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To: WebDrone who wrote (6237)	3/7/2000 5:30:00 PM
From: Return to Sender	Respond to of 8218

VoiceXML Forum Issues Version 1.0 of New Mark Up Language for Voice Internet Access Number of Supporters Grows to 79 LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2000--The VoiceXML Forum today announced it has completed the VoiceXML 1.0 specification, which is expected to expand the reach of the Internet by providing voice access to content and services. The Forum membership, which now numbers 79 companies, is reviewing the specification before it is submitted to the appropriate body for formal standardization. Based on the World Wide Web Consortium's industry-standard eXtensible Markup Language (XML), Version 1.0 of the VoiceXML specification provides a high-level programming interface to speech and telephony resources for application developers, service providers and equipment manufacturers. Standardization of VoiceXML will: -- simplify creation and delivery of Web-based, personalized interactive voice-response services; -- enable phone and voice access to integrated call center databases, information and services on Web sites, and company intranets; and -- help enable new voice-capable devices and appliances. On the basis of the 0.9 version of the specification, released last year, many companies have already begun implementing VoiceXML in their products and services, and a market for third-party VoiceXML application development has begun to emerge. The 1.0 version of the specification, currently being reviewed by Forum members, is now available to the public on the Forum's Web site at voicexml.org. ``The telephone network has long had the potential to grow in information services and automated commerce like the Internet, but the difficulty of integrating them with quality voice services has prevented it from doing so,' said William S. Meisel, president of TMA Associates, publisher/editor of the Speech Recognition Update newsletter (Tarzana, CA) and one of the speech technology industry's best-known independent analysts and consultants. ``VoiceXML is a key component in letting telephone speech recognition and the Voice Web grow in Internet time.' The VoiceXML 1.0 specification is based on years of research and development at AT&T, IBM, Lucent Technologies and Motorola, as well as comments from Forum members. Another 18 companies have joined the VoiceXML Forum as supporters since the 0.9 specification was issued, including Brooktrout Software; Cisco Systems; ConApps; Gold Systems; Indicast Corporation; Intraco Systems; IP Unity; ITT Industries; Net Technologies, Inc.; Nokia Corporation; Oki Electric Company, Ltd.; Onebox.com; PipeBeach AB; S-Link Corporation; Spyglass, Inc.; SS8 Networks, Inc.; Vail Systems, Inc.; and Voyant Technologies, Inc. A number of Forum members are exhibiting here this week at CT Expo, the world's largest trade show for providers and users of computer-telephony equipment, services, software and solutions The objective of the VoiceXML Forum is to expand Internet access through telephones and other devices using both speech and ordinary touch-tone user interfaces. The Forum recently engaged the management services of the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization to facilitate its day-to-day activities. For further information, visit the Forum's Web site (http://www.voicexml.org) or call 732-465-6464. Contact: IBM, Somers NY Heather O'Byrne 914/766-1475 obyrne@us.ibm.com biz.yahoo.com

To: WebDrone who wrote (6237)	3/7/2000 5:36:00 PM
From: Arrow Hd.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8218

"Blood and chunks of flesh in the gutters!" Web, great description! Most of my efforts to raise cash have come from positions that have gone up many fold since October. But you said you moved a lot to cash too so we agree on that point?

To: WebDrone who wrote (6237)	3/7/2000 7:32:00 PM
From: Jim Koch	Respond to of 8218

Web, I believe we will see the chunks in the gutter! I too have moved most of my stuff to cash with the exception of my core holdings in IBM, NOK, CSCO, SUNW, and a few other "high flyers" (or perhaps low) that don't track the market. I have reduced my position in IBM over the past several weeks since I believe there will be an opportunity to buy in the 90's between now and Labor Day. I know I have to pay capital gains tax, pay me now or pay me later, but I think the opportunity to sell high and buy low is too great right now. I sold my last lot at 117, and was hoping to see that again but am not sure we will for some time. Long term, still love this company. I stand by my estimate of 160 in early 2001. With the clients that I deal with, I see one very important trend and that is that they look at IBM as being a TECHNOLOGY leader again. Hasn't been that way for a while, good sign. UDB seems to be gaining momentum and I see a lot of wins versus Oracle. The Netfinity and Thinkpad lines look strong and I think the AS/400 and ES/9000 lines will recover in the second half. RS/6000 is a great box but Sun still seems to be winning. Since I own both, one way or another, I hope to come out ahead. IGS is going through a transition period with the business and the organization, but that is one train I don't want to stand in front of. Don't know much about the technology alliances with the likes of Dell and such, but it seems to make sense. JMHO.