Unimax Systems and Impact Technologies Sign New MAC-Ez Plus Agreements.MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 1996--Unimax Systems Corporation and Impact Technologies, Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri, announced the signing of long term licensing and distribution agreements for MAC-Ez Plus(TM). MAC-Ez Plus is the leading graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to configuration management tool for Siemens ROLM ROLM Richeson Oshman Loewenstern Maxfield (founders of ROLM Corporation, computer & telecommunications company) ROLM Randomized on Line Matching CBX (Computerized Branch eXchange) Same as PBX. and Siemens ROLM PhoneMail(TM) systems. Based on Unimax's 2nd Nature(TM) technology, MAC-Ez Plus provides Siemens ROLM users with cost and time savings in managing their telecommunications environment. "Impact has been pivotal in the successful implementation of MAC- Ez Plus at hundreds of Siemens ROLM sites" stated Unimax 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. , Fred Sweeny. "We are excited that Impact will continue as an important Unimax partner in the distribution of MAC-Ez Plus. The contributions of Impact and their customers have been an important factor in the success and industry acceptance of both MAC-Ez Plus and 2nd Nature technology. These agreements strengthen the relationship between the two companies and provide a strong foundation for the continued success of MAC-Ez Plus." "MAC-Ez Plus makes performing configuration changes a snap on both the Siemens ROLM CBX and PhoneMail systems," added Impact President Bryan Baehr, "MAC-Ez Plus allows our customers to significantly improve the performance, usability, manageability and value of their communication and information systems. Impact is pleased to work together with Unimax to continue the success of MAC-Ez Plus." "We are working on some exciting enhancements to MAC-Ez Plus" states Unimax Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Hunkins. "Our development plans include additional multi-vendor voice mail support and integration with leading call accounting and directory products." MAC-Ez Plus provides moves, adds and changes for Siemens ROLM CBX and Siemens PhoneMail(R) along with management of Trunks and 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. support. Other Unimax configuration management products provide support for Intecom's IBX IBX Independence Blue Cross (Health Insurance Company) IBX Internet Business Exchange IBX Integrated Business Exchange IBX Inner Banks (Foundation of Renewal for Eastern North Carolina) , TELARI, and E 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). systems (IQ Admin(TM)) and Digital Sound VoiceServer(R), and Telident's STS (Synchronous Transport Signal) The electrical equivalent of the SONET optical signal. In SDH, the European counterpart of SONET, STS is known as STM (Synchronous Transport Module). E911 Systems (ShadowMAX(TM)). Before the end of 1996, Unimax will provide support for PBXs manufactured by Nortel (MACmaker(TM)) and GPT GPT glutamic-pyruvic transaminase; see alanine transaminase. GPT abbr. glutamic-pyruvic transaminase GPT glutamic-pyruvic transaminase. in the United Kingdom. Lucent systems compatibility will be included in 1997. Voice mail systems to be supported include Nortel(TM) MeridianMail(TM), Hicom PhoneMail(TM), Octel Overture(TM) and Lucent Audix(TM). Unimax configuration management products also support fault management and provide updating of multiple telephony applications, such as call accounting, corporate directory, and E911 systems. All systems are supported through a single-point-of-entry for improved productivity and data integrity. Unimax System Corporation designs and develops configuration management software for multi-vendor telecommunications systems. Unimax is the leading provider of software solutions for administration of PBX systems, voice mail systems and the emerging computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration industry. Unimax's 2nd Nature architecture is used to create software products that interoperate in a heterogeneous telecommunications environment. Unimax is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. , based in Minneapolis, whose partners include many of the largest telecommunications manufacturers worldwide. Impact Technologies is a leading provider of products and services that deliver solutions for their customer's information systems environments. Beyond Impact's MAC-Ez family of products, other innovations include: PhoneGuide, a personal telephone productivity enhancer; Laser Printer Ready Faceplates, professionally printed telephone faceplates; Harmony, a PhoneMail networking configuration tool; and Professional Services offering a wide range of custom solutions. 2nd Nature, MACmaker and ShadowMAX are trademarks of Unimax Systems Corporation. All other products or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Jan Carron, Unimax Systems, (800) 886-0309 Dan Blakeley, Impact Technologies, (314) 576-2661 |
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