ADVISORY/ GTE Internetworking's Patrick Kloepfer and James P. Delande Are Speakers at Gartner Group's Remote Access Conference.

Business/Technology Editors

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (March 21)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO:    Patrick Kloepfer, Vice President and General Manager
        of GTE Internetworking's Remote Access Services

        James P. Delande, Director, Product Marketing & Management,
        Dial Access Services, GTE Internetworking

WHAT:   On Monday, March 20th Patrick Kloepfer served as a member of
        a special 'Vendor Challenge Panel,' focusing on Mobile and
        Remote Management. Moderator Eric Paulak, research director
        of Gartner Group, along with other Gartner Group analysts
        asked the panelists questions regarding their plans for
        future products, services and support. Members of the
        audience were also invited to ask questions of the panelists.

        James P. Delande's `Education Session' will focus on network
        infrastructure selection criteria and explore the impact of
        various choices on e-business goals and overall performance.
        Excerpts from his presentation include:

        --A review of key e-business goals.

        --A description of components necessary to ensure rock-solid
        infrastructure.

        --A view from customers' and other stakeholders' perspectives.

        --How infrastructure impacts the end-user experience.

        --Questions enterprises should ask regarding service provider
        remote access.

        --Examples of why infrastructure matters.

WHERE:  The Gartner Group Remote Access Conference
                 Mardi Gras Ballroom
                 Marriott New Orleans
                 555 Canal Street
                 New Orleans, LA 70130

WHEN:   James P. Delande's 'Education Session' is scheduled for
        Tuesday, March 21 from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m

HOW TO REACH GTE INTERNETWORKING For more information, or to receive copies of the education presentation by James Delande, please contact:

Jeff Hodnett                         Kevin Kempskie
GTE Internetworking                  Porter Novelli Convergence Group
781-262-6485                         617-450-4223