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To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (2216)	12/26/1998 5:52:00 PM
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NATURAL MICROSYSTEMS: NM launches the first 'hot swap' platform for PC-based PBXs and IP gateways M2 PRESSWIRE: * Non-proprietary telecoms solutions gaining ground Natural MicroSystems (NMS) today announced the general availability of the first "'hot swap" CompactPCI network interface boards. The new boards will help developers bring to market standards-based telecoms solutions which are cost- effective and reliable, including PC-based PBXs and IP gateway solutions. Companies investing in open telecommunications solutions will benefit from cheaper and more powerful solutions when building a standards-based network infrastructure, as vendors and users continue to move away from proprietary systems. A number of NMS's Alliance Partners have already formed strategic partnerships with NMS to use CompactPCI technology. These include the Motorola Computer Group and Centigram Communications. The "hot swap" ability of NMS's new boards means that service providers can insert and extract boards without affecting levels of service to network users, for example when upgrading a network infrastructure or fixing faults. "Hot swap' provides the robustness and reliability required for an interface to the PSTN, while also supporting the open systems which enable IP telephony and standards- based PBXs. "Open telecommunications is rapidly gaining ground in the telecoms equipment industry as the network architecture moves away from proprietary hardware and software, said Stephane Aubin, VP (marketing) at Natural MicroSystems Europe. "NMS's new CompactPCI boards provide developers with reliable, open systems at an affordable price. Network managers will find that they in -urn will be able to build a network that can support a range of voice, data and multimedia solutions with ease."' Notes to editors The CompactPCI AG Quad T1 and El each support four integrated digital trunk interfaces (T1 or El), providing 96 and 120 ports of advanced call processing in a single slot. These leverage the industry-standard PCI )us and are the first products in the industry to support the ECTF H.110 specification. This standards-based architecture protects Natural MicroSystems' customers' investment by providing full backward- and forward-compatibility. Customers can use the same software development tools, including Natural MicroSystems' CT Access, and application software on all Alliance Generation boards including ISA, PCI and now CompactPCI form. factors. Natural MicroSystems' implementation of CompactPCI includes integration with key, standards committees' initiatives including PICMG CompactPCI, PICMG TISC, ECTF H.110 and PICMG Hot Swap. Additionally, Natural MicroSystems will support the integration of hot swap and high availability drivers being developed by key operating systems vendors. About Natural MicroSystems Natural MicroSystems (NASDAQ: NMSS), based in Framingham, Mass., is the technology leader in Open Telecommunications, providing hardware and software technologies and consulting and support services for developers of high-value telecommunications solutions. The Company's state-of-the-art technology and NaturalEdge Portfolio of Services and Support enable a growing international network of OEMs, VARs, systems integrators and service providers to reduce time to market, leverage development resources, and offer truly global communications products. Natural MicroSystems products are installed in more than 40 countries worldwide. Founded in 1983, Natural MicroSystems developed the first PC-based telephony product to utilize digital signal processor (DSP) technology and was a leader in the creation of MVIP and H.100, the industry standards for interoperability in PC-based telephony products. The quality processes at Natural MicroSystems have earned ISO 9002 certification. More information on the company, is available at nmss.com.