San Mateo, Calif., March 11, 2009 — Avistar Communications Corp. (Nasdaq: AVSR), a leaderin unified visual communications solutions, announced today that Zultys, Inc., a leading providerof all-in-one unified communication solutions, will integrate Avistar’s C3 Media Engine and makeit available to its customers around the world. Through this agreement, Zultys customers willhave the ability to add best-in-class desktop videoconferencing to their unified communicationssystems. Zultys plans to launch the integrated solution in the fall of 2009.Simon Moss, CEO of Avistar, said, “After a thorough and competitive review, Zultys selectedAvistar. Zultys is recognized for its innovative, open standards IP communications andtelephony products. Avistar C3™ will help Zultys open new revenue streams and provideimportant new videoconferencing features that will strengthen its positioning in its marketsworldwide.”“Videoconferencing provides the ROI our customers are looking for as part of their unifiedcommunications solutions, especially in a down economy, where travel is well scrutinized,” saidSteve Morrison, Vice President, Product Marketing, Zultys. “Avistar C3 augments our line ofVoIP and web conferencing products, empowering our customers to collaborate and takeaggressive action to remain competitive.”Avistar C3 Media EngineBased on the award-winning Avistar C3 Desktop™ solution, the Avistar C3 Media Engineprovides a business class desktop videoconferencing experience to technology partners whorequire a visual communications experience within their applications. Business-classvideoconferencing is recognized as a valuable communications tool that provides corporationsserious cost savings, improved productivity and ROI. According to a recent WainhouseResearch study, one third of those polled see the use of videoconferencing accelerating giventoday’s economy, as it reduces the need and cost for travel plus improves collaboration anddecision-making. At a fraction of the cost of typical videoconferencing solutions, Avistar C3makes videoconferencing easy and approachable for both advanced and novice businessusers.About ZultysZultys, Inc. is showing what’s possible for Open Standards IP communications and telephony.Its Open Standards IP technology is the building block for its award-winning IP PBX systems.Zultys develops products that enable companies and organizations in more than 110 countriesand 19 languages to deploy integrated communications systems. For more information visit:www.zultys.com.Avistar and Zultys2About Avistar Communications CorporationAvistar (Nasdaq: AVSR) is a unified visual communications solutions, providing provenbusiness-class technology. Avistar’s desktop videoconferencing installations include more than100,000 committed desktop seats worldwide, bringing together business users anytime andanyplace. Companies such as IBM Corp., Sony Corp., LifeSize Communications, Inc. andPolycom Inc. use Avistar technology to power their unified communications solutions. Avistarworks with leading-edge technology partners and resellers including CityIS, Beyondis, Datamartand Fontel in more than 40 countries. For more information, go to www.avistar.com.###Contact:Angela Smith John CunninghamAvistar Zultys, Inc.+1 650-525-3388 +1 408-328-0450 x116asmith@avistar.com john.cunningham@zultys.comMargaret BonillaBirnbach Communications for Avistar+1 603-548-0693mbonilla@birnbachcom.com
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March 17, 2009ASK Staffing selects Premise-Based IP Communications System from Zultys
March 16, 2009
ATLANTA, GA., March 4, 2009 – Zultys, Inc., a Silicon Valley company known for its open standards IP communications and telephony products, today recognized an innovative solution devised by Alliant DataTel, Inc. for a major Georgia staffing company.
ASK Staffing, Inc. ( http://www.askstaffing.com/ ) recently needed to replace its aging telephone system during an office relocation. Alliant DataTel, Atlanta, Georgia ( http://www.goalliant.net/ ), a Zultys value added reseller since August 2004, was selected by Michael Dukes, ASK Staffing’s VP of Operations, to displace an out-dated Avaya Partner phone system with a Zultys MX30 media exchange.
Zultys’ award winning IP PBX systems offer an all-in-one turnkey system with pre-loaded software that does not require additional or external servers. It supports PC, Mac, and Linux equipment. Companies interested in learning more how they might benefit with a Zultys MX may contact Alliant at 1-770-441-9999.
About Alliant DataTel Inc.
Alliant DataTel, Inc., an Atlanta based company is a Zultys dealer. It was founded in 1996 to provide telecommunication and computer networking integration services to small – medium sized companies. The IT professionals at Alliant are committed to providing excellent service, quality products and valuable solution resources that help companies achieve their corporate goals.
About Zultys Inc.
Zultys, Inc. is showing what’s possible for Open Standards IP communications, telephony and productivity enhancing collaboration. Our Open Standards IP technology is the building block for our award-winning IP PBX systems. Zultys develops products that enable companies and organizations in over 110 countries and 19 languages to deploy integrated communications systems.
Please visit http://www.zultys.com/ for additional information.
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SOURCE: Alliant DataTel, Inc.
Alliant DataTel, Inc.
Michael Kirchhoff, CEO
1.770.441.9999 ext. 307
1.877.GO ALLIANT
michaelk@goalliant.net
New Support Center and Information Technology Product Showcase Opens in Atlanta
December 29, 2008
Alliant DataTel expands operations by offering more Voice over IP phone system choices
ATLANTA, GA., December 29, 2008 –– Alliant DataTel Inc., today announced an expanded office suite and the launching of several new marketing websites/blogs including http://www.phonesystemsatlanta.wordpress.com/ and http://www.cablingatlanta.wordpress.com/. Since 1996, Alliant DataTel an Atlanta, Georgia company has specialized in business phone systems, computer networks, cabling and PSTN circuits like PRI and T-1. Alliant’s new sales and support office at a prime location, 1200 Abernathy Road, Northpark Town Center is a mixed-use complex, located in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter business district. Here the company will conduct various business seminars, host “How to Choose an IP-PBX Luncheons,” plus perform demos on all offered business solutions to prospects and current clients utilizing the brand new live product showcase. The luncheon portion is complimentary and optional yet the hands-on mini-seminars require registration as the classes are small and expected to fill quickly. Visiting the http://www.goalliant.net/ website can provide upcoming dates and times to RSVP for the 2 hour seminar luncheons or call Alliant’s main number 770-441-9999 for more information.
Alliant DataTel has recently increased its product lines to include Aastralink Response Point and Sutus Business Central BC200 dealerships. The company’s core information technology services include designing, implementing and managing Voice over Internet Protocol phone systems known as VOIP or Voice over IP business phone solutions. Most systems offered have the ability to plug an IP phone into any broadband Internet connection, anywhere in the world, allowing seamless connectivity to the IP-PBX base system. From a single location to multiple sites around the world, both voice and data networks can be connected to a telecommunications infrastructure that can deliver many features including auto attendant, voicemail, Wi-Fi phones, headsets, door phones, access control, and call center applications to name a few. Alliant DataTel can integrate many systems into existing computer networks and can e-mail voicemail messages and incoming faxes directly to email clients, such as Outlook & Groupwise. In addition, voicemails and faxes can also be sent directly to cell phones. Cell phones such as Blackberry’s, devices utilizing Windows Mobile 5 & 6, & Symbian phones work seamlessly with most IP-PBX systems.
Alliant DataTel is a certified partner for Samsung, Zultys, Microsoft Response Point, Xblue Networks and Sutus. “Our primary objective is to inform businesses about features available in ‘Voice over IP’ phone solutions as well as TDM systems;” said Michael Kirchhoff, CEO of Alliant DataTel. “We educate business owners & decision makers in what to look for in purchasing the right system and setting up their complete infrastructure for their current and long term objectives.” When asked, Michael Kirchhoff says, “Many businesses are not aware of the amazing advancements that have occurred in telecommunications. It is not unusual for clients who need office cabling done during a move or renovation need a new updated phone system. There seems to be a lot of confusion with this upgrade between circuit providers, phone systems and their company’s data infrastructure,” said Kirchhoff; “when you add the new technology of VoIP on top; it becomes a major mountain in their eyes.” Kirchhoff continued, “The sticker shock for new technology first takes them by surprise. What we want to do is educate the end user to what their options are, utilizing their current requirements, budget, as well as their long range goals allowing them to run efficiently, while providing a cost effective solution. If their budget can’t handle everything at once, we break them down in mini-projects they can get their arms around. There is no sense in doing it half way; technology only works if you know how to use it.”
About Alliant DataTel Inc.
The IT professionals at Alliant are committed to providing excellent service, quality products and valuable solution resources that help companies achieve their corporate goals. The corporate website, (http://www.goalliant.net/) currently in redesign by http://www.3by400.com/ will be an interactive web portal that will make it easy for consumers to learn about the many options available when shopping for VoIP phone systems. Consumers will also have access to a knowledge base filled with guides on facilitating the buying process. The site will have detailed information about phone systems offered, along with their features and specifications. It is focused on educating the consumer about the technological advancements of phone systems.
Alliant is a one stop VAR from planning to deployment. Whether you are a Fortune 500 firm or an emerging organization, Alliant can help you plan, design and implement a robust IT infrastructure that grows with you. Find out more at http:// www.goalliant.net or 770-441-9999.
Sutus surges ahead with Green office technology
December 16, 2008
Sutus surges ahead with Green office technology
Award-winning office-in-a-box product helps small businesses reduce carbon footprint
September 10, 2008, Vancouver, B.C. – The Sutus Business Central™ is a multi-service business gateway (MSBG) that provides Small Businesses with a fully integrated data, networking and telephony solution. In addition to its business operational features, the power consumption, design and advanced remote support of Business Central dramatically reduces a small business’ carbon footprint compared to a piecemeal solution that provides equivalent business functionality.
In the course of a year, the Business Central requires 350 kw/hrs power*. This is 1261 kw/hr lower than the power usage of the combined products used by most small businesses to match the functionality of the Business Central. The power difference is equivalent to .98 metric tonnes of CO2 per year. That’s the equivalent of parking the car for 60 days a year or replacing a twenty year old fridge with an ‘energy saver’ model.
As well as having low power requirements, the Business Central enjoys a very streamlined design with dimensions of 9″ by 11″ by 4″. This is little bigger than a Microsoft Xbox and is considerably smaller than the combined dimensions of a competing piecemeal solution. In addition, advanced remote support and management features built into the Business Central mean that the device can be remotely monitored, upgraded and repaired without the need to send out a technician or for the small business staff member to spend long periods on the phone.
The Sutus Business Central has been developed specifically for businesses of up to 25 employees and comprises a wide array of advanced data and networking functions such as: file server, email server, router, firewall, wireless access point, VPN remote access server, automated backups, and a business-class phone system with the ability to simultaneously support both standard phone line and VoIP connections.
The Business Central is also a gateway for hosted services and is ideal for businesses that promote remote working or those with employees in numerous locations.
Shawn Chute, EVP of Sutus, commented, ‘People are rapidly becoming more conscious of their effect on the environment and this is starting to show in some of their business decisions. Small business owners in particular have the advantage of being able to change the way their company operates in many ways according to their preferences. The Sutus Business Central enables them to improve business functionality while helping the environment by utilizing our “all-in-one” energy efficient complete office solution.’
*Assumes constant power 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
About Sutus
Sutus (www.sutus.com) provides small businesses with an enterprise quality all-in-one solution that delivers office network and telephone infrastructure that is affordable, robust and extremely flexible. The Sutus Business Central™ is the winner of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine’s 2007 product of the year award and IT Expo’s ‘Best Newcomer’ award. It is designed specifically for offices with up to 25 users providing all core IT infrastructure as well as on-demand turnkey VoIP and other advanced phone and data services through Sutus business partners. The Business Central significantly improves a reseller’s ability to easily service small business customers with locations of 25 users or less.
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Zultys MX250
December 16, 2008
MX250
The MX250 is an IP PBX platform that integrates multimedia communications for businesses, large and small, into a single server compact system. All connections are made through standard interfaces. The MX250 integrates the functions of many applications into one Unified Communications platform without the requirement of several disparate adjunct servers. By integrating these functions into a single unit, Zultys delivers a cost effective, easy to provision, easy to use system that is also easily managed and expanded.
The MX250 combines the functions of an Internet gateway (switch and router) with classic PBX functionality: PSTN line interfaces, analog circuits, auto attendant, call routing, voice mail, and Automatic Call Distribution. It further adds support for video calls and multi-media files, such as text-to-speech announcements, automatic conversion of voice mail messages into WAV files, and MXIE, Zultys’ award-winning unified communications client application. The system uses SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) to communicate with IP devices on the LAN or across the WAN. This industry standard protocol permits the connection of desktop phones, conference phones, and other SIP endpoints from many manufacturers. Administrators use a single intuitive GUI on a PC to configure and monitor every aspect of the system.
With the MX250, workers are accessible on a central communication system from any location with an Internet connection. Direct connectivity among all users is easily achieved, regardless of their location within a building, campus, city, region, or country. Users of the system have full access to all system features when logging in at the office, from home, while traveling, or from a different site, while retaining their own personal user identity.
All users, regardless of their role within the organization, enjoy a high quality voice system with access to productivity tools designed to increase their ability to get more done in less time. The system offers powerful applications such as presence, instant messaging, unified messaging, call handling, screen pops, and detailed call logs. These tools can operate on a single system or among multiple MX systems of varying sizes for a centrally managed platform that painlessly scales to support large enterprises.
The MX250 connects to a standard Ethernet switch, along with the connection of computers and IP phones. The connection to the LAN is made through one or two 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports on the MX250 main board, thereby providing redundancy. Additional redundancy is available with dual hard discs in a RAID 1 configuration, and AC and DC power inputs.
The MX250 provides three module slots that support the connection to the PSTN, legacy PBXs, and analog telephony devices.
SIP and Open Standards From The Beginning
The MX250 was designed and built from its inception to be an open standards IP PBX platform. Most similar products were either originally designed with IP in their core with telephony services added on top, or they are traditional PBXs designed with telephony at their core with VoIP added in later development. Systems of these types typically use proprietary phones and have closed architectures. Conversely, the architecture of the MX250 has been optimized to combine voice and data technologies while using standard interfaces and phones.
Key Features
2U rack-mounted system
Expandable in capacity and function without purchasing additional hardware
Interconnect up to 32 boxes to support up to 10,000 users (MXgroup Application)
Switches and routes voice, data, fax, and video
Up to two T1 or E1 circuits, 24 analog circuits, 12 ISDN BRI circuits, or any combination
Integrated IVR (Interactive Voice Response) function with text-to-speech capability
64 automated attendants
400 hours of voice mail
24 simultaneous accesses to auto attendant or voice mail
Up to 4,000 hours of call recording storage
64 operator groups
64 ACD groups
Integrated call center application for up to 240 configured agents of which 60 may be actively logged in simultaneously
64 paging groups
Connects to phones and fax machines with up to 26 analog circuits
Automated configuration of phones
50 VPN sessions directly support users over the Internet
Standards based QoS support
Built-in fax server for up to 16 simultaneous fax sessions
Moves, adds, and changes are performed in minutes
SIP protocol — allows connection with standard SIP phones, soft phones, Internet Telephone Service Providers (ITSPs), or other SIP servers
G.711 or G.729 codecs
Interoperates with any standards based network infrastructure
Based on highly stable embedded Linux operating system
Upgrades entail software downloads exclusively – no hardware forklift changes required
MXcluster
The MXcluster application provides an easy means of multiplying the system’s capacity of users, resources and services. Up to four MX systems may be connected together to create a single IP PBX for the support of up to 10,000 users in a single system. Once clustered, all systems are managed as a single system through the Administrator UI application. An additional MX system may be configured to provide full-scale redundancy for a
Pain Solutions Treatment Centers chooses Premise-Based IP Phone System from Zultys
October 29, 2008Doctors Realize Significant Productivity Gains and Rapid ROI after Linking Offices with Zultys VoIP Solution
ATLANTA, GA., October 28, 2008 – Zultys, Inc., a Silicon Valley company known for its open standards IP communications and telephony products, today recognized an innovative solution devised by Alliant DataTel, Inc. for a four office medical practice in metro Atlanta, Georgia.
Pain Solutions Treatment Centers., Inc.( www.painsolutionscenters.com ) with a network of north Georgia offices needed to quickly replace its communications system while maintaining its investment in Polycom IP telephone sets. Alliant DataTel, Atlanta, GA ( www.goalliant.net ), a Zultys dealer since August 2004, was selected for the project.
Donna Rice, Pain Solutions Treatment Centers, Director of Admin Operations stated; “our hosted Digital Agent telephone system was becoming expensive and difficult to administer. We chose a Zultys MX250 and MX30 media exchange after a couple product demonstrations and validating provided Zultys references. Donna went on to explain; “Michael Kirchhoff, of Alliant installed the hardware, worked diligently and was an asset to get all running smoothly. He held multiple training sessions before we went live and was here throughout the deployment. In addition to an enhanced IP-PBX with dynamic features, we have presence icons. I know when anyone on my team is speaking with a patient, engaged in a meeting or at lunch.
From an administrative standpoint, Michael has been very helpful in answering questions, allowing me to learn the various features. We can now make routine changes to the phones, add, edit and delete users without waiting on a tech to arrive on-site. We have increased the response time to our patients with centralized appointment scheduling and improved the efficiency of our employees.”
By deploying an IP telephony solution from Zultys, Pain Solutions Treatment Centers solved its business communications issues between their four practices. As a result of the cost savings with the Zultys solution, Pain Solutions should pay for their investment in four to six months. The MXIE interface on the PC enables operators and co-workers to view the presence and availability of schedulers regardless of their location. Each individual staff member can set up rules governing how their calls are handled, allowing the Zultys system to locate them for important phone calls even if they are away from their desk.
“We are thoroughly pleased with our investment in the Zultys solution,” said Dan Hurd, Telecom Manager for Pain Solutions Treatment Centers. Zultys MXGroup breaks down the barriers of distance between our offices and allows us to operate as one efficient organization. The PSTN voice quality via Paetec SIP trunks is excellent and we could not be happier with our decision in selecting Zultys and Alliant.”
Zultys’ award winning IP PBX systems offer an all-in-one system with pre-loaded software that does not require additional or external servers. It supports PC, Mac, and Linux equipment. Companies interested in learning more how they might benefit with a Zultys MX may contact Alliant at 1-770-441-9999.
About Alliant DataTel Inc.
Alliant DataTel, Inc., an Atlanta based company is a Zultys value added reseller. It provides telecommunication and computer networking integration with the highest level of customer service. The IT professionals at Alliant are committed to providing excellent service, quality products and valuable solution resources that help companies achieve their corporate goals.
Alliant is a one stop VAR from planning to deployment. Whether you are a Fortune 500 firm or an emerging organization, Alliant can help you plan, design and implement a robust IT infrastructure that grows with you. Find out more at www.goalliant.net.
About Zultys Inc.
Zultys develops products that enable companies and organizations to deploy integrated communications systems. Our products are designed to maximize investment, interoperability and usability. Companies and organizations around the world are experiencing the benefits of an Open Standards IP platform for their communications needs. Find out more at www.zultys.com.
United Seal & Rubber selects Premise-Based IP Communications System from Zultys
October 6, 2008
ATLANTA, GA., October 6, 2008 – Zultys, Inc., a Silicon Valley company known for its open standards IP communications and telephony products, today recognized an innovative solution devised by Alliant DataTel, Inc. for a minority supplier of custom and standard rubber products.
United Seal & Rubber Co., Inc. (http://www.unitedseal.com/ ) recently needed to replace its aging phone and voice mail platforms. Alliant DataTel, Atlanta, Georgia ( http://www.goalliant.net/ ), a Zultys value added reseller since August 2004, was selected by Shirley Waters, United Seal’s controller, to displace an out-dated Tadiran Coral PBX and Callware Callerga voice mail server with a Zultys MX250 media exchange.
Shirley Waters explains; “Michael Kirchhoff, of Alliant installed the hardware in a couple of days, held training sessions before we went live on the system, and was here throughout the deployment. He was available to us when we needed assistance. In addition to an enhanced phone system with dynamic features, we can also send and receive fax information to our desktops. We have an IM (instant messaging) feature that is available to the users of the company. Also, some users now only answer their phone through their PC without touching the stylish Aastra handset. At this point, we are considering wireless headsets for them. From an administrative standpoint, Michael has been very helpful in answering questions, allowing me to learn the various features. We now have real time history reports available. I now can make changes to the phones, add, edit and delete users without waiting on a tech to arrive on site. We have increased the response time to our customers and improved the efficiency of our employees with this technology.”
“Our new system simultaneously manages both the data network and our voice communications. It provides secure instant messaging between colleagues, advanced voicemail, fax, and call recording features. I am most excited about the unified management dashboard. Just by looking at the presence icons, I know when anyone on my team is speaking with a client or engaged in a meeting. This is possible anywhere I have an Internet connection.”
“We will realize our nominal initial investment in four to six months. This whole voice-over-IP project came off exactly like Alliant promised and clearly in a speedy manner. The network and PSTN voice quality is excellent and we could not be happier with our decision in selecting Zultys and Alliant.”
Zultys’ award winning IP PBX systems offer an all-in-one turnkey system with pre-loaded software that does not require additional or external servers. It supports PC, Mac, and Linux equipment. Companies interested in learning more how they might benefit with a Zultys MX may contact Alliant at 1-770-441-9999.
About Alliant DataTel Inc.
Alliant DataTel, Inc., an Atlanta based company is a Zultys dealer. It was founded in 1996 to provide telecommunication and computer networking integration services to small – medium sized companies. The IT professionals at Alliant are committed to providing excellent service, quality products and valuable solution resources that help companies achieve their corporate goals.
Alliant is a one stop VAR from planning to deployment. Whether you are a Fortune 500 firm or an emerging organization, Alliant can help you plan, design and implement a robust IT infrastructure that grows with you. Find out more at http://www.goalliant.net/.
About Zultys Inc.
Zultys, a Silicon Valley company founded in 2002, is showing what’s possible for Open Standards IP communications and telephony. The company’s Open Standards IP technology is the building block for its award winning IP PBX systems. Companies and organizations around the world are experiencing the benefits of an Open Standards IP platform for their communications needs. Find out more at http://www.zultys.com/.
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SOURCE: Alliant DataTel, Inc.
Alliant DataTel, Inc.
Michael Kirchhoff, CEO
1.770.441.9999 ext. 307
1.877.GO ALLIANT
michaelk@goalliant.net
