T h e N o . 1 s m a l l - b u s i n e s s c o m m u n i c a t i o n s s y s t e m . . . by Mark Allen

Communication without boundaries

Finding the right communications solution is a top priority for every growing business. So is simplicity. You need a solution that will help control costs and maximize your investment without increasing overhead or diverting scarce resources. The Avaya PARTNER® Advanced Communications System (ACS) meets both of those challenges, combining power and simplicity in an affordable, easy-to-use, all-in-one system that delivers over 100 productivity boosting features.

Standard Features PARTNER ACS is designed to deliver the productivity and collaboration features you need: Incoming Caller ID, 5-party conferencing, built-in speakerphones, fax management, remote administration, and SMDR interface these are all standard on PARTNER ACS. Other features include:

5-party conferencing (3 internal/2 external; up to 3 on a single-line tip/ring set)

PCMCIA card technology for software upgrades

Programming backup retains the system programming during a power failure for up to 6 months.

Embedded circuit pack or PCMCIA card for voice mail

Fax management

Remote administration

SMDR interface

Enhanced tip/ring capability for connecting a wide range of adjunct devices, such as fax machines and credit card readers.

Growth and investment protection PARTNER ACS grows as a business grows. Maximum capacity is 31 lines and/or 48 stations (maximum line and station capacities cannot be reached simultaneously). The compact, modular design means the original processor does not need replacement even when modules are added to bring capacity up to the maximum.

Simple upgrades and additions Software upgrades are simple and it is easy to increase voice mail ports or add telephones. Many options are delivered on PCMCIA cards that are easily inserted into the system. Stations, lines or even capabilities such as messaging can be added on a needed basis. And it is easy to connect a wide range of accessory devices, such as fax machines and credit card readers no special adapters are needed.

PARTNER ACS a proven system with an installed base of nearly 1 million loyal users around the world gives you:

Over 100 built-in features

Enhanced voice messaging

Enhanced mobility options

And much more



C o s t - E f f e c t i v e , F e a t u r e - R i c h P h o n e s w i t h S t y l e

Avaya’s family of feature-rich PARTNER® telephones offers a choice of four sleek, contemporary models available in black, white or gray. The phones can either be desktop or wall mounted for added flexibility and convenience.

All PARTNER telephone sets come with an array of easy-to-use features for call control, caller information, personalization and more, including:

Built-in speakerphone and intercom

Call Hold and Transfer

Message waiting notification and retrieval on your telephone or PC

Call status indication via LEDs

A U n i q u e D i s p l a y C a p a b i l i t y

Two PARTNER telephone models also include a backlit adjustable display a unique feature available from Avaya. The two-line by 24-character display includes the date and time, the number you are dialing, and the extension and co-worker name for internal calls that you receive.

C a l l e r I D

With Caller ID, you also have the option of seeing external caller information (name and number, up to 15 characters) on your PARTNER telephone display. This not only adds value to your phone investment it also saves you the cost of investing in separate Caller ID display units.