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To: Kat who wrote (2)	9/10/1998 12:31:00 PM
From: Scrapps	Respond to of 118

Registry Magic(TM) to Integrate Lernout & Hauspie's Speech Recognition Engine into Magic Calendar Voice Enabled Software Lets Users Schedule Activities by Talking to Computer BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Registry Magic (Nasdaq: RMAG - news), a leader in conversational speech recognition technology, today announced a licensing and distribution agreement with Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products (L&H) (Nasdaq: LHSPF - news; EASDAQ: LHSP-ED) for Registry Magic's Magic Calendar software. Under the terms of the agreement, Registry Magic will license L&H's automatic speech recognition (ASR) engine for inclusion in Magic Calendar. L&H, a worldwide market leader in speech and linguistic technologies, products and services, will distribute the product. Registry Magic's Magic Calendar is a speech-enabled desktop software application that allows users to schedule activities simply by speaking to the computer, thereby limiting the need for keyboard and mouse commands and dramatically increasing productivity and efficiency. L&H's ASR engine allows the software to recognize and respond to spoken words and commands. With the use of natural conversation, Magic Calendar keeps users organized and reminds them of important events. A Windows-based software application, Magic Calendar can remind users of meetings, birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions, while also preventing schedule conflicts by notifying users of potential double booking. Magic Calendar retails for $49.95 and is available through L&H by calling 1-800-843-1224. ''L&H has the best ASR engine in the market today and we are delighted to include it in Magic Calendar,'' said Registry Magic president and CEO Walt Nawrocki. ''By partnering with L&H we are offering a high-quality solution to the growing demand for speech-enabled applications.'' ''Speech-enabled applications provide flexibility, increased productivity and ease of use simply not found in software that uses a mouse or keyboard,'' said L&H president of Core Technologies Jerry Calabrese. ''Speech technology has made dramatic strides in the past few years and, as a result we are seeing the power of speech being applied to a wide variety of software applications. Magic Calendar is another example of the wide diversity of speech as an interface.'' About Registry Magic Registry Magic was founded in 1995 and provides businesses with conversational speech recognition technologies, products and services on a worldwide basis. The Company is a leader in developing realistic speech recognition applications that listen, understand and respond to the user. Registry Magic's technology eliminates the need for touch-tone menus and keyboards as it allows the world to access data using natural speech. By delivering products that allow users to engage in natural conversation with a computer or telephone system, Registry Magic helps businesses to lower operational costs and increase productivity. For more information on Registry Magic, please contact Lisa Buyer-Atkinson at 954-426-5127 or visit the web site at www.registrymagic.com. About Lernout & Hauspie Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products (L&H) is a global leader in advanced speech and language solutions for computers, automobiles, telecommunications, embedded products, consumer goods and the Internet. The company is making the speech user interface (SUI) the keystone of simple, convenient interaction between humans and technology, and is using advanced translation technology to break down cultural barriers. L&H's products and services originate in four basic areas: automatic speech recognition (ASR), text-to-speech (TTS), digital speech and music compression (SMC) and text-to-text (translation). For more information, please visit Lernout & Hauspie on the World Wide Web at www.lhs.com. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties including without limitation the general risks associated with the intense competition and rapid technological change characteristic of the computer telephony and speech technology markets. The forward-looking statements are also subject to risks set forth in Registry Magic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. Registry Magic expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

To: Kat who wrote (2)	10/21/1998 10:52:00 AM
From: Scrapps	Respond to of 118

Registry Magic and JM Lexus Launch Auto Industry's First Speech Recognition Virtual Operator(R) Automated Auto Attendant Provides Improved Customer Service and Higher Productivity to World's Largest Lexus Dealer BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Registry Magic (Nasdaq: RMAG - news), a leader in conversational speech recognition technology, and JM Lexus, the largest volume retail Lexus dealer in the world, today announced they have successfully launched the Virtual Operator, the first speech driven auto- attendant to be used within the auto industry. Named a ''National Treasure'' by the Smithsonian Institute, the Virtual Operator is a turnkey solution that attaches to a business' telephone system and performs the tasks of a live operator. It answers up to 12 calls at once, understands natural speech and eliminates touch-tone. Now, JM Lexus customers can call and gain instant access to the person or department they are trying to reach. ''We chose Registry Magic's Virtual Operator because of its ability to seamlessly enhance our customer service as well as boost our productivity levels,'' said Bill Dowd, Information Systems Director of JM Lexus. ''With 1,600 incoming calls a day, the Virtual Operator has proved to be an effective alternative to a traditional operator and a communication solution that gives us a competitive edge in servicing our customers quickly and efficiently.'' Targeted at businesses with 25-500 employees and multiple branch offices, Registry Magic's Virtual Operator software application is a speech recognition auto attendant and call routing system designed to enhance corporate telephone systems. ''We are pleased with the positive impact the Virtual Operator has on the day-to-day business at JM Lexus,'' said Bill Burbank, Registry Magic's Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. ''With over 20,000 car dealerships in the United States, Registry Magic is positioned to capture this market share and is committed to making speech recognition technology an affordable and user-friendly staple in every business' operational plan on a worldwide basis.'' JM Lexus, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, employs over 185 associates and is located in Margate, Florida. Ranked by Forbes magazine as the 27th largest privately held corporation in the United States, JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is a diversified automotive corporation whose principal businesses focus on vehicle distribution and processing, finance, warranty and insurance service, automobile sales, and automotive care products. For more information on JM Family Enterprises or JM Lexus, please contact Kathy Eggleston at 954-429-2006. Registry Magic was founded in 1995 and provides businesses with conversational speech recognition technologies, products and services on a worldwide basis. Registry Magic is a leader in developing realistic speech recognition applications that listen, understand and respond to the user. The Company's technology eliminates the need for touch-tone menus and allows the world to access data using natural speech. For more information on Registry Magic, please contact Lisa Buyer-Atkinson at 954-426-5127 or visit the Web site at www.registrymagic.com. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties including, without limitation, the general risks associated with the intense competition and rapid technological change characteristic of the computer telephony and speech technology markets. The forward-looking statements are also subject to risks set forth in Registry Magic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. Registry Magic expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. SOURCE: Registry Magic

To: Kat who wrote (2)	11/24/1998 3:04:00 AM
From: Scrapps	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 118

New Technology Makes Registry Magic's Virtual Operator(R) More Affordable Popular Speech Recognition Telephone Solution Answers Calls for Small and Large Companies Alike BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Registry Magic (Nasdaq: RMAG - news), a leader in speech recognition technologies and products, announced today a dramatic price reduction of approximately 50 percent for the Virtual Operator. New and improved technology developed by Registry Magic has allowed the company to significantly lower costs and pass the savings on to the business marketplace. Targeted at businesses with l0 to 500 employees per location, the Virtual Operator now becomes the industry leader in price performance and more affordable than ever to mainstream businesses, both small and large in size. Recognized by the industry, customers and telecom dealers for its leadership in accuracy and understanding natural speech, the Virtual Operator is available for purchase through an authorized nationwide telecom dealer network or for rent directly from Registry Magic. Registry Magic's Virtual Operator is a turnkey, speech recognition auto attendant that attaches seamlessly to a business' telephone system and performs the tasks of a live operator. It can answer up to twelve calls at the same time, never takes breaks or vacations, eliminates the need for inefficient touch-tone menus and has the potential to save a company thousands of dollars in operational costs, improve customer service and enhance corporate image. ''The Virtual Operator is a communications breakthrough taking its place in the business market following the fax machine, voicemail and e-mail,'' said Bill Burbank, vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. ''Callers speak to the Virtual Operator as they would a real operator. In turn, the Virtual Operator listens and understands their natural speech and quickly transfers their call. We're very excited to make it affordable for almost any size business, especially those with a high volume of incoming calls and multiple locations.'' Utilizing a Microsoft NT and Dell platform and named a ''National Treasure'' by the Smithsonian Institution, the Virtual Operator continues to earn an outstanding number of industry awards and product certifications. Registry Magic was founded in 1995 and provides businesses with conversational speech recognition technologies, products and services on a worldwide basis. The Company is a leader in developing realistic speech recognition applications that listen, understand and respond to the user, eliminating the need for touch-tone menus and allowing the world to access information using natural speech. For more information, please visit Registry Magic at www.registrymagic.com . Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties including without limitation the general risks associated with the intense competition and rapid technological change characteristic of the computer telephony and speech technology markets. The forward-looking statements are also subject to risks set forth in Registry Magic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. Registry Magic expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.