Artisoft and Polycom To Offer Standards-Based IP-PBX solution; Flexible solution enables businesses to easily migrate from circuit-switched to VoIP telephony.Business/Technology Editors CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2001 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 ), developer of the first software-based phone system, and Polycom(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM PLCM Product Life-Cycle Management PLCM public long code mask PLCM Public Land Code Mask ), a worldwide leader in the convergence of interactive voice, video and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. , today announced the general availability of an advanced IP-PBX solution based on Artisoft's award-winning TeleVantage software. This joint solution enables remote and branch office users to seamlessly interact with their TeleVantage phone system at a corporate location using IP technology. The solution combines Artisoft's TeleVantage software, Intel Dialogic di·a·log·ic also di·a·log·i·cal adj. Of, relating to, or written in dialogue. di  a·log computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration boards which provide voice over IP capability running on Pentium(R)-based computers, and Polycom SoundPoint(R) IP 400 VoIP phones to provide businesses with a standards-based, flexible IP-PBX system. Unlike proprietary IP-PBX approaches, TeleVantage enables both traditional circuit-based and VoIP switching on the same system. This allows a company to add IP telephones incrementally and only where needed rather than throughout the company, reducing up-front costs in the transition to VoIP. It also enables businesses with multiple sites to reduce the cost of long-distance calling by routing calls inexpensively over IP networks. "This powerful combination provides an ideal VoIP solution for our customers," said Steve Manson, president and 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 Artisoft. "For companies that are interested in the benefits of 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. , whether at headquarters, branch offices, virtual workstations or web-based call centers, the TeleVantage IP-PBX gives them the flexibility to incorporate this new technology at their own pace along with the comfort of knowing that they're using industry-standard hardware from market leaders like Intel and Polycom." The solution is based on TeleVantage 4.0, a feature-rich, software-based phone system that delivers greater flexibility, reliability and lower cost of ownership for small to midsize businesses. With Polycom SoundPoint IP 400 phones, TeleVantage users are now able to access their phone system using an intranet or the Internet. The SoundPoint IP 400 phone includes a large digital display screen, feature keys pre-programmed for TeleVantage, four context-sensitive soft keys, individual controls for speakerphone, handset, headset Headphones combined with a microphone. Used in call centers and by people in telephone-intensive jobs, headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. Many people use headsets at the computer so they can converse and type comfortably. and mute. "This is precisely the solution my customers are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ," said Dale Whitney, president of NETiMAGE, Inc., an Authorized TeleVantage Solution Provider. "It provides them with an evolutionary migration path to voice over IP, and is based on industry leading brands they can trust." "We are pleased to be working with Intel and Artisoft to bring about this solution," said Sunil Bhalla, senior vice president and general manager of voice communications for Polycom. "We are committed to delivering standards-based solutions that give customers the freedom to tailor the best platform and application solutions for their business." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. John Amein, director of product management for Intel's Telecom and Embedded Group, "The powerful call handling features and the easy and cost-effective migration capability of this leading-edge communication solution are great examples of how end users benefit from open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced and the combination of companies focusing on their core expertise." The Artisoft and Polycom solution is available now from Artisoft's worldwide network of dealers and value-added resellers. For more information, contact Artisoft at 800-914-9985. About Artisoft Artisoft, Inc. is a leading developer of open, standards-based telephone systems that bring together voice and data for more powerful and productive communications. Designed specifically for small to midsize businesses, corporate branch offices, and call centers, Artisoft's TeleVantage delivers greater functionality, flexibility and value than proprietary PBXs. Artisoft's innovative software products have received more than 30 industry awards including "Product of the Year," "Best of Show," and "Editors' Choice" by Network Magazine, Communications Solutions Magazine and Customer Inter@action Solutions Magazine. The company distributes its products and services worldwide through a dedicated and growing channel of authorized resellers. Additional information is available at http://www.artisoft.com. About Polycom Polycom, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality, easy-to-use and affordable voice and video communication endpoints, video management software, multi-network gateways, and multi-point conferencing and network access solutions. Its fully integrated end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. , The Polycom Office(TM), is supported by the Polycom Accelerated Communications Architecture, and enables business users to immediately realize the benefits of integrated video, voice and data over rapidly growing converged networks. For additional information, call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom web site at www.polycom.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 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. 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, TeleVantage, and the Artisoft logo are registered trademarks of Artisoft, Inc. Polycom, the Polycom logo and SoundPoint are registered trademarks and The Polycom Office is a trademark of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries.(c)2001, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved. 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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