paul Kozak, senior vice president of purchasing, CDW. "Our expertise in servers and networking technology enables us to help our customers implement new solutions being created as a result of the continuing convergence of computing and communications technology." "Compaq has a long tradition of pursuing and developing joint business opportunities with partners," said Dan Vertrees, vice president, North America Partner Sales and Marketing at Compaq. "This tested, integrated solution extends both our relationship with CDW, one of our leading server partners, and our marketing partnership with Artisoft." About Artisoft Artisoft, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASFT) of Cambridge, Mass., is a leading developer of software-based phone systems for small- to medium-sized businesses and corporate branch offices. Artisoft's innovative software products have received more than 25 industry awards including "Product of the Year", "Best of Show" and "Editors' Choice" by PC Magazine, Network Magazine, VARBusiness, CT Magazine, Communications Solutions Magazine and CTI (Computer Telephone Integration) Combining data with voice systems in order to enhance telephone services. For example, automatic number identification (ANI) allows a caller's records to be retrieved from the database while the call is routed to the appropriate party. Magazine among others. The company distributes its products worldwide. For more information, please call Artisoft at 800-914-9985 or visit http://www.artisoft.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 under 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: This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurances that the company will achieve a final agreement with Intel in the terms as defined in the above press release. Among the important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance risks, the presence of competitors with greater financial resources, product development and commercialization risks, costs associated with integration and administration of acquired operations, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, the results of financing efforts and other factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Artisoft and TeleVantage are registered trademarks of Artisoft, Inc. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. |
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