To: rogermci® who wrote (6941 ) 4/15/1998 9:08:00 AM From: TWL Respond to of 34592
Big MLOG contract!! Stock going to move today!! Microlog Delivers Interactive Communication Solution To KPN CallMedia Division GERMANTOWN, Md., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- MICROLOG CORPORATION (Nasdaq: MLOG - news) today announced the delivery of the largest Intela(R) system in Europe. This system was purchased by CallMedia(R), the preeminent service bureau arm of KPN(R) (formerly PTT Telecom of The Netherlands) to provide interactive multiple media capable communication solutions. This multi- million dollar order will go into service in late Spring. CallMedia is the largest voice facility provider in The Netherlands, providing customers access to 0900, 0800, and 0600 lines for statistics, call- out research, market analysis, surveys, and customized information retrieval and broadcast. CallMedia provides a complete infrastructure for government and businesses requiring interactive communication solutions, custom applications, and/or system management. Microlog's Intela system is Year 2000 compliant and consists of multiple redundant processors in a single central node, with redundant IBM RS/6000 servers running IBM Netview/6000 for network management and control. The interactive communications, Solution for CallMedia will showcase the new Intela 200 series high performance platform, featuring Pentium II application servers. The system can support multi-way conferencing, and integrates with Philips' robust Speechpearl natural language speech recognition technology. Natural language speech recognition is the ability to speak in complete sentences, while the voice response system identifies specific key words to enable a logical routing of the call. Using a natural language interface allows simplification of menu structures, thereby decreasing the time callers spend online. Additionally, with this technology, Intela can be deployed in countries where phones do not have touch-tone. ''The partnership between Microlog and KPN to distribute our Intela interactive communications platform continues to produce business opportunities for both companies in the rapidly expanding Dutch interactive communications market,'' stated Richard A. Thompson, President and CEO of Microlog Corporation. ''This new order from KPN's CallMedia Division serves to validate Microlog's decision to establish our European operations in The Netherlands. We are particularly pleased with CallMedia's selection of Intela as their interactive communications solution.'' ''CallMedia is always searching for new technology to better serve our customers,'' stated DRS. Dorine Kleinloog, CallMedia's Director of Technology. ''Microlog's Intela is the solution we've chosen because of its proven reliability and its state-of-the-art Graphical User Interface (GUI) which greatly facilitates rapid development of new applications. Intela will allow CallMedia to support more sophisticated enhanced service applications.'' Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, with European headquarters in The Netherlands, Microlog Corporation designs, develops, markets, and supports a complete family of interactive communications systems and application solutions that improve customer service and increase productivity, while reducing costs. The Company's products find wide application in retail, government, health care, utility, media/entertainment, transportation, and many other markets, with over 14,500 installations delivered worldwide. Microlog's interactive communications products are sold through its direct sales force as well as through distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and value added resellers. Microlog is certified ISO 9001, meeting the highest international standard for quality assurance. For more information, please visit the Microlog home page on the World Wide Web at mlog.com . SOURCE: Microlog Corporation