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To: If only I'd held who wrote (59276)	1/7/2000 6:25:00 PM
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ASFT - news from this a.m. Friday January 7, 9:07 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Artisoft's TeleVantage 3.0 Awarded Best of Show At Communications Solutions Expo Fall '99 Industry-Leading Software-PBX Earns Third Straight Best of Show Honor CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2000--Artisoft©, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASFT - news) today announced that its flagship computer telephony (CT) product, TeleVantage©, was awarded Communications Solutions Expo Fall '99 Best of Show. The award, sponsored by Technology Marketing Corporation's Communications Solutions, Internet Telephony and C@ll Center Solutions magazines, recognized Artisoft's latest version of its award-winning software-PBX, TeleVantage 3.0, for its latest enhancements including IP Telephony, Web client capabilities and increased scalability. Communications Solutions Expo (formerly CTI Expo) bestowed this bi-annual honor on Artisoft for its third straight show. ``Software-PBXs are continuing to gain momentum in the CT market and Artisoft is at the forefront of this charge,' said Rich Tehrani, group publisher of TMC publications and co-chairman of Communications Solutions Expo. ``With its latest version of TeleVantage, 3.0, Artisoft has taken the software-PBX to new heights with its newest features, including IP Telephony and Web client capabilities, that will allow small- to medium-sized business and corporate branch offices to stay ahead of the competition with the latest CT advancements.' TeleVantage 3.0 provides intelligent call management, ACD functionality, IP Telephony, Web browser capability and messaging features for up to 96 trunk lines and 264 extensions. It is a flexible, upgradable software solution that operates on Windows NT systems and uses off-the-shelf computer, wiring and telephony hardware. When synchronized with networked desktop PCs, TeleVantage enables PC users to see and hear voice messages, graphically manage their own calls and integrate phone and e-mail messaging. ``Winning this award from Communications Solutions Expo for the third straight time validates TeleVantage's position as the leading software-PBX in the industry today,' said Steve Manson, senior vice president and general manager for Artisoft. ``The new features of TeleVantage 3.0 are clearly meeting the needs of the small business and corporate branch office markets.' TeleVantage 3.0 is now available for purchase exclusively through Artisoft's network of value-added-resellers (VARs). TeleVantage 3.0 supports up to 264 extensions and up to 96 analog, T-1, or E-1 trunk lines, including ISDN PRI. Suggested end-user prices are $200 for each trunk or $100 for each station or client. Suggested end-user price for server software is $200. Voice over IP licenses are available at $300 per port and ACD Reporter is priced as low as $50 per agent. About Artisoft Artisoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASFT - news) of Cambridge, Mass., is a recognized leader in providing easy-to-use, affordable computer telephony and communications software solutions for small-to medium-size businesses. Artisoft's innovative software products have received more than 100 industry awards including ``Product of the Year', ``Best of Show' and ``Editors' Choice' by PC Magazine, VARBusiness, Computer Telephony Magazine and CTI Magazine among others. The company distributes its products in more than 100 countries around the world. For more information, please call Artisoft at 800-914-9985 or visit artisoft.com. biz.yahoo.com