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To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (2483)	2/18/1999 11:18:00 AM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Respond to of 3178

Open Port Enables Store and Forward IP Fax Over Lucent Technologies PortMaster Remote Access Concentrators February 18, 1999 CHICAGO, Feb. 17 Open Port Technology(R) Inc. announced today that Lucent Technologies PortMaster(R) remote access concentrators now support its Harmony(R) NSP IP fax software. The integrated solution, which is enabled by Open Port's Access Server Protocol interface and a simple firmware upgrade to the PortMaster, will allow service providers to deploy store-and-forward Internet faxing capabilities, such as broadcast fax and never-busy fax using Open Port's patented least cost routing technology. According to International Data Corp., faxes comprise 25 percent of total phone charges, for a total market of $91 billion annually. Internet fax revenues are anticipated to grow from $150 million in 1998 to as much as $13 billion by the year 2001, with companies realizing cost savings of 30-70 percent. Service providers are showing interest in store-and-forward IP fax technology because it allows them to better utilize bandwidth at off-peak hours. "Service providers want to maximize the hardware and software infrastructure investments they've made by deploying new revenue-generating services such as Internet fax," said Cheryl Mayberry, senior vice president and general manager of worldwide sales and marketing for Open Port. "By working together, Lucent Technologies and Open Port will help providers increase their returns on infrastructure investments. The PortMaster 3 is a leader among small- and mid-sized Internet service providers, and the PortMaster 4 extends our reach into the large-carrier segment. This business relationship not only strengthens our position in the market, but more importantly, enhances benefits for our customers." "The delivery of applications such as fax over the Internet offers huge potential for Internet service providers," said Marty Likier, product manager for the Lucent PortMaster product line. "This relationship will help ISPs explore new services without having to alter their basic infrastructure. We look forward to continuing to work with Open Port on next-generation IP applications." The Harmony NSP solution is a set of products and services that allows ISPs and their resellers to create new revenue streams by offering Internet fax services. With the Harmony NSP suite of software modules, ISPs and resellers can link to an Internet backbone provider for delivery of faxes, dramatically expanding their network reach. The transfer of faxes to the backbone provider's network is transparent to the fax senders, allowing the ISP or reseller to customize the fax offering according to their customers' needs. Customer trials on the PortMaster platform will begin in March 1999 with general availability following shortly thereafter. Open Port Technology Inc. Founded in 1993, Open Port Technology Inc. is a privately held, international company which offers innovative and proven Internet telephony software solutions. Open Port has deployed global IP messaging services for customers such as GRIC Communications Inc., Motorola, Southwestern Bell, and UUNET. Recently, Microsoft(R) Corp. entered a strategic relationship with Open Port to accelerate the delivery of IP-Fax solutions and other IP messaging to companies using Microsoft Windows NT Server-based products. Open Port-enabled IP networks account for over 3000 points of presence throughout the world. Open Port's headquarters are at 676 N. St. Clair St., Chicago, Ill. 60611. The company can be reached at 312-867-5000 or openport.com. Open Port, Open Port Technology, Open Port Harmony and Open Port Technology logos are registered trademarks of Open Port Technology, Inc. All other marks are trademarks of their respective organizations. Open Port products mentioned in this release may be subject to Open Port Patents no. 5712907 for least cost routing, Patent no. 5369686 for enhanced service message handlers and other patents that are pending. SOURCE Open Port Technology Inc.

To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (2483)	2/18/1999 11:27:00 AM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Respond to of 3178

LOCAL LOOP INSTALLATIONS GROWING RAPIDLY, SAYS STUDY February 18, 1999 TELECOMWORLDWIRE: Ovum, an independent analyst group, says that in 1998, about 72m local loop lines were installed globally, while by 2005 the installations are expected to grow to 195m, driven by strong growth in data communications as well as by the development of alternative technologies and the increasing importance of mobility. New research by the company also expects a huge demand for broadband technologies and while initially new broadband lines will be mainly by fibre to business customers, the larger market will consist of broadband provision, mostly by ADSL, to residential customers.