March Networks Opens Asia Pacific Operations with Vertical Market Broadband IP Solutions Headway into Asia with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea OTTAWA, June 18 /CNW-AsiaNet/ - March Networks Corporation, the recently launched broadband IP applications start-up led by communications industry veteran Terence Matthews, today announces the launch of its Asia Pacific Operations, based in its newly opened Hong Kong office with two new sales and support offices in Singapore and Korea. March Networks, where Matthews is Chairman and CEO, will be demonstrating its broadband IP applications portfolio at CommunicAsia (stand No. 3D5 - 01) in Singapore, June 19-22, 2001. Since it was launched in August 2000, March Networks has focused on building sophisticated business solutions that exploit the next generation broadband IP networking infrastructure and leverage its relatively low cost, "always on" nature, two-way communication and high-speed capabilities. In March 2001, the Company signed a co-marketing and distribution agreement with Mitel Networks, another company where Matthews is Chairman, to extend its product portfolio to include enterprise IP telephony solutions. In May 2001, this relationship was further enhanced when March Networks licensed its name to Mitel Networks for use in its IP platforms and applications. Through the relationship with Mitel Networks, March Networks offers an unparalleled portfolio of video, voice and data solutions targeted at solving business needs faced by enterprises in key vertical market segments - financial, hospitality, transportation and retail. "The launch of our Asia Pacific operations within a year of founding March Networks signifies our commitment to offering enterprise customers in this region a complete portfolio of interactive video, voice, data solutions," states March Networks Chairman and CEO, Terence Matthews. "The cost of bandwidth has plummeted and our new March Networks resellers are ready to deliver a number of vertically focused broadband IP solutions both today and as businesses move to a converged network environment." Speech-Enabled Applications March Networks 6530 is the first speech-enabled unified messaging solution that allows users to access, review, manage, and respond to voicemail, e-mail, and fax messages in their Microsoft Exchange 2000 Inbox using their voice. "Highly mobile, message-intensive individuals are among the most active users of unified messaging solutions today. A key requirement is a user interface with effective features that enables easy access and management of priority messages while on the move; a voice interface provides this," said Rich Costello, Research Director, Gartner Group. PDA Integration Through the March Networks 5423 IrDA Module PDAs running the PALM(R) Operating System can interface with March Networks IP sets via an infrared link. The IrDA interface provides increased efficiency in information management and ease of in-building mobility for the enterprise user. Contact Center Solutions Contact Center Solutions from March Networks provide the enterprise with a suite of web-centric call center applications such as automatic call distribution and integrated voice response. These services are designed to maximize return on investment. Digital Video Recording and Management The March Networks DVR family of networked digital video recording products provide enterprises with enhanced safety, security and asset protection. Already installed in numerous locations, the March Networks DVR Solutions enable financial institutions to expedite transaction dispute resolution, allow retailers to streamline their loss prevention strategy, and provide transportation and other corporations the ability to protect assets and offer a safer environments for employees and customers. March Networks March Networks Corporation develops, manufactures and distributes interactive, broadband IP applications and delivery platforms. The Company's integrated technology solutions enable businesses and service providers to deliver enhanced multimedia communication services by leveraging the explosive worldwide growth and always-on, interactive capabilities of broadband networks. Through direct sales, premier distribution channels and strategic partnerships, March Networks currently serves the financial, retail, healthcare, transportation and hospitality markets with high value products and applications. The Company is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For more information, please visit www.marchnetworks.com. (x)March Networks and the March Networks logo are trademarks of March Networks Corporation. For further information: PLEASE CONTACT: Sarah Dehler, March Networks Corporation, (613) 591-8181, E-Mail: sdehler(at)marchnetworks.com; R. Selvi, Hill & Knowlton, (65) 390-3363, E-Mail: r.selvi(at)hillandknowlton.com.hk