To: Susan Saline who wrote (17181 ) 11/11/1998 8:34:00 AM From: Susan Saline Respond to of 53068
ALMI is a Z and personal position I found this little company while reading TECD news ... ALMI has contracts with TECD The potential for additional gains in this stock are good Z entry is 2 7/16 currently 2 11/16 Short term target 3.25 Longer than that I am no good. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Business Summary Alpha Microsystems provides IT services (including consulting, maintenance, support and networking) and information technology products (including products for the internet/intranet market) to a variety of market segments. For the 26 weeks ended 8/23/98, total net sales rose 22% to $11.1 million. Net loss increased 14% to $2.2 million. Results reflect higher revenues from third-party product IT services, offset by a decrease in gross margins due to acquisitions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- chart:tscn.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday November 11, 6:30 am Eastern Time Company Press Release AltiGen Signs Alpha Microsystems as Nationwide Supplier of Hardware Service and Support 24x7 Service For All-in-One NT Server-Based Phone System Designed for Telecommuters, Mobile Workers, Branch Offices and Virtual Companies FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1998-- AltiGen Communications, Inc., a leading provider of computer telephony (CT) solutions, today announced a signed agreement with Alpha Microsystems' (Nasdaq/NMS:ALMI - news) IT services division to provide 24x7 service support for AltiGen telecom server-based solutions installed in the continental United States and parts of Canada. Alpha Microsystems Services Operation is a nationwide supplier of service and support for multi-user systems, networks, PCs and peripherals from all major manufacturers. A staff of more than 200 cross-platform certified field engineers and service experts will support AltiGen dealer installations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from over 60 strategically located sites in North America. This service option will be offered exclusively by AltiGen certified dealers, currently some 450 strong, who can use it to provide superior customer support for AltiServ installations. ''Alpha Microsystems Services Operation's reputation for outstanding service and its nationwide presence make it an obvious choice for AltiGen.'' said Michele Shannon, Vice President of Sales for AltiGen. ''We are proud to again lead the telecom server market with a 24x7 service option for our rapidly growing dealer and end-user customer base. ''This is another example of AltiGen's strong commitment to supporting its customers. We look forward to a long-term relationship that will expand as we continue the strong growth we are experiencing in our business.'' According to Randy Parks, Vice President of Services for Alpha Microsystems, ''This agreement with AltiGen fits nicely with our growth strategies, which include partnerships with leading manufacturers in various market segments. Now, AltiGen customers nationwide can receive a value-added warranty that includes the benefit of 24x7 support and onsite service with their purchase. ''This nationwide program will provide AltiGen an advantage over those manufacturers that do not provide this added capability. We look forward to working with AltiGen, as well as its customers, and are excited about future potential opportunities under this agreement.'' About AltiGen AltiGen Communications, Inc., is the leading provider of ''All-in-One'' telecommunication servers. Its products represent the convergence of computers, telephone systems and the Internet into a single Microsoft Windows NT-based platform. AltiGen provides advanced PBX, voice mail, auto-attendant and e-mail functionality, plus ACD and the ability to integrate with the Internet to provide computer telephony integration functions on a global basis. AltiServ(TM) allows users to improve customer service and simplify communications for all employees, especially mobile workers and telecommuters. Computer Telephony Magazine awarded AltiGen a ''Product of the Year'' for 1996 as did CTI Magazine in 1997. AltiGen has also received several ''Best of Show'' awards, PC Week's 1998 Analyst's Choice Award and most recently Editors Choice and Best Voice Integration Product awards from CMP Media in the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the AltiGen web site at altigen.com . About Alpha Microsystems Service Operations Alpha Microsystems, a 22-year-old Santa Ana, Calif., company, is dedicated to providing superior computer services through its AMSO division, a national multi-vendor services provider. Additional services include consulting, maintenance, 7x24 capability and networking for public and private institutions of all sizes. Alpha Microsystems also serves the Internet/intranet market through its AlphaCONNECT division, which includes business-to-business software and technologies. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.alphamicro.com.