Grundig Business Systems, 1450, Inc. and Smoltz Distributing, Inc. Announce Alliance

Grundig Business Systems, 1450, Inc. and Smoltz Distributing, Inc. Announce Alliance

March 17, 2009, Naperville, IL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Cave Creek, AZ – On March 17, 2009, Grundig Business Systems (GBS), one of the world’s leading suppliers of professional dictation systems, and 1450, Inc. announced a strategic alliance for distribution and support of GBS digital dictation solutions. 1450 is the largest Dragon NaturallySpeaking and speech recognition value added distributor. With the new alliance, the 1450 reseller channel will have access to the GBS lineup of digital dictation portable recorders, as well as GBS’s professional desktop dictation microphones, including the Digta CordEx, the only wireless, professional dictation microphone available within the voice processing industry. Smoltz Distributing Inc., GBS’s exclusive United States distribution partner, will provide the product supply and support for this partnership.

“The staff of 1450, along with their resellers, know how to implement solutions that maximize customers’ investments in speech processing technology. In particular, the expertise of 1450 in regards to Dragon NaturallySpeaking and Dragon Medical melds perfectly with GBS hardware solutions,” said Chris Hanley, GBS North American Sales Manager. “GBS has specifically designed its award winning wireless microphone, the Digta CordEx, with Dragon in mind,” said Hanley. “This allows users to achieve outstanding speech to text recognition quality, while enjoying the freedom of movement that the wireless microphone allows,” he continued.

“The customers of 1450’s reseller channel demand high quality speech processing technology for their dictation, transcription and speech recognition needs. GBS has been producing dictation technology for over 50 years, and as such, understands the requirements of the professionals who use dictation hardware every day,” said Eric Fishman, MD, President of 1450, Inc.

“Smoltz Distributing, Inc. supported this Alliance to provide 1450 inc. with Grundig Products for the 1450 reseller channel. Our staffs have worked together for years. 1450 has been a speaker at our “Platinum 29 Club” yearly events, promoting and educating our top dealers on the benefits of Nuance Software. 1450, like our company, provides their Nuance resellers with the best service, support, and training of Nuance, which is the reason they are the #1 Dragon Naturally Speaking and speech recognition value added distributor,” says Mary Smoltz, President of Smoltz Distributing, Inc.

About Grundig Business Systems GmbH
With more than four million dictation systems sold and over 50 years of experience, Grundig Business Systems GmbH (GBS) is one of the leading manufacturers of professional dictation systems worldwide. GBS is the only high-end producer in the industry developing and manufacturing its products “Made in Germany.” The innovative and technically leading voice processing systems with sophisticated design are distributed through a global partner network. Grundig Business Systems has been independent from its former parent company since 2003. In 2008, Grundig Business Systems was named one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies. Grundig Business Systems´ North American Headquarters are in Naperville, IL. Find out more about GBS on the internet: www.grundig-gbs.com

About 1450, Inc.
1450, Inc. is the world’s foremost speech recognition value added distributor, specializing in getting thoughts on paper in the most cost-effective and professional manner possible. Founded in 1997, it provides product and expertise ranging from Nuance’s Dragon NaturallySpeaking and Dragon Medical to world class input devices such as Grundig digital recorders. For further information about 1450, Inc. visit www.1450.com and the GBS specific product sections at www.1450.grundig-gbs.com


About Smoltz Distributing, Inc.
Smoltz Distributing, Inc., a Wholesale Only Distributor of speech processing technology, has 86 years of combined Repair Experience and Unmatched Dealer Customer Service. Our Values set us apart: *Integrity*Loyalty*Accountability*Dedication*Dealer Centricity*

For more information on the partnership, contact:

Grundig Business Systems
Chris Hanley, Grundig Business Systems - North American Sales Manager
Phone: (312) 924-2878
Email: christopher.hanley@grundig-gbs.com

1450, Inc.
Lisa Cooley, General Manager
Phone 888.933.0001
Email: var@1450.com
www.1450.com

Smoltz Distributing, Inc.
John Smoltz, Vice President
Phone: 877-476-6589 or 480-575-0534
Email: john@smoltz.com
www.smoltzgbs.com


Press contacts:
Grundig Business Systems
Nadine Kiewitt
Phone: +49 921 898-222
Email: nadine.kiewitt@grundig-gbs.com