Fujitsu and Applied Voice Technology team to deliver unified messaging and desktop CTI to users.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 1997-- Agreement includes joint development and Fujitsu OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and of AVT AVT avian arginine vasotocin. See vasotocin. products Fujitsu Business Communication Systems and Applied Voice Technology 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 : AVTC AVTC Antivirus Test Center (informatics, University of Hamburg) AVTC Automatic Vehicular Traffic Control ) today announced an agreement between the two companies that encompasses joint product development and Fujitsu marketing the AVT family of unified messaging Having access to e-mail, voice mail and faxes via a common computer application or by telephone. For example, unified messaging may send faxes and digitized voice mail to a mail server that turns them into e-mail attachments. and computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration products under an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement. The international agreement brings together the two companies' networking, messaging and computer telephony integration Computer Telephony Integration - Computer Telephone Integration (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. ) capabilities to help customers implement advanced messaging applications. Under the terms of this multiyear, multimillion dollar agreement, Fujitsu will integrate AVT's CallXpress3 platform, Desktop Call Manager and Desktop Message Manager into Fujitsu's diversified line of messaging products and applications. The resulting products will be marketed by Fujitsu under a brand name to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. at the time of availability in March. Fujitsu will distribute these advanced computer telephony products through its 18 nationwide direct sales offices and more than 80 distributors in the United States, Canada and Latin America. "Fujitsu always has offered a very strong line of messaging solutions to its customers. The addition of AVT's products into our messaging portfolio addresses the needs of our small-and medium-sized customers," said John Caulfield, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Fujitsu Business Communication Systems. "AVT's products enhance our ability to deliver highly integrated computer telephony applications, such as unified messaging, group call management and interactive voice response." Joint development between the companies will focus on integrating Fujitsu's F9600 Multimedia Platform and Series 3 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). with the AVT computer telephony applications through open, expandable computer telephony links. The companies plan to cooperatively develop integrated, desktop applications that exploit the advanced CTI capabilities of each company's platform. "Fujitsu has a proven track record of delivering high- quality, customer-driven telecommunications solutions," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. LaPorte, AVT. "This market is now 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. 'best of breed' computer telephony solutions. Through our joint development and distribution relationship, AVT and Fujitsu will be in a truly unique position to meet the total communication needs of this dynamic and growing market. We couldn't be prouder to be partnering with this world class telecommunications organization." Applied Voice Technology's CallXpress3 platform supports four-to 64-port configurations and a robust messaging feature set. CallXpress3 Desktop Call Manager increases the productivity of workgroups and individuals by bringing real-time call control to the desktop computer. Customers are provided with all pertinent information about the caller, such as who's calling and why, so they can make the choice of how to best handle the call. CallXpress3 Desktop Message Manager brings voice and fax messaging to the desktop computer, putting the customer in control of their messages. "AVT's proven expertise in CTI and unified messaging will allow Fujitsu to develop unique desktop messaging applications for our customers," said Fujitsu's Larry Ruth, product manager, CTI and messaging. -0- Applied Voice Technology Inc. develops and markets a broad line of open systems-based advanced computer telephony products, specializing in fax and call processing, unified messaging, and call center productivity and customer service, sold worldwide through affiliated distributors and dealers. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., AVT has offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Hong Kong and Dubai. In addition, AVT has a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. , RightFAX Inc., based in Tucson, Ariz. AVT is publicly traded under the symbol "AVTC" on the NASDAQ national market. AVT maintains a site on the World Wide Web at www.appliedvoice.com . Fujitsu Business Communication Systems, headquartered in Anaheim, is the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. business information technology unit of Fujitsu Limited -- the $36 billion global communications, computer and microelectronics giant. Fujitsu analyzes, designs, implements and manages intelligently integrated voice, data and video network solutions that support customers' needs to solve their business problems, be more competitive and leverage their existing technology investments. Combining solutions-oriented technology with a nationwide service and support network, Fujitsu is dedicated to continuing its 60-year tradition of quality products and a commitment to excellence. Fujitsu Business Communication Systems can be reached on the World Wide Web at http://www.fbcs.fujitsu.com . CONTACT: Fujitsu Patrick O'Rourke, 602/921-4874 pato@fbcs.fujitsu.com or AVT Michelle Taylor, 206/820-6000 x3399 mtaylor@appliedvoice.com |
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