Global Village and Gateway 2000 join forces: FaxWorks Voice 3.0 now bundled by premium PC maker; voice/data/fax software gives PC users an integrated communication solution.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 1995--Global Village Communication Inc. and Gateway 2000 today reached an agreement to bundle Global Village's FaxWorks Voice 3.0 software for Windows with Gateway 2000's Desktop PCs equipped with voice modems. FaxWorks Voice 3.0, selected for an Editor's Choice Award by PC Magazine, is a truly integrated program which gives PC users a wide range of capabilities for voice, fax and data communication. In addition to basic fax and data functions, the software includes premier voice mail, fax-on-demand and remote message retrieval capabilities, providing a robust yet easy-to-use solution for people who need to communicate from virtually any location. The agreement makes Global Village the leading 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 voice, fax and data communication software supplier in the industry. The company already has partnerships with more than 20 top PC and modem manufacturers. ``We think FaxWorks Voice's feature-rich, intuitive design is a perfect fit for Gateway 2000's sophisticated users,'' Neil Selvin, president and chief executive officer, Global Village, said. ``With this agreement, we're marching toward our goal to become the leading supplier of integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. in the personal communications market.'' ``At Gateway 2000, it's very important to provide our customers with comprehensive, easy-to-use communication software,'' said Bart Brown, Gateway 2000's desktop's product manager. ``FaxWorks Voice offers a wide range of features and ranks tops with users.'' Handles a variety of voice options A cost-effective solution for any home or office, FaxWorks Voice provides users with a virtually limitless number of password-protected voice mailboxes. Each voice mailbox A simulated mailbox in the computer that holds e-mail messages. Mailboxes are stored on disk as a file of messages, a database of messages or as an individual file for each message. The standard mailboxes are usually In, Out, Trash and Junk (Spam). can be assigned specific personal greetings recorded by the user. For home office workers who desire a more professional-sounding greeting, pre-recorded voice prompts A recorded message that is played by auto attendants, interactive voice response (IVR) systems, message-on-hold systems and other voice processing tools. The "prompt" is a request to input some data; a recording that does not ask for feedback is more properly called a voice "message." can also be activated. As with faxes, voice calls can be saved to and then deleted from a recipient's message center. For quick identification and retrieval, users simply type in a corresponding label for each message. FaxWorks Voice even allows faxes to be attached to voice mail messages. Callers simply utilize the software's voice prompting system to link a fax to their message. When the recipient checks his or her mailbox, he or she will be alerted that there is a fax associated with the voice mail. Comes with remote message retrieval Equipped with more remote access features than any other bundled software (1) Applications that are included with new hardware. For example, a new PC often comes with several applications, many of which may be light versions or full versions with no limit on usage. Others may be only 60- or 90-day trial packages. See bundle. program, FaxWorks Voice allows for all fax and voice messages to be retrieved through a touch-tone phone. Ideal for frequent travelers, such as sales people and field personnel, the software allows users to change the fax forwarding number, enable or disable To turn off; deactivate. See disabled. the fax forwarding feature or customize the voice greeting. To quickly review and receive correspondence from a remote location, FaxWorks Voice users simply dial into the message center and select specific fax messages to be forwarded to them from the listing. The system can also be set up for message notification via pager or fax. Features an array of fax-on-demand functions FaxWorks Voice also offers the most fax-on-demand capabilities of any bundled software package, allowing office users and outside callers to retrieve a stored fax instantly. With each mailbox, users can create up to 10 public fax-on-demand documents for general distribution and up to 10 private fax-on-demand documents for personal distribution. The caller simply dials into the correct mailbox and the document is sent immediately. For situations which require secure fax distribution, such as a patient dialing into a doctor's office to obtain confidential medical records, a special retrieval feature allows private faxes to be automatically forwarded to any designated outside caller. Each fax can be assigned a password, allowing retrieval only by those with a pre-determined access code. Includes wide range of fax capabilities FaxWorks Voice gives Gateway 2000 customers a variety of fax options, including the ability to create and send faxes with automatically formatted cover sheets; an option to add signatures and company logos; thumbnail A miniature representation of a page or image that is used to identify a file by its contents. Clicking the thumbnail opens the file. Thumbnails are an option in file managers, such as Windows Explorer, and they are found in photo editing and graphics program to quickly browse multiple view for easy editing and arranging faxes; a variety of fax editing and drawing tools; streamlined management of faxes; and a personal phone book that includes both voice and fax numbers. A thumbnail viewing feature provides users with the ability to quickly manipulate a fax or set of faxes. Options include rearranging the order of a fax; zooming in on a particular fax; or collecting, opening or deleting faxes. For superior on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. clarity, Global Village's bundled software includes gray scale image enhancement See image editing. . This feature is particularly helpful to notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. users who do not usually have a printer readily available and need to read documents on-screen. Offers efficient, simple data solutions Access to on-line services and bulletin boards is easy with FaxWorks Voice 3.0, as users can connect with a simple click of the mouse. Frequently called fax and phone numbers can be customized using the software's QuickDial feature. FaxWorks Voice 3.0 also includes terminal emulation Using software in a desktop machine to make it perform like a hardware terminal. The emulated terminal is typically in the VT100-500 family, designed originally by Digital Equipment. capabilities, for connection to a wide variety of host machines; host mode for remote dial-in; and a number of data-transfer protocols. Automatically handles technical settings Eliminating the need for multiple phone lines, the software automatically differentiates incoming calls as either voice or fax and routes them appropriately. Through a unique SmartPort feature, FaxWorks Voice also bypasses the need for users to understand various technical settings. SmartPort automatically coordinates the user's lineup of communications applications by releasing the communications port (hardware, communications) communications port - A connector for a communications interface, usually, a serial port. when another program requires it. Provides seamless setup Like all of Global Village's products, FaxWorks Voice 3.0 has an easy installation process. The program automatically detects the modem, the modem type and modem port; installs the software; and initializes the modem. A ``Smart Install'' feature allows users to proceed through a series of simple commands that lead them through the installation process. Optional on-screen cue cards cue card n. A large card held out of the audience's sight, bearing words or dialogue in large letters as an aid for a speaker or actor chiefly in television broadcasting. also give first-time users quick explanations of key functions. Global Village Communication Global Village (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 :GVIL) is a leading supplier of integrated communication products and services for personal-computer users. The company's industry-acclaimed offerings include the FaxWorks family of fax/voice/data software for Windows, OS/2 and DOS; GlobalFax software for Macintosh; TelePort Verb 1. teleport - transport by dematerializing at one point and assembling at another science fiction - literary fantasy involving the imagined impact of science on society transport - move something or somebody around; usually over long distances and PowerPort fax/modems for Macintosh desktop and PowerBook computers; the OneWorld 100 series of fax, remote-access and network modem A modem shared by all users in a network. See network access server. servers for Macintosh networks; the OneWorld 700 series of Internet servers for Windows and Macintosh networks; and GlobalCenter Internet connection service for the OneWorld 700 series. Internet users Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f can visit Global Village via the company's World Wide Web site, ``The Village,'' at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.globalvillage.com. Introduced in January 1995, the site holds a wealth of information on Global Village and its products, and provides users with helpful hints on navigating the Internet. For more information, customers can contact Global Village at 800/736-4821. Gateway 2000 Gateway 2000, a Fortune 500 company founded in 1985, currently sells more PC-compatible systems through the direct market channel in 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. than any other PC manufacturer. Gateway 2000 is also the leading U.S. market supplier of systems based on Intel's leading-edge Pentium microprocessor. The company's 1994 sales were $2.7 billion. Gateway 2000 is listed on the NASDAQ market as GATE. CONTACT: The Bohle Company Laura Barnoski/Genevieve Haldeman, 310/785-0515 |
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