Traverse Networks Selected for Membership in Avaya DeveloperConnection Program

FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Traverse Networks, an innovator of mobility solutions for enterprise voice systems, today announced that it has been selected by Avaya Inc. , a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services, for membership in the Avaya DeveloperConnection program.

Traverse Networks is the developer of CallConnect(TM) with Visual Voicemail software, an advanced voice communication management solution that enables workers to control their IP-PBX based phone, including corporate voicemail, through an easy-to-use visual interface designed for mobile phones, Blackberry(TM) devices and Palm Treo(TM) devices. Traverse CallConnect with Visual Voicemail augments Avaya Internet Protocol (IP) telephony software. By implementing CallConnect, enterprises gain a competitive advantage, increase productivity, and expedite corporate decision making.

The Avaya DeveloperConnection program promotes the development, compliance-testing and co-marketing of innovative third-party products that are compatible with standards-based Avaya solutions. Member organizations have expertise in a broad range of technologies that includes IP telephony, contact centers and mobility applications -- helping companies extend the value of multivendor networks and transform voice into a business application that delivers true value to the bottom line.

"Membership in Avaya's developer community enables us to serve our customers more efficiently and effectively," said Christopher Hoover, Traverse Networks' director of marketing and product management. "By working closely with Avaya to deliver our compliance-tested solutions to the market, Traverse Networks can deliver comprehensive mobility solutions to Avaya PBX customers while ensuring industry leading reliability, scalability and security."

The Avaya DeveloperConnection program currently includes more than 1,800 software and hardware developer companies, integrators, service providers and customers. Members have created hundreds of innovative solutions tested for Avaya compliance, including natural language speech recognition applications, wireless services, specialized computer telephony integration and reporting capabilities, and applications tailored for specific vertical industries.

"Our Avaya developer community has become a catalyst for rapid innovation and the creation of new multi-vendor applications that help enterprises around the world embed secure, reliable communications capabilities into the fabric of their business -- making their people more productive, processes more intelligent and customers more satisfied," said Eric Rossman, director, Avaya DeveloperConnection program.

As a member of the DeveloperConnection program, companies have access to a wide range of support from Avaya, including technical resources and training. Member companies must also meet rigorous Avaya criteria for customer satisfaction, product support, business operations, marketing and sales.

There are three levels of participation in the DeveloperConnection program: Innovator, Premier and Strategic, entailing progressive levels of marketing and sales involvement by the members. Traverse Networks is an Innovator member of the Avaya DeveloperConnection program.

Membership information and a listing of solutions developed and tested under the DeveloperConnection program are available at http://www.devconnectprogram.com/.

About Avaya

Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more that 1 million businesses worldwide, including over 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500(R). Focuses on businesses large to small, Avaya is a world leader in secure and reliable Internet Protocol (IP) telephony systems and communications software applications and services. Driving the convergence of voice and data communications with business applications -- and distinguished by comprehensive worldwide services -- Avaya helps customers leverage existing and new networks to achieve superior business results. For more information visit the Avaya website: http://www.avaya.com/.

About Traverse Networks

Traverse Networks develops and markets innovative mobility solutions for the enterprise. The company's flagship product, CallConnect with Visual Voicemail, delivers remote control of enterprise voice systems through server software and a handset client, which are available for a broad range of mobile phones and mobile devices. Traverse Networks is headquartered at 42840 Christy Street Suite 201, Fremont, CA 94538, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.traversenetworks.com/ or call (510) 824-3500.

Media Contacts: Amy Phoenix New Communications Strategies On behalf of Traverse Networks (408) 269-2170 aphoenix@newcomm-llc.com Scott Horne Avaya 908-953-3476 horne@avaya.com

NOTE: Traverse Networks, the stylized AV logo, CallConnect, CallConnect with Visual Voicemail, Traverse Networks Mobility Server, Traverse Networks Visual Voicemail, CallBack and related marks are registered trademarks of Traverse Networks, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are those of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.