To: blokker who wrote (5835 ) 1/25/1999 3:49:00 PM From: esterina Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 21876
Lu is working with VOCLF, so this should be good news for both. Dacom International of Korea Launches IP Telephony Service Using VocalTec Solution Business Wire - January 25, 1999 07:46 SEOUL, South Korea & HERZLIYA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 1999--Dacom International Inc., a subsidiary of Dacom Corp., one of South Korea's largest long distance, international telephone and on-line service providers, and VocalTec Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq: VOCLF), the IP communications company, today announced that Dacom International is offering IP telephony phone-to-phone service to its business and residential customers using VocalTec's IP telephony products. Dacom International is offering international service using VocalTec Telephony Gateways(tm) located in Korea and the US. The service began in December and already has more than 700 corporate Korean subscribers. "We rely on VocalTec's products because they offer carrier-grade IP telephony solutions that support the roll out of low-cost and multimedia rich services," said Mr. Philip C.S. Ahn, president of Dacom International Inc. "We look forward to expanding our capabilities with the VocalTec Ensemble Architecture , including the VocalTec Gatekeeper , and offering service to more locations around the world." "Dacom International is rapidly moving in the IP telephony market by expanding their calling service," said Dr. Elon Ganor, chairman at VocalTec Communications. "Our relationship with Dacom dates back to 1996 and is one of the longest standing business relationships in the IP telephony industry. We appreciate their commitment to further development and look forward to providing them with VocalTec Ensemble Architecture-based-end-to-end solutions in the important Asia-Pacific region." About Dacom International Dacom International is a subsidiary of the Dacom Corporation, a public company whose major shareholders include Samsung, LG, Daewoo, Hyundai, Dongyang and the public. Dacom Corporation operates long distance and international calling services. It also owns Chollian, the largest on-line communications service in South Korea. About VocalTec Communications VocalTec Communications is a manufacturer of systems that enable audio, video, data, text and collaborative communications over IP networks such as phone data networks, corporate intranets and the Internet. VocalTec is a leader in developing innovative, open standards products that bridge the Internet and the traditional public switched telephone network (PSTN) and drive the convergence of computing and telephone technologies. VocalTec was voted by PC Magazine one of the 100 most influential companies in the world in 1998. For the latest company information, visit VocalTec on the World Wide Web at vocaltec.com . NOTE: VocalTec(R), Internet Phone(R), Internet Phone Lite(tm), Community Browser(tm), Atrium(tm), VocalTec Ensemble Architecture(tm), VocalTec Telephony Gateway(tm), Surf&Call(tm), VocalTec Gatekeeper and VocalTec Network Manager are trademarks or registered trademarks of VocalTec Communications Ltd. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections, or the future performance of VocalTec Communications, the occurrence of which involves certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, product and market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, competitive products, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties, and other risks detailed in the Company's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.