Compaq and RightFAX to Deliver New Fax Server Solution to Resellers

Business Wire, Feb 17, 1998

TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1998--RightFAX Inc., a subsidiary of Applied Voice Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:AVTC) and the leading developer of advanced fax server software, announced today that it is joining forces with Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ), the world's leading server vendor, to provide winning fax server solutions to resellers in North America.

The companies are delivering a set of tools to help resellers identify, qualify and specify RightFAX fax server software on Compaq servers that meet the faxing needs of organizations connected to a LAN/WAN/Internet/Intranet.

"Fax server solutions based on RightFAX software and Compaq servers offer a great opportunity for Compaq resellers to build their business and increase their margins in a fast-growing communications market," said Tom Bunch, vice president, business development, Enterprise Solutions Division, Compaq.

"Our strategy is to develop relationships with leading vendors of computer telephony applications, such as RightFAX, to provide reliable solutions that resellers can quickly and easily deploy with complete confidence."

The solutions include award-winning RightFAX v5.0 server software for Microsoft Windows NT, running on Compaq ProLiant servers configured for companies with 50 or more fax users. The companies have published a Reseller Guide, at http://www.rightfax.com/Compaq/guide.htm, to help resellers to understand the business opportunity that network/enterprise faxing presents, as well as to equip resellers with tools to sell the combined RightFAX and Compaq solution.

RightFAX has created a specific software SKU that includes an Installation Guide to assist resellers or network administrators with connections to existing telephone systems. Each component of the solution from RightFAX and Compaq is available through existing reseller channels.

"Compaq has a solid tradition of innovation when delivering safe and reliable server platforms that are easy to set up and fast to deploy," said Bradley H. Feder, president of RightFAX Inc. "We are using the Reseller and Installation Guides and other tools to introduce RightFAX software with Compaq servers to resellers who are already selling network applications. RightFAX fax servers have become a key part of the communications strategy for many Fortune 1000 businesses."

RightFAX Inc., Tucson, a subsidiary of Applied Voice Technology Inc., is the leading developer of advanced fax server solutions for mid-size to Fortune 1000 businesses. The product line, which is designed for Microsoft Windows NT server and Novell NetWare networks, includes RightFAX Enterprise Suite, RightFAX Enterprise v5.0, and RightFAX v5.0 fax server software.

Additional add-on modules are also available, including RightFAX Web Client, RightFAX E-mail Gateway, RightFAX PDF/PostScript module, and RightFAX OCR module. The RightFAX fax server product family, which provides multitasking LAN, WAN and Internet fax server capabilities along with e-mail integration, is available through a worldwide network of distributors, VARs and systems integrators.

RightFAX Inc. is located at 6303 East Tanque Verde, Suite 200, in Tucson, AZ, 85715. The corporate offices can be reached at 520/320-7000, extension 600; fax 520/321-7456; e-mail: sales@rightfax.com. The company's Web site can be viewed at http://www.rightfax.com.

Compaq product information and North America reseller locations can be obtained by calling 800/345-1518. -0-

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