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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 6, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
ADTRAN(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN),a leading supplier of
IP-based networking solutions, today unveiled the first in a series of converged
Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions, the NetVanta(R) 7100. This unique
"office-in-a-box" takes convergence to a new level by combining all of the
networking functionality needed for voice, data, and Internet communications in
a single easy-to-use platform. The
NetVanta
7100 also sets a new price point for IP PBX systems that support 50 users at
costs of up to 40% less than traditional multi-product VoIP solutions.
"High costs and network complexity have limited the
adoption of VoIP by small and medium businesses (SMB) in the past," stated Tim
Saunders, vice president of product management, ADTRAN Enterprise Networks
Division. "ADTRAN designed the NetVanta 7100 specifically for SMBs who want the
features larger systems offer, but who don't have the IT staff or budget to
support a large complex system"
The NetVanta 7100 reduces the complexity of communications
for small and medium businesses. These businesses typically have multiple voice,
data, and Internet networks supported by different solution providers. The
NetVanta 7100 simplifies networking by converging independent networks and
multiple product features into one product, while offering one management
interface and the option of a single point of contact for support. In turn, this
not only simplifies network administration, but saves the customer time and
money.
The NetVanta 7100 is a SIP-based PBX designed for business
locations with up to 50 stations and includes voicemail, auto attendant, a
24-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch, full-featured IP Router, IPSec Virtual
Private Network (VPN), stateful inspection firewall, and Quality of Service (QoS)
to prioritize voice traffic. The NetVanta 7100 also includes an intuitive
Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows users to easily make changes and add
new phones. A personal Web-based phone manager is also included that enables
users to change phone configurations easily. ADTRAN's optional n-Command(R)
network productivity software enables authorized partners to quickly and easily
perform remote system backups and firmware updates for end users.
The NetVanta 7100's wealth of functionality comes from the
robust, field-proven ADTRAN Operating System (AOS). The AOS is the foundation
for all NetVanta product lines including switch-routers, managed Ethernet
switches, IP access routers, and VPN/firewall appliances. Customers will
appreciate the familiar Web-based GUI and Command Line Interface (CLI) that are
common to all NetVanta products. There are three regularly scheduled releases of
AOS each year, which bring added functionality and enhanced performance to
NetVanta products at no extra cost.
"For my small business, keeping costs down and enhancing
productivity are top priorities. The NetVanta 7100 provides everything I need
for networking my computers, phone service and Internet access," said Stief
Counts of The Counts Company. "My business is dependent on the ability of my
customers to reach me, no matter what hour of the day or night. The NetVanta
7100 provides for all of my networking needs in one reliable system."
The NetVanta 7100 addresses a number of key applications
for single-site small and medium businesses including those that are relocating,
have outgrown current system capacity, or are upgrading from leased or aging
phone equipment. It is also ideally suited for enterprises with branch
locations. In these situations, an integrated network can be created by placing
a NetVanta 7100 at each location. This allows all locations to enjoy the same
benefits, such as three or four-digit dialing between offices. This product also
addresses the needs of telecommuters, small business owners, or any employee
wanting the ability to work from home. A small VPN appliance, like the NetVanta
2054, at the home office can be connected via the Internet to the NetVanta 7100
at the host site for transparent voice and data access to the main network. This
enables these workers to be more productive by functioning as if they were in
their main business office.
The NetVanta 7100 brings a number of advantages to
ADTRAN's new IP Telephony (IPT) dealers. "The NetVanta 7100 allows us to address
new market opportunities by providing a unique solution for SMBs at an
attractive price point," said Jim Hayes, president of Hayes and Associates, Inc.
"The simplicity of the solution helps reduce costs in a number of ways,
including network administration, troubleshooting, inventory, and sparing. This
reduces my overhead and preserves profitability, allowing me to pass those
savings along to my customers. In addition, ADTRAN is easy to do business with
-- we get fast, responsive help whenever we need it."
The NetVanta 7100 offers a compelling price point with
costs as low as $220 per port for a small office. It has a North American list
price of $5,195 and will be available exclusively in North America in March
2006. ADTRAN is also offering a broad line of IP phones, an IP SoftPhone for PCs
and laptops, and other accessories, all priced separately. Like all NetVanta
products, the NetVanta 7100 comes with a standard five-year North American
warranty. Future plans include expanding this product offering to address larger
enterprise customers, globalization of the product line, and the introduction of
additional advanced features.
About ADTRAN
ADTRAN, Inc. is one of the world's most successful network
access equipment suppliers, with a 18-year history of profitability and a
portfolio of more than 1,400 solutions for use in the last mile of today's
telecommunications networks. Widely deployed by carriers and enterprises alike,
ADTRAN solutions enable voice, data, video, and Internet communications across
copper, fiber, and wireless network infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are
currently in use by every major domestic service provider and many international
ones, as well as by thousands of public, private and governmental organizations
worldwide.
For more information, contact the company at 800 9ADTRAN
(800 923-8726) or via email at info@adtran.com. On the Web, visit
www.adtran.com.
CONTACT: ADTRAN, Inc.
Tammie Dodson, 256-963-6739
press@adtran.com
SOURCE: ADTRAN, Inc.
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