FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Linda Freeman or David McGillivray
MediaPhonics, Inc. (508) 870-0901
Jack Wormington
Centurion, Inc. (414) 784-6411MEDIAPHONICS ANNOUNCES PHONERIDER-USB
Plug-and-Play Telephony Device Now in Beta Release
March 7, 2000, CT Expo, Los Angeles, CA - MediaPhonics today announced beta release of its new PhoneRider-USB telephony device for messaging, conferencing, logging and IP telephony. By fully supporting the industry standards Universal Serial Bus (USB) specification and Microsoft TAPI 3.0, PhoneRider-USB provides advanced computer telephony functionality along with unprecedented ease
of installation for developers of intelligent client solutions in the call center, communication server, and unified messaging markets. PhoneRider USB is particularly well suited for Internet telephony in web-enabled, distributed, small and remote call centers, and large call centers requiring logging. The plug and play device is installed by simply plugging into the back of any USB-enabled PC, allowing quick and easy installation without opening the computer.PhoneRider-USB features include dynamic media streaming, full duplex DSP, support of all TAPI 3.0 functions including IP telephony, full duplex speakerphone, and unequalled handset/headset management.
"We've built high-value, robust, customer relationship management solutions around MediaPhonics core architecture." said Paul Wysocki of Centurion, Inc., "The ease of installation and additional functionality of the USB device opens up new possibilities for our customer's applications."
"The PhoneRider ISA product has already been adopted in the call center market", stated David McGillivray, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MediaPhonics, "PhoneRider USB's competitive price point, ease of installation and ability to converge PSTN, IP and wireless calls at the desktop enable our customers to easily deploy robust and cost-effective CTI solutions".
Headquartered in Neuchatel, Switzerland and Westborough, Massachusetts, MediaPhonics is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art communications products. The company is a leading provider of desktop telephony components that integrate Microsoft TAPI and Intel's USB standard providing a truly integrated foundation for powerful desktop voice and call processing solutions. MediaPhonics' product architecture expands the possibilities for developers of intelligent client solutions by providing TAPI devices and TSPs that bridge PSTN and IP networks and leverage Microsoft standards and applications. For more information visit www.mediaphonics.com.
Centurion, Inc., located in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is a full-service high technology firm specializing in customer call centers and computer telephony integration (CTI) services. Centurion provides system integration and development services and applications to the financial, public utility, and government markets. Additionally, Centurion provides turnkey systems and applications for general business use such as employee time management solutions and order entry systems. Founded in 1981, Centurion Inc. was one of the first firms to become AT&T Voice Processing Co-marketers (VPC's) and continues to partner with their successor, Lucent Technologies as a full-service CTI system developer and integrator. Centurion's key assets are technical expertise, commitment to Open Development standards and platforms and superior post-sale support. For information on Centurion's products and services visit www.centonline.com
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MEDIAPHONICS ELECTS DAVID B. LEVI AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CEO
CTI EXPO Fall '99, Las Vegas, NV- December 9, 1999 - MediaPhonics announced today that David Levi has been unanimously elected Chairman of the its Board of ectors and CEO.
Mr. Levi has extensive experience in technology companies, and is currently serving on the board of several companies in the high-tech arena including Picturetel and Microlog. Mr. Levi recently retired as Voice Control Systems' Chief Operating Officer after negotiating the merger with Voice Processing Corporation of which he was President. Prior to Voice Processing, Mr. Levi served as CEO of Natural MicroSystems where he managed a successful Initial Public Offering and sustained growth of 50% per year. He has also served as CEO or COO at Raytheon Data Systems, Centronics Data Computer Corp., and Raster Technologies. Mr. Levi has an extensive background with the Regional Bell Operating Companies, where he has consulted for BellSouth, Ameritech, and Southwestern Bell.
"We are extremely fortunate to have this opportunity to leverage Mr. Levi's experience in successfully managing and growing high-tech companies," said MediaPhonics President, Frédéric-James Gentizon, "Mr. Levi's focus on meeting and exceeding customer requirements, on product ection and development, and impeccable track record will strongly assist the growth and success of MediaPhonics".
Headquartered in Neuchatel, Switzerland and Westborough, Massachusetts, MediaPhonics is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art communications products. MediaPhonics is a leading provider of desktop telephony components that integrate Microsoft®'s TAPI and Intel's USB standard providing a truly integrated foundation for powerful desktop voice and call processing solutions. MediaPhonics' product architecture expands the possibilities for developers of intelligent client solutions by providing TAPI devices and TSPs that bridge PSTN and IP networks and leverage Microsoft standards and applications.
For more information contact:
- Linda Freeman -
- David McGillivray - 508-870-0901
MEDIAPHONICS' CYBERDESK 1.5 RECEIVES "BEST OF SHOW AWARD" AT CT EXPO SPRING '99
BOSTON, Mass - June 29, 1999 - MediaPhonics today announced that three key industry publications recognized and awarded its outstanding accomplishments in the call center/computer telephony industry.
From an exhibitor list of over 300 top telecommunications companies, CyberDesk 1.5 was one of several companies to receive a "Best of Show" award by Web + Print Design and engineers from Technology Marketing Corporations publishers of CTI, Call Center Solutions and Internet Telephony Magazines. The award is presented to products based on technological innovation with emphasis on a product's features set, its ability to work with existing standards, and the degree to which it contributes to the development of future CTI, Internet telephony, and call center products and services. CyberDesk is featured in the August issue of CTI magazine.
"Our editors selected MediaPhonics for the outstanding impression they made on the exhibit floor" said Rich Tehrani, group publisher of Technology Marketing Corporation TM and co-chairman of CTI Expo. " MediaPhonics' CyberDesk 1.5 has proven itself to be a leader in the desktop telecommunications market.
"We are very excited and honored to receive this prestigious award from industry experts. It serves to confirm our focus of maintaining a leadership position in the area of integrating desktop PCs and communication devices" remarked David McGillivray, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing of MediaPhonics USA.
CyberDesk 1.5 is the industry's first Virtual Messaging Manager. It is a complete desktop hardware and software that transforms the personal computer into a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week personal assistant. The CyberDesk offers the "Road Warrior" access to and management of MS Exchange unified messaging (Voice mail, E-mail & faxes) from any phone, anywhere, any time.
About MediaPhonics
MediaPhonics, headquartered in Switzerland and the USA is a leading provider of desktop telephony components that integrate Microsoft's TAPI and Intel' USB standards providing a truly integrated foundation for powerful desktop voice and call processing solutions. MediaPhonics is a Certified Microsoft Solution Provider. MediaPhonics PhoneRider Platforms are fully TAPI -enabled allowing OEMs, VARs and Systems Integrators to quickly deploy solutions for next -generation call center and messaging markets, while leveraging standard Microsoft applications. CyberDesk is a turnkey product with the PhoneRider board and application software for the small office market.
For more information, contact:
Business: David McGillivray, Vice President of Sales & Marketing: Tel: 1 877 - TELWARE ( 835-9273), dmc@mediaphonics.com
MEDIAPHONICS IS PRESENTING AT RED HERRING'S VENTURE MARKET EUROPE IN LONDON
LONDON - June 2, 1999 - MediaPhonics, the provider of award-winning desktop telephony products, announced today that it has been selected by Web + Print Design of The Red Herring to present at Venture Market Europe this Wednesday, June 2nd at 12:00 AM at the Dorchester Hotel, London, UK. Venture Market Europe is a two-day, executive forum where CEOs of the most promising European and Israeli technology companies reveal their business strategies to technology financiers and other corporate partners.
Frederic James Gentizon, CEO of MediaPhonics, will present a "live demo" of MediaPhonics PhoneRider, a unique integrator enabling the convergence of telephony over the Internet (IP) and PSTN - and it is fully integrated into Windows based applications and totally transparent to users.
Unique product architecture makes the MediaPhonics PhoneRider telephony device particularly well suited for Internet telephony in web enabled call centers & E-commerce. Microsoft TAPI & Intel USB standards compliance and superior call management are features that will also position MediaPhonics in various segments of the emerging call center markets. These include small distributed call centers with remote agents, as well as large call centers requiring logging such as order confirmation, banking and market research.
MediaPhonics target market is huge
There are over 7,000,000 seats in CTI enabled call centers and the market is growing at 20% per year. Industry experts anticipate that between 6 and 10% of the market will migrate to remote agents. This produces a remote agent installed base of $200,000,000 as an immediately addressable market.
E-commerce is in its infancy, and IDC believes it will grow at a CAGR of 79% from 1998 to 2002. Again, experts believe that an Internet voice connection is critical to the success of these sites.
OEM strategy
MediaPhonics is addressing call center market through OEMs and system integrators. Accordingly, substantial marketing contact has been made with majors.
About MediaPhonics
MediaPhonics, whose headquarters are located in Switzerland and in USA, is a company dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art communications products. MediaPhonics designs and markets hardware, firmware and software products for computer telephony applications & networking convergence.
The company has already attracted most eminent venture capital investors and is aggressively seeking further financial interest.
MICROSOFT PRESENTS MEDIAPHONICS IN
"LEADING ISVS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000"More than 75 Leading ISVs Prepare Applications for Windows 2000
REDMOND, Wash. - April 12, 1999 - Microsoft Corp. today announced overwhelming support for the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system and Windows 2000 Server from the independent software vendor (ISV) community. Applications from companies such as The Baan Co., Seagate Software and Visio Corp. are explicitly taking advantage of new technologies in Windows 2000, as defined by the Windows 2000-based Application Specification, and application vendors are ensuring application compatibility with Windows 2000. Microsoft also announced the Application Catalog for Windows 2000, available with the upcoming release of beta 3 for Windows 2000, which is designed to provide customers with the information they need to ensure that their applications will be both compatible and reliable.
"Microsoft is thrilled with the breadth and volume of exciting innovation taking place on the Windows platform, thanks to our ISV partners," said Brian Valentine, vice president of the Business Enterprise Division at Microsoft. "Applications designed for Windows 2000 will deliver the highest reliability and manageability ever seen on the Windows platform."
ISV Support for Windows 2000
More than 75 independent software vendors are demonstrating their support for the upcoming Windows 2000 beta 3 platform, and many are participating in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion at COMDEX/Spring (Windows World) the week of April 19. A list of vendors demonstrating Windows 2000-based applications in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion or announcing support for Windows 2000 appears at the end of this document.
"Windows 2000 Server provides a powerful overall platform for our ERP solutions," said Andrew Dailey, senior vice president of Product Marketing at Baan. "Baan and Microsoft continue to work closely together to ensure that Baan integrated enterprise applications take advantage of the unique features of, and demonstrate a tight level of integration with, Windows 2000 Server and its Active ectory™ services."
Leading ISVs are creating business applications for accounting, commerce, construction, customer management, data warehousing, document management, energy, engineering, enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial services, health care, hospitality, insurance, legal, justice and public safety, manufacturing, publishing, real estate and property management, retail, supply chain, and utilities industries.
Application Catalog Designed for Customers
As Microsoft continues to work closely with ISVs worldwide, customers can obtain the latest information about their software from the new Application Catalog for the Windows 2000 Web site. This catalog, available with the release of beta 3 later this month, is part of the previously announced Windows 2000 Readiness Program for Applications and Developers and will be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/ready/.
"We view the move to Windows 2000 as the cornerstone of our efforts to reduce the cost of enterprise computing," said Henry Nash, global head of IT Engineering at Credit Suisse First Boston. "Applications that adhere to the Application Specification are an indispensable component of this effort. We have been providing input into the creation of the specification, and we believe applications that adhere to it will be much easier to manage. We plan to incorporate compliance with this specification into our purchase criteria for new applications and will make it a part of our internal application development guidelines. We sincerely hope that application vendors will embrace these standards and that, along with Microsoft, we can work together to substantially reduce the costs involved in installing and maintaining applications."
The catalog will be the definitive source for information on Windows 2000-based applications including product descriptions, the level of the product's compatibility with Windows 2000, links to company Web sites, and any available support information.
Customers will be able to see the status of their applications based on the following three levels of ISV commitment:
- Windows 2000 "Ready" indicates that the product has been tested to ensure compatibility with the Windows 2000 platform.
- Windows 2000 "Gold" indicates that the product has been tested by an independent testing organization to take advantage of key features in Windows 2000, as defined by the Microsoft Windows 2000-based Application Specification.
- Windows 2000 "Planned/Ready" or "Planned/Gold" indicates that the product is intended to achieve one of the levels listed above, once the product is fully tested.
Applications Designed for Windows 2000
Applications optimized for Windows 2000, as defined by the Microsoft Windows 2000-based Application Specification, will deliver greater reliability than ever before.
"Visio 2000, the next generation of the Visio product family, utilizes the technological enhancements in Windows 2000 to provide incremental benefits for our users," said Peter Mullen, vice president and general manager of the Business Products Group at Visio. "For our corporate customers, the Windows 2000 Installer Technology, within Visio 2000, will simplify the application deployment and upgrade process and provide administrators with a powerful tool with which to manage their environments. The on-demand installation capability and dynamic repair feature will ensure that Visio 2000 is always available and operational exactly as users need it."
The applications for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server provide numerous benefits to help ensure reliability and availability to customers running applications on the Windows 2000 platform:
- Easier software deployment and management for organizations
- The ability of network administrators to run applications in secure, controlled environments
- A consistent "roaming user" experience, support for multiple users per machine, and regeneration of application settings in machine replacement scenarios
- Power management support for a superior mobile computing experience
- Simplified tasks for users through the Active ectory ectory services, making it easier to find resources through an enterprise network
About Microsoft Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Professional is designed to be the most reliable business and mobile desktop operating system for organizations of all sizes. Windows 2000 Server combines integrated Web-ready ectory, network and application services with powerful end-to-end management to provide the fastest way to accomplish digital business. When used together, the Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional lower the overall cost of ownership and provide a robust, adaptive digital infrastructure for organizations of all sizes.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.
Microsoft, Windows and Active ectory are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/ on Microsoft's corporate information pages.
Independent Software Vendors Supporting Windows 2000
ACCPAC International Inc.
Accura Software Inc.
Acotec
Active Voice Corp.
American Power Conversion
ASNA Inc.
Autodesk Inc.
The Baan Co.
Banyan Systems Inc.
Bluecurve Inc.
BMC Software Inc.
Callisto Software Inc.
Camstar Systems Inc.
CEDAR Systems Inc.
ChannelWave Software Inc.
Citrix Systems Inc.
Computer Associates International Inc.
Compuware Corp.
DataChannel Inc.
MKS/Data Focus Inc.
Datastream International Ltd.
Dialog Software
EMC Corp.
Entevo Corp.
E.piphany
Executive Software International Inc.
Fastlane Technologies Inc.
FileNET Corp.
Gemplus
GoldMine Software Corp.
Great Plains Software Inc.
Hauppauge Computer Works Inc.
HighGround Systems Inc.
Hewlett-Packard Co.
Hummingbird Communications Ltd.
IBM Corp.
Info ections Inc.
Informix Software Inc.
InstallShield Software Corp.
Internet Security Systems Inc.
ISOCOR
J.D. Edwards & Co.
Keyfile Corp.
Kingston Technology Corp.
Legato Systems Inc.
Lucent Technologies Inc.
Martin Sales International
MediaPhonics Corp.
Mission Critical Software Inc.
Moss Software Inc.
Motiva Software Corp.
National Instruments Corp.
Navision Software US Inc.
NCR Corp.
NetIQ Corp.
NetPro Computing Inc.
Network Associates Inc.
Network Computing Devices Inc.
Novadigm Inc.
NuView Inc.
Open Systems Solutions Inc.
Picazo Communications Inc.
Productivity Point International Inc.
Real World Corp.
Remedy Corp.
RightFAX Inc.
SBT Accounting Systems
Seagate Software
Security Dynamics Technologies Inc.
Silanis Technology Inc.
Smart Team International
Software Metrics Inc.
SolidWorks Corp.
Solomon Software
SourceMate
Telco Research Corp.
Tivoli Systems Inc.
Ultimate Software Group Inc.
Visio Corp.
Wall Data Inc.
Wise Solutions, Inc.
W. Quinn Associates Inc.
WRQ Inc.
Wyse Technology IncMEDIAPHONICS NAMES DAVID M. MCGILLIVRAY VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF MEDIAPHONICS USA LTD.
Bevaix, Switzerland - February 1, 1999 - MediaPhonics S.A. the leading provider of desktop telephony products is pleased to announce the appointment of David M. McGillivray to the position of Vice President & General Manager of MediaPhonics USA Ltd., effective January 1, 1999.
In his new role at MediaPhonics Corporation, David's responsibilities will include corporate development, worldwide sales and marketing, and the overall operations of the North American company.
Mr. McGillivray, age 36, reports to Frederic-James Gentizon, President & CEO of MediaPhonics SA, brings to the company a strong operational background in sales and marketing with more than 15 years experience in the computer and telephony industries.
"We're very excited to add David to our management team," said James Gentizon, MediaPhonics' President and CEO. "His proven ability to build high performance sales organization and to provide operations skills in a rapidly growing, technology-intensive environment will be extremely valuable to the overall development of our corporation."
"The US group that David will develop is chartered with expanding our strategic relationships with our customers, the US investment community and CT industry. This group will represent a critical function to the future success of our company."
Prior to joining MediaPhonics, David held various senior management positions at Natural MicroSystems, (NASDAQ; NMSS) where he was a key contributor in building the sales and marketing organization, primarily in the area of strategic alliances and partnerships. Most recently he served as the ector of Business Development.
During his 10 years at Natural MicroSystems, the company grew from a small start -up to a worldwide leader in the computer telephony industry with over 350 employees. The company has partnerships with global technology suppliers such as Comverse, Lucent, Siemens, Motorola and Microsoft.
Before joining Natural MicroSystems, David worked for Leading Edge Corporation, a provider of PC hardware and software products where he held management positions in their PC group. Mr. McGillivray also holds a BA in Economics. " Mediaphonics offers an unique approach to the traditional problems of computer and internet telephony solutions" said McGillivray, "their leverage of Microsoft and Intel standards has bridged the gap between computer and telephone environments that is currently litter with multiply standards from smaller groups. MediaPhonics' products truly represents a breakthrough in making telephony simple for your average computer user."
About MediaPhonics:
MediaPhonics is the leading provider of desktop CTI (Computer and Telephony Integration) personal productivity solutions. It designs and markets award winning hardware, firmware and software CTI technology and products for personal productivity computer telephony applications. MediaPhonics has signed partnerships with industry players such as Microsoft, Intel, Analog Devices, Telindus and Lernout & Hauspie.
MediaPhonics' technology provides a tight integration between a regular telephone and a PC. It enables your computer to power your telephone and any telephone anywhere to control your PC. This core technology is middleware using and controlling the power of DSP (Digital Signal Processor). MediaPhonics' CyberDesk, is a personal communication assistant. It enables office workers and "road warriors" to access and process their voice, e-mail and faxes while away from the office. In addition, it makes the office telephone more flexible and powerful through the unique integration with the desktop PC.
MediaPhonics has dual headquarters in Dallas, TX and in Switzerland.
MEDIAPHONICS GETS "BEST OF SHOW"AWARD AT CTI EXPO
PhoneRider CyberDesk - a revolutionary personal CTI desktop solution -receives another "Best of Show" award
DALLAS, Texas / Bevaix, Switzerland - June 17, 1998 - MediaPhonics has announced that its leading edge computer messaging solution for road warriors - PhoneRider CyberDesk - was given the prestigious "Best of Show" award at CTI EXPO, Baltimore, USA. This solution, which consists of the PhoneRider telephony board and CyberDesk application software, provides advanced messaging services to desktop PCs and also extends all the functionality into the field for use on regular or mobile phones. For example, road warriors can not only hear their e-mails but also "reply to author" using a telephone. The spoken reply is converted into an audio file that is attached to the e-mail and this is transmitted according to the instructions given by the recipient. In addition, the PC can automatically forward all calls received at the desktop to a designated telephone number. If calls are not answered they default to voice mail.
PhoneRider CyberDesk therefore provides unified messaging at the desktop (e-mail, voice mail and faxes) and becomes a virtual messaging assistant when users are on the move. Thus, there is no longer any need to carry a notebook PC or PDA when the user requirement is for a fully featured messaging solution. All that is needed is just a phone.
The advanced functionality provided by the MediaPhonics solution is, as far as the company is aware, still unique and it derives from the custom-designed PhoneRider CT board. This product, which has also won various awards, was designed from the chip level up in order to eliminate the limitations of conventional modems and most importantly, adds a super-set of telephony and voice processing features.
CyberDesk is MAPI compliant and is integrated with MS-Exchange. The client (or stand-alone) version of MS-Exchange is located on the desktop running under Windows 95. When the solution is employed on a network, the MS-Exchange server will normally run on a Windows NT server with clients on each of the PCs in the network. The MediaPhonics solution is therefore ideal for both stand-alone platforms as well as networks of any size. As a stand-alone solution the board will normally connect ectly to the public network; when in a network configuration PhoneRider connects to a PBX or key system.
PhoneRider CyberDesk is available today through major retail outlets, VARS and Interconnect companies at an affordable user cost of $299.
For further details, please contact MediaPhonics Inc. at (214) 321-2780, Suite 143-2331 Gus Thomasson Road, Dallas, TX 75228 or MediaPhonics SA at +41 32 729 8200, Puits-Godet 12, P.O. Box 128, CH-2005 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
About MediaPhonics
LERNOUT & HAUSPIE SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH MEDIAPHONICSMediaPhonics, whose headquarters are located in Switzerland and in Dallas, TX, designs and markets award winning hardware, firmware and software CTI architectures and products for computer telephony applications. MediaPhonics core CTI technology enables computers to power telephones and the telephone to control computers. The company's mission is to create a bridge between telecommunications and computers by providing companies and users with solutions to meet today's telecomputing challenges
All product names and trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of MediaPhonics and their respective owners.
L&H to Speech-Enable MediaPhonic's PhoneRider CyberDesk Product for Remote, Real-Time Access to E-Mail, Voice Mail, Fax
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - March 3, 1998 - Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products (L&H) (NASDAQ: LHSPF; EASDAQ: LHSP.ED) announced today at the Computer Telephony Expo here in Los Angeles that MediaPhonics has licensed its Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology to speech-enable their product, PhoneRider CyberDesk. PhoneRider CyberDesk is a desktop-based computer telephony integrated solution that allows users to remotely access and manage MS Exchange unified e-mail, voice mail and fax from any telephone, in real time. This agreement signed by L&H addresses the growing telephony market and is evidence of the increasing importance of speech technology in computer telephony applications.
PhoneRider CyberDesk, first announced at Comdex last Fall, is an ideal solution for business users who are required to spend significant time away from the office and need to remain connected. It is an example of how speech technology is beginning to revolutionize business communications in a variety of markets. Using speech technology, the product can "read" up-to-the-minute e-mails and faxes to users, via any telephone.
"We are delighted to work with MediaPhonics to provide the speech technology for PhoneRider CyberDesk. The product provides a breakthrough offering for desktop users," said Jerry Calabrese, president of L&H's Core Technology Division. "This agreement also strengthens L&H's technology offerings in the burgeoning telephony market, where speech technology will have a dramatic impact over the coming months. The inclusion of L&H technology in Mediaphonic's product expands our position in this critical market."
"This agreement combines the best of computer telephony integration and speech technology, allowing users to remotely access and control their voice-enabled PC with a simple telephone call," said Frederic James Gentizon, MediaPhonics president and chief executive officer. "With PhoneRider CyberDesk, the user's PC becomes humanized - it calls cellular phones to read e-mail and faxes and to play voice mail."
Key Features
PhoneRider CyberDesk, incorporating L&H's speech technologies, offers users several key features for staying connected. These features clearly demonstrate the advantages of speech recognition and speech-enabling technology in a telephony solution, and include:
- Remote Access to Unified Messaging: Any telephone can provide access to all forms of messaging, including voice mail, e-mail and faxes. Users can call the PhoneRider CyberDesk-equipped PC to have it play recorded voice mail, read e-mail using L&H TTS conversion and read incoming fax headers.
- Remote Voice Reply: PhoneRider CyberDesk lets users reply to an incoming e-mail with a voice mail message. The original sender receives a message containing a wave file that is played on their PC when double-clicked.
- Remote Forwarding: Users can call the PhoneRider CyberDesk-equipped PC to request that all or a select number of e-mails and faxes are forwarded to any fax machine.
- One Number Follow Me: PhoneRider CyberDesk, using L&H TTS as an auto-attendant, transfers all incoming calls to any internal or external phone number through a PBX or Centrex system.
PhoneRider CyberDesk is available today through major retail outlets, VARs and Interconnect companies. For further details, please contact MediaPhonics (Web: http://www.mediaphonics.com) or its sales representative in North America, Dial Digital Inc. at (888) 237-8018, Suite 103-3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby B.C. Canada V5C6N5, (604)-291-8838 (Web: http://www.dialdigital.com).
About MediaPhonics
MediaPhonics is a French registered company with headquarters in Evry (France) and offices in France, Switzerland and Vancouver, Canada.
MediaPhonics designs and markets award winning hardware, firmware and software CTI architectures and products for computer telephony applications. MediaPhonics core CTI technology enables computers to power telephones and the telephone to control computers. The company's mission is to create a bridge between telecommunications and computers by providing companies and users with solutions to meet today's telecomputing challenges
Recently MediaPhonics entered into a business partnership with Dial Digital Inc. for the marketing and sales of the MediaPhonics technology and products in North America.
About Lernout & Hauspie
Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products (L&H) is an international leader in the development of advanced speech technology for various commercial applications and products. The company is divided into four divisions: core technologies; dictation, a division dedicated to discrete and continuous speech offerings; translation services and products; and Internet services. Its four core technologies are automatic speech recognition (ASR), text-to-speech (TTS), digital speech compression and text-to-text (translation).
The company has its worldwide headquarters in Ieper, Belgium, its U.S. headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts and international sales offices throughout Asia.
This Press Release contains forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties, including statements about L&H's objectives, expectations and intentions. Such statements include statements that by signing this agreement with MediaPhonics, that MediaPhonics will use L&H speech technology in its forthcoming products, MediaPhonics will complete these products on a timely basis, if at all, that once developed, they will perform as anticipated, or that MediaPhonics will play a key role in the distribution of the L&H text-to-speech in the telephony industry. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, that by signing this agreement with MediaPhonics that they will not be able to use the L&H speech technology and that L&H will not be able to develop TTS technology for MediaPhonics specific applications, or that once developed any of these products will perform as anticipated or be commercially successful. The forward -looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. L&H expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in L&H's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.