Hello Direct Message Center Lite(R) Offers Free Web-Based Access to E-mail,
Voice Mail and Fax
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Business people interested in
trying unified messaging can do so at no cost through HelloDirect.com
(Nasdaq: HELO), the leading provider of business telecommunications products
and information. Hello Direct Message Center Lite is a free service initially
available in 21 U.S. area codes (see following list). The service enables
users to check all their messages -- fax, e-mail and voice -- at one time with
their web browsers.
Each subscriber receives his or her own unique local telephone number for
voice and fax messages. This telephone number can be dialed directly, or can
be used to capture calls forwarded from the subscriber's primary home, office,
or cellular phone when it is busy or unanswered. Unlike telephone company
voice mail offerings, this service can be used as a consolidated in box for
multiple phones: office, home, and cellular.
An enhanced version of the Hello Direct Message Center Lite allows users
to retrieve messages by phone or e-mail, record custom telephone greetings,
enable paging on message receipt, integrate additional e-mail accounts, and
more, for a small monthly fee. A suite of other powerful communication and
collaboration tools is available for web-initiated conference calling, online
presentations, and telephone call-backs at the Hello Direct Communications
Center ( http://www.hellodirect.com ).
The Hello Direct Message Center Lite is powered by TelePost, a leading
global provider of advanced business communications services that leverage
internet technology. "We are always looking for innovative ways to deliver
maximum benefits to our customers, and selected TelePost because it offers the
best unified messaging service at extremely attractive prices," said Brian
McConnell, Hello Direct's Director of Electronic Commerce. "Like the voice
mail services provided by local phone companies, there's no equipment to buy
or software to install to use the Hello Direct Message Center Lite. This is
the first true business class unified messaging service we've reviewed, and
we're pleased to offer it to our users."
"Business professionals need a convenient, simple way to access, manage
and respond to all their messages, and they don't want to spend a lot of time
or money to experiment with solutions," said Bruce Runyan, TelePost president
and chief operating officer. "As the leading online telecommunications
resource for small businesses and home workers, HelloDirect.com offers us a
great way to introduce the benefits of unified messaging to this audience."
Is unified messaging for me?
Hello Direct's Information Network, an authoritative online buyers' guide
(available at http://www.hellodirect.com ), offers unbiased information about unified
messaging and a comparison of various messaging solutions. The Hello Direct
Information Network is a comprehensive collection of original articles and
media reprints on business communications. It covers topics such as selecting
office phone systems, comparing cellular services, and determining whether DSL
is the right broadband connection for your firm. In addition, there are
current product reviews and tutorials, as well as user discussion groups that
enable visitors to learn from the experience of other business people.
Available in 21 U.S. markets
Effective July 19, local access numbers that enable voice and fax messages
to be forwarded to your Hello Direct Message Center Lite account are available
in the following markets: New York (212), Los Angeles (213), Chicago (312),
Washington D.C. (202), San Francisco (415), San Jose, California (408),
Oakland, California (510), San Mateo, California (650), Walnut Creek,
California (925), Boston (617), Dallas (214), Houston (713), Atlanta (404),
Seattle (206), Cleveland (216), Phoenix (602), Minneapolis (612), San Diego
(619), St. Louis (314), Denver (303) and Portland, Oregon (503). More markets
are expected to be added in the near future.
About Hello Direct, Inc.
Hello Direct, Inc. ( http://www.hellodirect.com ) is the leading developer and
direct marketer of telephone productivity tools including headsets,
teleconferencing, wireless, and related desktop products. Through a
combination of distinctive catalogs, outbound telemarketing and internet sales
channels, the company offers a broad selection of commercial grade products
and information that provide solutions to its customers' evolving
telecommunications needs.
About TelePost
TelePost is the leading global provider of advanced business
communications services for SOHO and small and medium enterprises. TelePost
partners with internet destination sites, telecommunications companies,
internet service providers (ISPs), and other communication providers to market
a comprehensive suite of communication services to this market. TelePost
integrates both the internet and the public telephone network to offer
reliable, business quality connections using a simple web browser interface.
TelePost has offices in North America, Asia, and Europe. For more
information, please visit the TelePost web site at http://www.TelePost.com .
For more information on Hello Direct, Inc. via fax at no cost,
dial 1-800-PRO-INFO (908-544-2850 outside the U.S.), ticker symbol: HELO.
SOURCE Hello Direct, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.hellodirect.com
CONTACT:
Brian McConnel of Hello Direct, Inc.,
415-647-9911, ext. 201; Bill Hopps of TelePost, 831-466-8180,
e-mail, bhopps@TelePost.com; David Hawk of the Jona Group,
415-552-1515; or general, Don Markley or investors, Reid Cox,
both of The Financial Relations Board, 415-986-1591
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