Hello Direct and Intel's Dialogic Sign Licensing Agreement for Digital Telephone Systems

Strategic Insights -

Hello Direct, Inc., a leading developer and direct marketer of desktop telephony solutions, has partnered with Intel Corporation's Dialogic subsidiary to accelerate the development of new telecommunications interface equipment. This agreement will enable Hello Direct to expand its leadership in solving the problem of analog-to-digital equipment compatibility. The partnership will result in the creation of a next-generation PBX interface solution, which will be licensed to major manufacturers of telecommunications systems over the next 24 months.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement between Hello Direct and Dialogic aims to accelerate the development of new telecommunications interface equipment, addressing the issue of analog-to-digital equipment compatibility.
  • The partnership will enable Hello Direct to develop a next-generation PBX interface solution that can seamlessly connect analog and digital equipment, providing users with more freedom of product choice and combination.
  • The agreement is part of Hello Direct's expansion of its R&D effort, which is an essential element of its growth strategy.
  • The new interface solutions will be designed to connect easily to virtually all popular PBX and key systems in the market today and allow users to access e-mail, Internet, and VoIP applications without costly analog lines.
  • The technology will enable users to make calls, answer calls, and go off-hook with any analog device connected to a digital PBX port.
  • Hello Direct will work with an integrated team of Dialogic engineers and experts to deliver this new interface solution.
  • The company is already considered a leading resource for analog-to-digital adapter solutions in North America.

Statistics:

  • 24 months: The timeframe within which Hello Direct will license the technologies and sell products to major manufacturers of telecommunications systems.
  • 1998: The year in which Hello Direct introduced its successful LineStein product.
  • 10-K and Form 10-Q: The reports filed with the SEC by Hello Direct that contain a discussion of the risks that could cause actual results to vary.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire: "Hello Direct, Inc. (Nasdaq: HELO), a leading developer and direct marketer of desktop telephony solutions, and a pioneer in communications interface technology..."
  • Hello Direct, Inc.: "About Hello Direct, Inc." (www.hellodirect.com)
  • SEC: "Form 10-K and Form 10-Q"