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To: Joan Roth who wrote (38751)	5/7/1999 1:27:00 PM
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WPNE <news> * VISITALK.COM AND WHITE PINE SOFTWARE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE EXPANDED DIRECTORY SERVICES TO CU-SEEME USERS [BusinessWire, 777 words] PHOENIX & NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 1999-- Videochat users first to get permanent directory listing with voicemail and other communications options visitalk.com(R) announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with White Pine Software (NASDAQ:WPNE), to provide CU-SeeMe users with visitalk.com's enhanced communications directory services. Users of White Pine's CU-SeeMe(R) Pro(TM) will be the first to have access to visitalk.com's new permanent global communications directory for voice, video, and data conferencing. The relationship between visitalk.com and White Pine will improve the way CU-SeeMe users communicate with each other and users of other H.323 videoconferencing clients. Benefits include the ability to make direct contact with specific members through the Internet with the use of their Permanent Communications Number(TM)(PCN), the option to leave voice mail, the ability to search for others based on similar areas of interest, and a listing on visitalk.com's permanent global directory. Future benefits to CU-SeeMe users will include video messaging, expanded conferencing capabilities, and additional communities of interest in which to participate. "We are extremely excited about our relationship with White Pine," said Peter Thimmesch, co-founder and CEO of visitalk.com. "White Pine's leadership in the development of multimedia conferencing applications coupled with visitalk.com's suite of directory services, is guaranteed to propel Internet communications to the next level." Over the past three months, visitalk.com has been hosting dynamic ILS directory services for CU-SeeMe users. During this time, CU-SeeMe users have already seen improvements in the ability to find and communicate with others. Rejected log-ons have virtually been eliminated and directory server capacity has been increased ten-fold. When visitalk.com begins offering its expanded directory services for general use in June 1999, their permanent global communications directory will have the capacity to handle millions of members at a time. "This partnership is in line with White Pine's larger vision to facilitate communications on the Internet," said Forrest Milkowski, co-founder and evangelist at White Pine Software. "visitalk.com's unique directory service technology will enable CU-SeeMe users to easily connect with each other and will continue to add value to the videoconferencing experience." About visitalk.com visitalk.com is the first of its kind communications portal offering a permanent global communications directory. Acting as the Internet's switchboard, visitalk.com allows registered members to place direct voice and video calls with the use of a 12-digit Permanent Communications Number(TM)(PCN). In addition, visitalk.com enables the use of many other services and functions including data collaboration, voice mail, and, in the future, video mail. visitalk.com's services are compatible with H.323 standards compliant software communication applications. For additional information about visitalk.com, visit visitalk.com. For additional information about H.323 standards, visit imtc.org. About White Pine Software White Pine Software develops, markets and supports multi-platform browser-based internetworking software that facilitates worldwide video and audio communication and data collaboration across the Internet, intranets, extranets and other networks that use the Internet Protocol. White Pine's videoconferencing software products, CU-SeeMe Pro and MeetingPoint(TM), create a client-server solution that allows users to participate in real-time, multi-point video, audio and data conferences over the Internet and intranets. White Pine's ClassPoint provides a complete solution for corporate training and distance learning. White Pine Software can be found on the World Wide Web at wpine.com. All trademarks are recognized. CONTACT: visitalk.com David Anderson 602/850-3368 david.anderson@visitalk.com or White Pine Software Tanya Prather 603/886-9050 x359 tprather@wpine.com or Merritt Group, Inc. Meredith Bagnulo 703/435-6000 x122 bagnulo@merrittgrp.com