VTEK Vodavi Technology

Vodavi Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:VTEK), a provider of traditional and next-generation business telecommunications solutions, and Speakeasy, one of the nation's largest independent providers of broadband, today jointly announced a marketing partnership targeted at business Hosted VoIP solutions. As part of the agreement, Speakeasy will market Vodavi's 6800 Series IP Terminals in conjunction with its flagship Business VoIP solution aimed at small business customers seeking a single provider for hosted voice and data connectivity. Speakeasy Business VoIP offers small and medium businesses the benefits and functionality of a sophisticated PBX phone system without having to invest in complex and expensive on-site hardware. "Vodavi is known in the industry for providing relevant and reliable communications products for the small to medium-sized business market," said Bruce Chatterley, CEO of Speakeasy. "We believe in providing our customers with best-of-breed Hosted IP solutions that help achieve simplified telecommunications management, lower capital costs and improved productivity. Vodavi's attractive price point and feature-rich IP Endpoint functionality make it highly appealing to add Vodavi to our solutions portfolio." The partnership gives Speakeasy's direct sales and certified indirect solutions providers a Hosted Business VoIP solution that delivers Speakeasy's broadband connectivity, local and long distance phone service along with Vodavi's 6812 and 6830 carrier grade desktop terminals. The 6800 Series Hosted IP Terminals include a library of features and functionality business customers are accustomed to in a traditional desktop telephone. Unique features that make Vodavi's IP Endpoints attractive for Hosted solutions include Enhanced Shared Line Appearance, Line Status Monitoring, and the first true hosted IP attendant console that can manage and monitor 24 line appearances with its unique single button direct station select (DSS) and busy lamp field (BLF). DSS and BLF are ideal for attendant console or secretarial call coverage positions that need extensive single button feature access. "We are pleased that Speakeasy has embraced our IP Terminal products," Gregory Roeper, president and CEO of Vodavi. "Desktop phone equipment that is user-friendly is a high priority for business customers. Vodavi has raised the bar with its 6800 Series IP Terminals by including an unparalleled set of features that customers are familiar with and have come to expect in a business telephone. We look forward to working with Speakeasy and supporting their quest to garner continued growth in the advanced hosted VoIP market." About Speakeasy Speakeasy, the nation's largest independent broadband services company, is focused on meeting the needs of discerning businesses, professionals and those who depend on the Internet for higher productivity in life. Speakeasy manages its own private fiber-optic national network, ensuring fast connections, low latency, and an unparalleled degree of security protection from the public Internet. Speakeasy offers a full range of innovative services, including VoIP, OneLink dedicated DSL, Business Class T1 and multiple business-grade connectivity options. Customers rave about the personalized and highly competent support they receive from Speakeasy's Seattle-based customer service team. Speakeasy's services are available in most metropolitan areas within the 48 contiguous United States. Those interested in Speakeasy can visit http://www.speakeasy.net/ or call 800-556-5829. 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.