Altigen Technologies

Altigen Technologies is a provider of 100% Microsoft-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) business phone systems and Unified Communications solutions. The company's solutions are designed for high reliability, ease of use, and seamless integration with Microsoft infrastructure technologies, built on a scalable, open standards platform. Founded in 1994 by Gilbert Hu, the first products began shipping in 1996. Altigen's telephony products are primarily sold to small-to-medium sized businesses, multi-site businesses, corporate branch offices, call centers, credit unions, and community banks. These products enable applications such as VoIP phones and servers, Contact Center, voicemail, call recording, call activity reporting, and mobility solutions, leveraging the convergence of voice and data communications for cost reduction. The systems feature an open architecture built on an industry standard platform, allowing integration with existing technology investments. Altigen's hardware and software products are available through independent authorized resellers and strategic partners. The company has received over 40 industry awards since 1996. For fiscal year 2010, Altigen generated net revenue of $16.6 million and reported a net loss of $1.7 million. As of September 30, 2010, the company had an accumulated deficit of $62.4 million. Net cash used in operating activities was $743,000 in fiscal year 2010. Altigen was incorporated in California in May 1994 and reincorporated in Delaware in June 1999.