VTEK Vodavi Technology

Vodavi Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:VTEK), a provider of traditional and next-generation business telecommunications solutions, today announced a preferred vendor arrangement with ALANYSIS that provides a pre-deployment VoIP network assessment program to determine the readiness of a customer's network for IP Telephony. The partnership gives Vodavi Authorized Dealers a competitive advantage in the emerging IP Telephony marketplace by allowing dealers to: -- Analyze and specify the current network load and utilization patterns in order to reveal possible pre-deployment concerns -- Accurately quote network upgrades when needed -- Decrease IP Telephony deployment risk -- Increase customer satisfaction by enabling smooth IP Telephony deployments "The ALANYSIS assessment is a perfect tool for Vodavi dealers to utilize to ensure network optimization," said Rich Gralto, Vodavi vice president of sales. He added, "When discussing recommended VoIP solutions with customers, the ALANYSIS assessment provides the hard data to back up opinions on network implementation and any necessary network upgrades for transitioning to VoIP. Our partnership with ALANYSIS further augments Vodavi's strategy to offer comprehensive products and services that aid our dealers in providing the best possible VoIP solutions that increase productivity and minimize costs." "The ALANYSIS team is excited about this opportunity to partner with the Vodavi dealer community," stated Gordon Foster, CEO of ALANYSIS. "We look forward to helping Vodavi Authorized Dealers simplify their VoIP deployments while at the same time ensuring their success the first time, every time." The ALANYSIS assessment is conducted remotely and can be performed on a single-site LAN, or on Wide Area Network or Internet installations up to dozens of sites in size. 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. About ALANYSIS ALANYSIS solutions provide the critical tools required to optimize a network for VoIP. Services include pre-deployment network assessments, real-time network monitoring, and QoS network consulting. ALANYSIS allows customers to understand their data network and the costs associated with VoIP implementation. ALANYSIS monitoring service provides a means to diagnose and correct network problems before voice quality is compromised. ALANYSIS network engineers can also help to implement QoS on a network to deliver a fully converged, robust network to support voice and data. To learn more, visit www.alanysis.com.