LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Inter-Tel, Incorporated , a leading provider of voice and data communications solutions for business enterprises, today announced that it currently expects to release its Inter-Tel 7000 network communications system in mid-2006. The announcement was made at Inter-Tel's annual 2006 Business Partners Conference at the Bellagio Las Vegas.
The Inter-Tel 7000 is a pure IP platform that will be positioned to address medium- to large-sized businesses. The platform will be standards-based, and will feature embedded IP-enabled applications, including presence management capabilities. The Inter-Tel 7000 is being designed to be redundant and secure, and will deliver a robust suite of Inter-Tel's business-enhancement solutions, such as collaboration, conferencing, contact center and mobility applications. Plans call for the Inter-Tel 7000 to eventually scale up to at least 2,500 endpoints on a single system. Plans also call for the Inter-Tel 7000 to interoperate with the company's Inter-Tel(R) 5000 and Axxess(R) systems.
Field trials are scheduled for early to mid-2006. Inter-Tel expects to distribute the Inter-Tel 7000 through both its direct and indirect sales channels.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the expected release date of the 7000; the design features and functionality of the Inter-Tel 7000 network communications system; statements regarding tools designed to offer flexibility and value, increase productivity, improve efficiency and to achieve business objectives; and the expected scheduled testing dates. Such statements are based on current assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, timeliness and success of testing and initial release dates; dependence on new product or software development; the presence of software "bugs"; market acceptance of the product and related software; and intended uses identified above. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results; performance; or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results; performance; or achievements, please see the Company's Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2005, other subsequently filed current and periodic reports, and the Company's most recent Form 10-Q dated November 9, 2005. Inter-Tel disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All products and services mentioned are the trademarks, service marks, registered marks or registered service marks of their respective owners.
About Inter-Tel, Incorporated
Inter-Tel offers value-driven communications products; applications utilizing networks and server-based communications software; and a wide range of managed services that include voice and data network design and traffic provisioning, custom application development, and financial solutions packages. An industry-leading provider focused on the communication needs of business enterprises, Inter-Tel employs approximately 2,000 communications professionals, and services business customers through a network of 59 company-owned, direct sales offices and over 350 authorized providers in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and South Africa. More information is available at http://www.inter-tel.com/.
