The Mac telephony experts Parliant

Press Release
July 14, 2003
For Immediate Release

Parliant unveils PhoneValet at MacWorld CreativePro 2003 -- inexpensive voice dialing, talking caller id and call logging

Parliant Corporation Extends the 'Digital Hub' Paradigm to Include Telephones

NEW YORK, (Macworld CreativePro Booth #765), July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Parliant Corporation, the world's leaders in developing and deploying speech recognition-based products for business and consumer use, today announced PhoneValet, an inexpensive single or multi-line computer-telephony solution for Mac. Built from the ground up to harness the power of Mac OS X, PhoneValet includes all the hardware and software required to connect your Mac to the phone line.

Your telephone can be both a lifeline to the outside world and a source of irritation. Instead of hiring a personal assistant, let PhoneValet screen calls, lookup and dial phone numbers and maintain your phonebook. With PhoneValet as your Personal Telephone Assistant you can focus on the important tasks in life and work.

Speech Enabled!
Effortlessly dial just by saying the name. Hear your caller's name announced before you pick up the phone. Works right out of the box, without speech training or pre-recorded names.

Know who is calling!
Incoming calls are displayed in large type on the screen and announced aloud. PhoneValet can even send email or run AppleScripts when calls come in.

Powerful Logging!
PhoneValet keeps a list of your calls, inbound and outbound. You'll know when you used the phone, with whom and for how long. Small businesses can even export these records to create invoices for time billing. With PhoneValet, lost numbers are a thing of the past.

Simplify Dialing!
Designed for busy homes and small businesses, PhoneValet maintains your phonebook, looks up the phone number and dials for you. PhoneValet even understands 10-digit dialing and uses your most appropriate calling card.

Sets up in Minutes!
No complex manuals required. Simply connect the USB Telephone Adapter (included), load the PhoneValet software, import your numbers from Apple's Address Book or other programs, and you're ready to go. Works with your existing analog phones.

Built for Growth!
Getting more lines? PhoneValet will easily grow right with your business or household. Simply order an expansion pack for each new line and all lines will work together.

 

Editor's Note: Contact Keri Bertolino at PAN Communications (978-474-1900 or [email protected]) for product photos or review copies.

Pricing and Availability
Priced $129.95 (USD). Additional lines $89.95 each.
Order at http://www.phonevalet.com or 866-VoiceDial (866-864-2334).
Product ships at Macworld July 16, 2003.

Parliant and Tell-A-Phone and PhoneValet are trademarks. All rights reserved.