VTEK Vodavi Technology

Vodavi Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: VTEK), a provider of traditional and next-generation business telecommunications solutions, today extended the benefits of mobile IP communications with the introduction of NomadIP. The wireless IP handset gives business users of Vodavi's TeleniumIP and XTS-IP communication systems the ability to send and receive calls through their phone extensions while roaming the campus or at Wi-Fi(R) enabled hotspots located worldwide(a). NomadIP benefits include convenient wireless technology for people on the go, reduced dependence on, and costs associated with, traditional cell phone service, mobile high-speed access to the Internet and reduced number of missed calls resulting in improved customer service. "The ability to adopt those IP products that will provide a business the biggest return in terms of cost savings and mobility for its employees is a significant reason why businesses are taking the leap and upgrading their telecommunication systems to IP technology," said Jack Roffler, vice president of Olympic Telephone. "Vodavi's IP solutions are comprehensive, easy to install and in situations where a mobile IP phone is required, the NomadIP will be a deal saver." Convenient Wireless Technology The introduction of wireless technology has brought to the forefront the ability to extend communication beyond the desktop telephone. Vodavi's wireless IP handset, the NomadIP, allows workers within a campus environment or retail location covering a large area to remain accessible and connected to their phone extensions while roaming around the building. NomadIP operates on the corporate IP network via wireless access points placed throughout the site. Warehouses, car dealerships, restaurants, schools and retail are examples of businesses well suited for wireless mobile IP applications. The NomadIP handset is also usable from any 802.11b or 802.11g(b) wireless hotspot. Using the NomadIP at these Wi-Fi(R) enabled hotspots located in public places such as coffee shops, airports, hotels, etc. gives users access to all the features of their business telephone without being at the office. As calls are processed through the company's telephone network and not through a cellular service provider, additional costs savings are achieved. Both the Vodavi XTS-IP and the TeleniumIP communications systems support NomadIP's features and functions. Popular features include message wait lamp, navigation pad, selectable ring tones, phone book, call history log, schedule with alarms, one-button manner mode activation and more. Users connected to the TeleniumIP can enjoy an extended set of convenience features including system text messaging and Push-to-Talk, a feature that lets a NomadIP user communicate with another NomadIP user without dialing. The introduction of NomadIP joins other robust mobile IP endpoints introduced earlier this year including: -- Nomad SP - a remote extension of the telephone system that resides on a desktop or laptop PC. A USB headset and broadband connection is all that is required. Nomad SP also integrates with popular contact management systems for enhanced productivity. -- Nomad PDA - links a Windows(R)-based PDA to the host telephone system extension and provides mobility convenience. -- Nomad VP - allow users to videoconference and share PC applications simultaneously. Enables distant associates to collaborate on projects and eliminate travel expenses. "Businesses often find themselves in a constant race with competitors to offer better products and services and provide superior customer service," stated Greg Roeper, Vodavi president and CEO. "Mobile accessibility via the NomadIP is essential for employees who need to remain accessible to external and internal customers no matter where they are within a facility. Adding mobile solutions to a company's strategic communications plan is not a matter of if mobility should be added, but a matter of how fast it should be made available to employees." About Vodavi Vodavi Technology Inc. is an advanced communications solutions provider delivering innovative business communications solutions that help small to large enterprises increase productivity and reduce costs. Vodavi's full range of communications solutions include traditional telephone systems, Voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology and converged telephony solutions that allow enterprises to deploy traditional digital or VoIP communications simultaneously, providing a flexible and cost-effective migration path to new technology. The company is headquartered in Phoenix. For more information on Vodavi, visit www.vodavi.com. Wi-Fi(R) is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance (a) Cannot Guarantee QoS over the Internet (b) Cannot authenticate to hotspots that require a Web browser function