For Immediate Release: 18-Dec-2007
NEWPORT PAGNELL, Buckinghamshire, U.K. – Kalika Communications Ltd., a supplier of PBX-enabled door access control, today announced it has been selected by Avaya Inc., a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services, for membership in the Avaya DevConnect program. Kalika Communications Ltd. supplies Ulydor door phones that use the power of a phone system to notify individuals or departments of visitors at an entrance. Ulydor's modularity allows systems to be designed to fully meet the needs of an organization. With a keypad or RFID module, systems can have up to 64 buttons associated with names or numbers for easy staff access. Ulydor can also incorporate cameras to allow visual identification of visitors. As a result, companies can benefit from being able to work smarter. Derek Williamson, managing director of Kalika said, "We see many organizations where the receptionist has other responsibilities, which often results in the reception desk being left unattended. With Ulydor we use the power of the phone system as a 'doorbell' to forward calls from a building entrance to an individual or a group covering the reception desk." The Avaya DevConnect 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 – including IP telephony, contact centers and mobility applications – helping companies extend the value of multivendor networks and transform voice into an intelligent business application that delivers true value to the bottom line. Derek Williamson added, "As a member of Avaya's developer community, we look forward to working more closely and effectively with Avaya's resellers by supplying compliance-tested solutions that enhance the experience of users, and add real value to business system sales." The Avaya DevConnect program currently includes thousands of software and hardware developer companies, integrators, service providers and customers. Members have created a broad array 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. Through the DevConnect program, Avaya provides a number of tools and capabilities to member companies. One example is Application Enablement Services (AES), which are the application programming interfaces, protocols and Web services that make it easier for developers to create Avaya-compatible networks, devices and applications. "With the involvement of companies like Kalika Communications, our Avaya developer community has become a catalyst for rapid innovation, creating multivendor applications that help enterprises around the world unleash powerful new possibilities for operating more efficiently and effectively," said Eric Rossman, vice president, developer relations and technical alliances, Avaya. "We help businesses embed secure, reliable Intelligent Communications into the very fabric of their organization so employees and customers have ready access to information regardless of where they are and how they prefer to communicate." As a member of the DevConnect program, companies have access to a wide range of support from Avaya, including technical resources and training. There are three levels of membership – Registered, Gold and Platinum – each entailing progressive levels of marketing and sales involvement. Free Registered membership is available to anyone interested in designing Avaya-compatible solutions. Gold-level members and Platinum members must meet rigorous Avaya criteria for customer satisfaction, product support, business operations, marketing and sales. Kalika is a Gold member of the Avaya DevConnect program. Membership information and a listing of solutions developed and tested under the DevConnect program are available at www.avaya.com/devconnect. About AvayaAvaya delivers Intelligent Communications solutions that help companies transform their businesses to achieve marketplace advantage. More than 1 million businesses worldwide, including more than 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500®, use Avaya solutions for IP Telephony, Unified Communications, Contact Centers and Communications-Enabled Business Processes. Avaya Global Services provides comprehensive service and support for companies, small to large. For more information visit the Avaya Web site: http://www.avaya.com. About Kalika Communications Limited
Kalika Communications supplies pre-assembled systems and customized modular PBX-enabled door access control solutions under the Ulydor brand. Ulydor custom solutions can be configured from 0-64 buttons with the choice of a 12-button keypad or a standalone or networked RFID solution for staff entry. Cameras can be used to provide visual identification of visitors, and the system can accommodate a GAP-compatible DECT, module or GSM gateway for those areas difficult to cable. The system's simplicity to install belies its capability; a two-wire analogue extension is all that is needed to provide the flexibility demanded by customers. Kalika has its own distributor network and has been selling Ulydor through Avaya resellers for the past two years. There are successful installations in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, United States, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman and Mexico. Kalika is at the forefront of PBX-enabled door access controls, with ongoing research and development to help ensure Ulydor remains a product that delivers outstanding return on investment. For more information visit www.kalika.co.uk. # # # | 
