Inter-Tel to Unveil New Inter-Tel 5000 Network Communications Solutions at VoiceCon Next Week

Inter-Tel to Unveil New Inter-Tel 5000 Network Communications Solutions at VoiceCon Next Week

TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Inter-Tel, Incorporated (NASDAQ:INTL) announced today that it will unveil its Inter-Tel 5000 Network Communications Solutions, a family of IP-centric communications systems developed specifically for small- and mid-size businesses at the upcoming VoiceCon Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. VoiceCon is scheduled for February 7-10 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando. Inter-Tel will be located at booth #507 throughout the exhibition.

"We speak with hundreds of businesses on a regular basis that are eager to leverage powerful VoIP applications like presence management and collaboration to help increase revenue, manage operations more efficiently and control costs," commented Craig W. Rauchle, Inter-Tel's chief operating officer. "Like the Inter-Tel Axxess(R) platform, we have developed Inter-Tel 5000 Network Communications Solutions with these customers in mind. These systems are competitively priced-compared to many circuit-switched platforms. Most importantly, these solutions are designed to enable customers to utilize Inter-Tel's existing multiprotocol IP endpoints, our powerful business-focused applications, as well as interoperate in transparent networks with our Axxess platform."

Inter-Tel 5000 Network Communications Solutions include two platforms designed to deliver robust and reliable communications along with advanced VoIP-enabled applications to customers. The Inter-Tel CS 5200 is geared for smaller businesses, scaling up to 25 IP endpoints, while the Inter-Tel CS 5400 can accommodate up to 110 endpoints. In the addition to the supported IP endpoints, both systems can integrate up to 96 digital endpoints via optional Digital Expansion units. The Inter-Tel CS-5200 and CS-5400 are currently are in field trials.

The CS-5200 and CS-5400 systems feature a 1U data-centric form factor that is designed to fit into 19" racks. The Linux-based platforms provide integrated support for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunk gateways, and offer survivable node capabilities for remote offices to ensure reliability and 911 access. Both platforms feature four-port voice processing, full IP transparent networking over IP, and Compact Flash storage for voice mail. Both systems can accommodate a combination of 74 IP, T-1 and analog trunks.

Inter-Tel 5000 Network Communications Solutions seamlessly integrates Inter-Tel's Model 8600 series IP endpoints, as well as the company's presence management and collaboration tools, such as Unified Communicator(R) and Enterprise(R) Conferencing. Additionally, these new systems can be transparently networked with Inter-Tel's flagship Axxess(R) communications platform, providing businesses with more choice and flexibility in addressing business challenges.

"Inter-Tel 5000 Network Communications Solutions offers customers a clear, definable and cost-effective path for small- and mid-size companies looking to access the business improvements that VoIP communications provides," noted Jeffrey T. Ford, chief technology officer for Inter-Tel. "These systems are just the latest illustration of Inter-Tel's ability to develop advanced technology that empower small- and medium-sized customers to address their critical business challenges."

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding design features and functionality of the Inter-Tel 5000 platform and applications; the reliability, scalability and cost-effective features of the platform; and seamless integration of the system with Inter-Tel's presence, collaboration and messaging applications. Such statements are based on current assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, dependence on new product or software development; availability of inventory from suppliers; the presence of software "bugs"; market acceptance of the product and related software; and intended uses identified above. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results; performance; or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results; performance; or achievements, please see the Company's previously filed SEC reports, including the company's Form 10-K, dated March 15, 2004 and most recent Form 10-Q dated November 5, 2004. Inter-Tel disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All products and services mentioned are the trademarks, service marks, registered marks or registered service marks of their respective owners.

About Inter-Tel, Incorporated

Inter-Tel (NASDAQ:INTL) offers value-driven communications products; applications utilizing networks and server-based communications software; and a wide range of managed services that include voice and data network design and traffic provisioning, custom application development, and financial solutions packages. An industry-leading provider focused on the communication needs of business enterprises, Inter-Tel employs over 2,000 communications professionals, and services business customers through a network of approximately 59 company-owned, direct sales offices and over 350 authorized providers in the North America, Europe, Japan and South Africa. More information is available at www.inter-tel.com.


Source: Inter-Tel, Incorporated

CONTACT: Steven G. Mihaylo, Chairman and Founder, +1-775-954-1211, or
Craig W. Rauchle, Executive Vice President and COO, +1-775-954-1200, or Norman
Stout, Executive Vice President and CAO, +1-480-449-8900, or Jeffrey T. Ford,
Vice President and CTO, +1-480-961-9000, or Jeanne Leckie, Vice President of
Marketing, +1-602-231-5161, all of Inter-Tel, Incorporated

Web site: http://www.inter-tel.com/


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