AVT Extends Medialinq IP Fax and Email Services.

Business Editors, High-Tech Writers

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2000

Enhanced Web Browser and Desktop Solutions Maximize Accessibility and

Ease-of-Use of MediaLinq Outsource e-Document Delivery Services

AVT Corporation (Nasdaq:AVTC), the leading provider of business-to-business communications solutions, today announced the release of WebLinq 2.0 and MediaLinqClient 3.2 to maximize accessibility and ease-of-use for customers utilizing MediaLinq's outsource e-document delivery services.

WebLinq enables customers to launch fax and email broadcasts, track broadcast status and manage lists and documents using standard Web browsers from anywhere in the world. MediaLinqClient software provides easy access to these tasks and the full range of MediaLinq services from the Windows desktop.

"With the new versions of WebLinq and MediaLinqClient, MediaLinq continues to 'webify' its IP fax and email delivery services and expands the options for customers to seamlessly mix-and-match services and access methods," said David Sohm, president of AVT MediaLinq Services. "This enables customers to more easily respond to their evolving communication needs."

WebLinq 2.0 offers advanced document conversion and preview features as well as list management capabilities -- available from a standard Web browser:

Web-Based Document Conversion: With WebLinq 2.0, customers can now upload their original Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HTML files directly to WebLinq for fax broadcast, thereby saving significant time and effort. Users can also attach any file type for email broadcasts, including Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; fax files (.tif); Plain Text (.txt); and audio, video and animation files.

IP Fax Preview: Since the MediaLinq system converts documents to fax format, the new IP Fax Preview feature enables users to view these converted documents prior to launching its broadcast. This feature provides an extra measure of control to customers and ensures large volume broadcasts are delivered as planned.

Online List Management: The expanded list management capabilities in WebLinq 2.0 also aid in assuring faxes and emails are easily and quickly delivered to specified recipients. Customers can select any number of existing lists as well as upload new lists for broadcast on the fly. Users can add, delete and modify entries to WebLinq lists, create lists from scratch and sort lists by multiple criteria. These management capabilities streamline and simplify the process of maintaining address lists.

In addition to WebLinq 2.0, MediaLinqClient 3.2 has broadened the benefits of its integrated fax and email services by automating certain features based on delivery type. Among other features, Version 3.2 utilizes new document conversion technology, which -- in one step -- automatically detects the document type and converts it to the appropriate formats specific to fax and email. For example, if a user has a Microsoft Word document, it would automatically be converted to a .tif file for fax delivery and sent as a Word attachment for email.

Besides WebLinq and MediaLinqClient, customers can also access MediaLinq's network and services using DirectAccess via a fax machine, through MediaLinq's API (Application Programming Interface) and Assisted Services Group and by way of the RightFAX 7.0 server via the IP Plus Connector.

Pricing and Availability

WebLinq 2.0 and MediaLinqClient 3.2 are now available to customers at www.medialinq.com. MediaLinqClient 3.2 will also be available on CD-ROM on May 19, 2000. Pricing for MediaLinq IP fax and email services is based on monthly usage and volumes; there is no extra charge for WebLinq and MediaLinqClient access. Companies can obtain WebLinq, MediaLinqClient, and MediaLinq services by calling 800/800-5450 or through email at [e-mail].

About AVT MediaLinq Services

AVT MediaLinq Services, formerly MediaTel Corporation, is a leader in e-document delivery services for business-to-business communications. MediaLinq outsource services are geared to high-volume, one-to-many and time-critical business communications. Its offerings include IP fax and email broadcast and merge services as well as fax-and-reply and fax-on-demand applications. MediaLinq also provides industry-specific offerings and custom-developed workflow solutions to address specific customer needs.

NOTE TO EDITORS: If you would like additional information on AVT MediaLinq Services and its products, please view the company Web site at http://www.medialinq.com.

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