Attachmate Ships Updated CROSSTALK Classic; New Version Is the High Performance, Low Cost Solution for Basic VT Connectivity.

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 1998--Attachmate, the leading provider of host access management solutions, announced today availability of CROSSTALK(R) Classic v3.2.

With pull-down menus, toolbars, and custom-created QuickPads, users benefit from CROSSTALK's simple interface making connecting to DEC(R) systems fast and easy. CROSSTALK also supports legacy HP(R), Wyse(R), and TeleVideo(R) emulations.

Robust scripting language. CROSSTALK Application Scripting Language (CASL) is included for users to record the steps of regularly performed tasks such as dialing into a remote network. By automating time-consuming procedures, CASL(tm) saves users time and, ultimately, money by making them more efficient.

"We are very pleased with the performance of CROSSTALK. The CASL scripting language is the most robust communications scripting in the market place, hands-down, and has allowed us to automate many of the tasks our technical support analysts need to perform," said Harry R. Taylor, Tools and Automation manager, Customer Support Centers, Siemens Business Communication Systems, Inc. "It was crucial that the new CROSSTALK Classic perform well and support all previous syntax of the CASL programming language."

Migration insurance. CROSSTALK Classic v3.2 ships with both 16- and 32-bit versions for the many organizations that have mixed operating systems or those who are looking to migrate to 32-bit technology and want to ensure no loss of productivity during the transition. With the same basic functionality and interface, users' CROSSTALK experience will be the same. Migrations to 32-bit versions can be made with the confidence of full Windows(R) 95 and Windows NT(R) compatibility.

User-friendly. CROSSTALK Classic's QuickPads allow users to create graphical representations on screen of keys, commands, and scripts that are frequently used. These icons are easy to assign and provide users with another timesaving tool.

CROSSTALK Classic comes with 30 days of free technical support to assist users during their ramp-up period. Free 30-day evaluations are available for download from the CROSSTALK website, http://www.attachmate.com/crosstalk.

Pricing and Availability. CROSSTALK Classic has a suggested retail price of $99 (U.S.) and is currently available from Attachmate(R) resellers, retailers, and VARs, as well as through the Attachmate sales organization. For a limited time, a special Universal Migration price of $49 (U.S.) is available for owners of previous CROSSTALK versions or any competitive product.

Attachmate Corporation

For 16 years, Attachmate has been a truly global company, and today has more than 10 million customers worldwide supported by 80 offices in 30 countries. One of the largest technology firms in the world, and one of the ten largest PC software companies, Attachmate is the leading supplier of desktop and server-based host access management solutions. These solutions provide organizations the ability to manage, from a single console, who is allowed to access host data and what types of host data they can see, and to keep all users current with the most recent versions of the software. Attachmate's products enable users to safely and securely access mission-critical information located on hosts (mainframes, midrange, UNIX(R), DEC(R)/VAX(R), Unisys(R)) from any location inside or outside the firewall. A team of technical support and consulting experts backs all of Attachmate's products, including management software, development tools, remote access products, and hardware in addition to client and server products to help people access and use corporate data.

For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue, Washington at 425/644-4010, 425/747-9924 (fax) or toll free at 800/426-6283. Attachmate's World Wide Web address is http://www.attachmate.com.

(c)1998 Attachmate Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Attachmate and CROSSTALK are registered trademarks and CASL is a trademark of Attachmate Corporation. Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd. DEC and VAX are registered trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Wyse is a registered trademark of Wyse Technology, Inc. TeleVideo is a registered trademark of TeleVideo, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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