Artisoft and Avnet Announce Availability of Integrated Software-Based Phone System.Business/Technology Editors COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2000 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000 Bundled Solution Combines Artisoft's TeleVantage Software with Compaq ProLiant Servers Artisoft(R), 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 ) and Avnet Computer Marketing, Hall-Mark Division, an Avnet company, today announced the availability of an integrated and channel-ready software-based phone system for small- to medium-sized businesses and corporate branch offices. This solution combines the intelligence of Artisoft's TeleVantage(R) software-based phone system, open system hardware components from Intel's Dialogic subsidiary, and the strength and reliability of Compaq's ProLiant(TM) family of Windows NT/2000-based servers -- providing resellers and customers with a powerful, turnkey computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration solution that is easy to install, maintain, upgrade and integrate with other business communications solutions. The bundled solution is now shipping from Avnet Hall-Mark to a network of Artisoft, Avnet Hall-Mark and Compaq Value Added Resellers (VARs), for deployment at business locations around 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. . TeleVantage is an open software-based phone system that operates on Windows(R) NT systems and uses off-the-shelf computer, wiring and telephony hardware. 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, 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. dialing and administration, 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 for up to 96 trunk lines and 264 extensions. It enables PC users on the network to see and hear voice messages, graphically manage their own calls and integrate phone and e-mail messaging. Compaq's ProLiant server line delivers unsurpassed performance, scalability and integration. Combining the full feature-set of TeleVantage with ProLiant servers, VARs can offer their customers a total solution with the benefits of low total cost of ownership and increased flexibility and scalability. "The strong combination of Compaq's ProLiant servers, open systems hardware from Dialogic, and the full feature-set of TeleVantage provides our clients with an easy to use, cost-effective and reliable computer telephony solution they can purchase off the shelf," said Mark MacDonald, 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 Enterprise Technology Group. "In an environment where there are a wide variety of choices, we now offer a kind of customizable, complete solution with significant added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
Enterprise Technology Group is a complete IT solutions firm, partnering with businesses to deliver a broad range of networking, consulting, Internet and systems integration services. ETG ETG Enter the Game (gaming chat network) ETG Expert Task Group ETG Enabling Technologies Group (Phillips Company) ETG Episode Treatment Groups (Symmetry Health Data Systems, Inc. works closely with partners such as Microsoft and Compaq to create enterprise solutions for the small- to medium-sized business market. Their renowned reputation and dedication to their clients makes them the ideal partner for this solution. "The intelligence of Artisoft's TeleVantage and reliability of Compaq's ProLiant servers provides the optimal software-based phone system for VARs and end-users," said Jeff Bawol, vice president and general manager, at Avnet Hall-Mark "The convergence of voice, data and the Internet is creating the need for integrated, turnkey solutions. This solution is a major focus of our business as we strengthen our computer telephony presence." "This partnership is a sign of the continuing demand and desire for computer telephony solutions, led by Artisoft's TeleVantage. The bundled solution provides small- and medium-sized businesses with the strength, support and reliability of the Compaq ProLiant server, assuring them of a dependable and effective product," said Carol Meier, vice president of marketing at Artisoft. "Avnet Hall-Mark's established distribution channels and national presence makes them the perfect choice to launch this solution." The bundled solution began shipping on October 16, 2000, and will be demonstrated in Artisoft's Microsoft Partners Pavilion Booth L-5142, Station #197 at Comdex. 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. About Avnet Hall-Mark Avnet Computer Marketing, Hall-Mark Division, based in Tempe, Arizona Tempe (pronounced /tɛm.'piː/) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a population of 169,712 according to 2006 Census Bureau estimates. is an industry leader and value-added distributor of enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. systems, storage, software and services. With the backing of their parent company Avnet, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, the Hall-Mark Division provides their partners with unmatched support in e-business, logistics, sales, marketing, finance and technical practices. Hall-Mark offers integrated hardware and software solutions in telephony, e-business, knowledge management, networking and storage, enablement strategies and products, and value-added services. These services are at the heart of Hall-Marks' value proposition dedicated to the NT VAR marketplace. For more information please visit http://www.hmis.avnet.com or call 877-2NT-VARS. "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. 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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