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Linktivity's Web Conferencing Wins Product of the Year Award

Syberworks Partners With Linktivity To Offer Integrated Web Conferencing Features In Syberworks Training Center Learning Management Systems

Tucson, AZ Linktivity, a division of Inter-Tel and a technology leader in real-time communications software that provides server-based collaboration and control products, and SyberWorks, a provider of custom e-Learning and learning management systems (LMS), announced today that Linktivity's WebDemo 4.0 Web conferencing software will be integrated into SyberWorks Training Center Learning Management Systems (LMS).

SyberWorks chose Linktivity's Web conferencing from more than 100 Web conferencing vendors for its combined feature set, reasonable price point, support for Sun Java, and knowledgeable, responsive U.S.-based tech support team.

"Our decision to partner with Linktivity is a direct response to increasing customer demands for custom Web conferencing capabilities built into our LMS products," said Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks, Inc. Boggs continues, "We wanted a Web conferencing solution that could be a powerful addition to our LMS product suite. Linktivity's product is easy to install and use across our servers, and offers an integrated feature package to augment the SyberWorks Training Center Learning Management System."

"Linktivity is a mature, upper-tier provider of Web conferencing technology and its WebDemo Web conferencing software offers our online training customers more functionality and value at a reasonable price," added Bob Goldschneider, Director of Business Development at SyberWorks.

WebDemo 4.0, the latest version of Linktivity's award-winning, Web-based, real-time conferencing-and-collaboration software tool is available in three versions: WebDemo Express, WebDemo Professional and WebDemo Enterprise. The product is designed to offer a complete collaboration solution for small businesses to enterprises, while maintaining an affordable price

Since its introduction, WebDemo has become a popular and highly cost-effective Web conferencing solution for small-to-medium businesses, with an installed base of over 3,500 companies and organizations worldwide.

"Linktivity has been serving the growing e-Learning market on both the corporate and higher education level for four years," stated Scott S. Moule, Inter-Tel's Linktivity division general manager. "We are committed to offering SyberWorks' customers a reliable, intuitive, and affordable Web conferencing and collaboration vehicle to use for all of their Web-based training and distance learning needs."

Unlike hosted services, Linktivity customers own the software and are free of unpredictable per-minute, per-participant, per-seat, monthly overage costs traditionally associated with Web hosting conferencing services.

Linktivity's WebDemo is available immediately. Linktivity offers a complimentary 10-day trial period, prior to the sale, plus an additional 30-day satisfaction guarantee after purchase. Included in the license cost are all software updates and version upgrades, API Toolkit for integration with your existing software and business processes, and unlimited first year support during standard support hours. To purchase or to download a free trial, please visit www.linktivity.com.

About Inter-Tel, Incorporated
Inter-Tel (Nasdaq: INTL - news) offers value-driven communications products; applications utilizing networks and server-based communications software; and a wide range of managed services that include voice and data network design and traffic provisioning, custom application development, and financial solutions packages. An industry-leading provider focused on the communication needs of business enterprises, Inter-Tel employs over 1,900 communications professionals, and services business customers through a network of 59 company-owned, direct sales offices and over 350 authorized providers in the United States and United Kingdom. More information is available at www.inter-tel.com.

About Linktivity
Linktivity, a division of a wholly owned subsidiary of Inter-Tel, and a provider of real-time communications software, provides server-based communications and control products that enable person-to-person interactions through a browser window. Linktivity products include WebDemo, a Web-based, real-time conferencing-and-collaboration software tool, and WebInteractive, a real-time software tool that gives support and sales professionals an efficient way to manage and resolve online requests for service and support. The Linktivity technology and other select assets were acquired by Inter-Tel on October 8, 2004 and join Inter-Tel’s portfolio of business communication software and systems. For more information, visit www.linktivity.com.

About SyberWorks
SyberWorks, Inc. (www.syberworks.com) is a leader in the custom e-Learning Solutions and Learning Management System industries for Fortune 1000 corporations, higher education, and other industries. Located in Arlington, Massachusetts, the company serves the expanding 11 Billion dollar e-Learning segment*. Since 1995, SyberWorks has developed and delivered unique and economical solutions to create, manage, measure, and improve e-Learning programs at companies and organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the world.

*“2003 e-Learning Survey” , Taylor Nelson Sofres plc, London, United Kingdom, 2003.