Centigram Provides One-Number Communications Solutions to Voice-Net Customers; MobileManager Wireless Applications Increase Productivity, Enhance Communications of Growing Mobile WorkForce.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 1996--Centigram Communications Corporation (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 :CGRM CGRM Computer Graphics Reference Model (ISO) ), a leading global provider of communications solutions, today announced the availability of MobileManager one-number applications through Voice-Net Voice One, one of the largest privately held voice/fax messaging service bureaus in the Midwest. This announcement, made at CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. Wireless `96, marks the first implementation of one-number solutions for Voice-Net's expanding wireless market. From the MobileManager application mix, Voice-Net is offering the Personal Number solution which bundles voice, fax and a "follow me" product into a single telephone number. With Personal Number, calls made to a subscriber's telephone number can be simultaneously routed to the subscriber's mobile, office and home telephones, as well as to pagers, facsimile machines, and other programmed communications devices 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. . Callers have the option to hold for subscribers or be transferred to voice mail, while subscribers can choose to answer a call, or transfer it to voice mail or another number for assistance. These options greatly enhance productivity and create a virtual office for mobile workers. MobileManager operates on Centigram's Series 6 communications server See network access server, modem server, terminal server and communications controller. (operating system) Communications Server - IBM's rebranding of ACF. . Additional MobileManager enhanced services that are anticipated to be available through Voice-Net this summer include debit card debit card, card that allows the cost of goods or services that are purchased to be deducted directly from the purchaser's checking account. They can also be used at automated teller machines for withdrawing cash from the user's checking account. , credit card, 800-number, and international calling services that let mobile individuals make outbound calls more quickly and easily. "Centigram cen·ti·gram n. A metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth (10-2) of a gram. centigram one-hundredth of a gram; abbreviated cg. is pleased its Series 6 platform is a key component in the first implementation of one-number solutions for Voice-Net's wireless customer market," said George Sollman, Centigram 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. . "The rapidly expanding wireless market requires powerful, flexible solutions such as the Series 6 and MobileManager applications which meet the communications needs of an increasingly mobile workforce." "The service provider market has grown increasingly competitive in the last year and leading-edge solutions such as MobileManager applications give Voice-Net a critical edge over our competition," said Steve Johns, Voice-Net president. "The Centigram solution allows us to help our customers communicate more effectively and efficiently." Voice-Net Voice One, Inc. Founded in 1988, Voice One, Inc. designs and markets voice and fax messaging applications. In 1990 Voice One, Inc. was purchased by Ambassador Communications, Inc. and the name Voice One and Voice-Net was adopted. An agreement in 1991 to purchase the voice mail division of One Call Communications, the fourth largest long distance provider in Indiana, made Voice-Net the largest privately held business-to-business voice mail service provider in Indiana. Today Voice-Net serves more than 50 metropolitan areas. Centigram Communications Corporation Centigram is a leading global provider of communications solutions. Centigram delivers communications solutions by integrating voice, data and facsimile on its Series 6 communications server, and by providing access to this multimedia information through a telephone or PC. The Series 6 platform is based on industry-standard hardware and software. Centigram also licenses TruVoice, its patented text-to-speech software. Centigram is headquartered at 91 East Tasman Drive, San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif., 95134. Phone 408/944-0250, fax 408/428-3732, World Wide Web http://www.centigram.com. Centigram has sales and support offices in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe, Asia, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , and Australia. -0- Note to Editors: Centigram and TruVoice are registered trademarks and MobileManager is a trademark of Centigram Communications Corporation. MobileManager services are provided through a strategic alliance between Centigram Communications Corporation and Priority Call Management. CONTACT: Centigram Communications Corporation Dan Spalding, 408/428-3559 dan.spalding@centigram.com or Miller Communications/Shandwick Technologies Robin Foster/Lisa Kelaita, 415/962-9550 rfoster/lkelaita@millerwest.com |
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