CrossKeys demonstrates multi-vendor capabilities at Telecom 99.

KANATA, ONTARIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 1999--

Telecom Geneva 99

CrossKeys demonstrates integrated solutions with OSI, Newbridge

and Bull Systems as well as the multiple partners of the

TeleManagement Forum

CrossKeys Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CKEY; TSE: CKY), is demonstrating its multi-vendor strength by supporting the integrated solutions of major equipment and software vendors at Telecom 99 in Geneva, Switzerland. Members of the CrossKeys sales and engineering teams are demonstrating how CrossKeys Resolve software brings added value to the solutions from OSI, Bull Systems and Newbridge Networks.

The CrossKeys Resolve portfolio brings best-of-breed performance management for carrier-class networks to these companies. Service providers use CrossKeys Resolve software to gain incisive views on the critical traffic trends in their networks, leading to better management of network elements and better service to the end-customer.

In addition, CrossKeys is playing a major role with the TeleManagement Forum (TMF) at Telecom '99. CrossKeys participation with TMF underlines its commitment to inter-operability among operational support systems (OSS) vendors. In Geneva, CrossKeys is one of the leading participants with TMF Solutions Showcase program, demonstrating how off-the-shelf OSS software can be integrated for plug-and-play performance. The specific project looks at how multiple vendors can work together to deliver Internet Protocol (IP) service. This demonstrates how service providers can deploy industry-leading software from various companies and be assured inter-operability. CrossKeys participates in this project with Nortel, Bull, MetaSolv and Iona.

CrossKeys is also profiling its new multi-vendor network mediation software at the Telecom 99 TMF solutions center.

CrossKeys is offering four seminars at Telecom 99 through TMF. Sessions include identifying the business value of managing performance in a multi-vendor system and how customer marketing information can improve competitiveness. About CrossKeys

CrossKeys Systems Corporation (www.crosskeys.com) develops software that enables service providers to manage the equipment and traffic on their telecom networks. It was a pioneer in creating software to manage the first service level agreements (SLAs) in the industry. Using CrossKeys software, over 180 service providers worldwide operate more efficiently and provide better service to their end-customers. Through its relationships with these customers, leading systems integrators, equipment manufacturers and other vendors, CrossKeys continues to stay ahead of one of the fastest growing and challenging software markets. CrossKeys has been ISO 9001 certified since 1995.

CrossKeys Systems Corporation is a public company whose common shares are listed for trading on NASDAQ (CKEY) in the United States and on The Toronto Stock Exchange (CKY) in Canada.

CrossKeys and logo are registered trademarks of CrossKeys Systems Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are acknowledged by CrossKeys Systems Corporation.

CrossKeys Participation locations OSI: USA Pavilion, Hall A, #1130.59 Bull: Hall 7, Stand 7091 Newbridge: Hall 7, Stand 7172 TMF: Hall 7, Stand 7130