Cross/Talk Communications, Inc. Selected as an Authorized Dealer For TouchWave's WebSwitch, the First Complete Network-Integrated Phone System.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1998--Cross/Talk Communications, Inc., a telecommunications systems integrator in Dallas, today announced its authorization to sell TouchWave's WebSwitch(TM), the first complete phone system that plugs directly into a computer network with no additional hardware, software or integration.

Aimed at small- to medium-sized businesses, mobile workers, telecommuters or departments within an organization, the WebSwitch(TM) is a highly flexible, customizable solution that provides greater productivity and system reliability. With no special wiring scheme, WebSwitch(TM) plugs directly into a network to provide advanced phone features and user control.

WebSwitch(TM) is not only easy-to-use but is also very reliable and cost-effective. It has the ability to support up to 16 users and comes with built-in voicemail and auto-attendant features. Over 100 users may be added by simply connecting the WebSwitches(TM) together. WebSwitch(TM) can be configured to find the most cost-effective call routing and blocking, utilizing a real time operating system with a telephony infrastructure allowing for no point-of-failures within the system.

"WebSwitch, a network appliance, responds like any other computer making it easy to use and understand," said David Pierce, managing director of Cross/Talk Communications, Inc. "WebSwitch(TM) is a product that every company should have regardless of their size. It is affordable yet provides the quality all business professionals require."

Key features of WebSwitch(TM) include desktop control and interaction, desktop administration, voice over IP and distributed telephony. All of these services provide the customer with the ability to run their business more effectively and efficiently. The desktop control and interaction allow a visual interface for the user to play, store and forward voicemail messages. Users may also be notified of calls, send calls and set up call forwarding preferences from the desktop. "One Number Access," a feature included in the desktop control, allows a phone number to follow a user.

"We selected Cross/Talk Communications as a strategic affiliate because they are one of the leaders in the computer telephony  industry and therefore was the perfect match for TouchWave," said Jeff Snider, vice president Marketing and Business Developments. "By teaming with Cross/Talk, more businesses in the Texas region will benefit from the computer telephony capabilities of WebSwitch(TM); not to mention the complete set of services and benefits that Cross/Talk offers."

TouchWave, based in Palo Alto, Calif., is a privately-held venture-backed start-up company. TouchWave's mission is to build network-integrated phone systems that combine the power of telephony, the company network and the Internet. TouchWave's products offer customers flexible, integrated phone solutions that leverage the power of computer networks.

Cross/Talk Communications, Inc., based in Dallas, is widely-known for its computer telephony technology and applications. Cross/Talk was one of the first companies to design and sell the first PC-based phone system. For more information about TouchWave's WebSwitch(TM), please contact Cross/Talk Communications, Inc. and visit their web site at http://www.cross-talk.com.

   CONTACT: Cross/Talk Communications, Inc.
             David Pierce, 214/871-0402 Ext. 203
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              or
             Morrow & Associates, Inc.
             Michelle Naftzger, 214/348-9584
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