As top industry leaders do, Vertical is constantly updating and improving their product line to help the end user make the most of current technology. The release of 5.0 is the latest example of Vertical's commitment. This release will address some major areas that are summarized below. ATS is here to help make a smooth transition. We are working with Vertical to create a seamless path for each of our customers.

As the specifics get more formalized, we will be contacting you independently on how this new release will help your environment and discuss implementation options and strategies. We are notifying our clients now as we know this is a time for many businesses to plan and budget for the new calendar year. We encourage you to add to your 2016 project list and budget to evaluate the Vertical Wave 5.0 upgrade. We look forward to sharing more details with you in early 2016.

Wave 5.0 is a major upgrade with the following enhancements:

• Vertical Updates transform the software update process
• Windows Server 2008 upgrade
• Scalability enhancements
• New, advanced feature set IP phones available
• New expansion consoles for Vertical IP Edge Phones
• New faxing capabilities
• Send and receive T.38 faxes over IP trunks
• Introducing video call routing
• ViewPoint Desktop enhancements
• Business Continuity Services is now in general availability