Voice Applications Provider Selected For Technology that Rapidly And Cost Effectively Voice-Enables Web Content

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6, 2001 –
VocalPoint Technologies (www.vocalpoint.com), the fastest, easiest way to voice-enable Web content, today announced that it received PC Magazine's Internet Business 100 award. VocalPoint was recognized for its voice browsing technology that provides immediate voice access to Web content and applications from any phone. PC Magazine honors VocalPoint Technologies alongside pre-eminent technology players, including America Online/Netscape, Siebel, Cisco and EMC as companies that are driving Internet advancement.

PC Magazine lauded the top 100 Internet infrastructure companies and their product and service offerings in the March 6, 2001 issue. The award distinguishes organizations that are expected to have a profound impact in 2001. PC Magazine selected award recipients that were at the forefront of Web-site-oriented products and services categories in terms of market share, technological resourcefulness, or both.

Within the last year, VocalPoint has quickly gained momentum as a rapid and cost-effective way to deliver powerful voice applications. Businesses face growing customer demand for immediate and simple access to information and services. VocalPoint's proprietary technology automatically converts Web content to voice, quickly extending existing corporate Web assets into phone services with minimal development requirements.

"PC Magazine's recognition of our technology and the efficiencies it brings to telecommunication carriers and corporations worldwide, further solidifies our industry leadership," said Kurt Losert, CEO of VocalPoint Technologies. "By developing products that automatically translate Web content to voice, VocalPoint is facilitating Web access, not only for those who interact with the Internet on a regular basis, but for the millions of people who don't have access to a computer."

About VocalPoint Technologies

VocalPoint Technologies provides middleware, infrastructure and services for businesses to rapidly voice-enable HTML and XML content, making it possible to access Internet and intranet applications using natural speech over any phone. Its voice-based browser allows businesses to build customized voice portals and services by integrating VocalPoint's proprietary technology into their network infrastructure, or by utilizing VocalPoint's fully outsourced ASP (application service provider) solution. Incorporated in 1997, the company has leveraged its speech technology research expertise to create attractive voice-based solutions for businesses worldwide. Headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., VocalPoint Technologies can be reached at www.vocalpoint.com, or by calling 415.615.0600.