Telecom Business Systems' Technology Solutions Now Include Centigram Systems; Centigram's New Series 6 Communications Platform Now Available in New Zealand Telecommunications Market.

SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 1996--Centigram Australasia Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of Centigram Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:CGRM), today announced that its Series 6 communications platform is now included in Telecom Business Systems, Ltd.'s (TBSL) suite of PABX and peripheral communications product offerings.

TBSL is the subsidiary of Telecom New Zealand, the largest telecommunications carrier in New Zealand. Under the distribution agreement, TBSL will sell the entire Centigram Series 6 product line.

Centigram, a San Jose, Calif.-based manufacturer of business communications products which integrate with client-owned PABX switching systems, now positions itself as a leading communications solution provider in New Zealand. The company currently has an installed base of service provider, customer premises equipment, and cellular customers in the South Pacific, including Optus Communications, James Hardie Industries, Telecom New Zealand and Voice-Tel.

"The availability of our new Series 6 communications solutions will expand our market offerings in New Zealand and increase the enhanced services and capabilities available to our customers," said Peter O'Malley, Centigram Australasia managing director. "We are excited about the opportunities with TBSL because our product line will complement TBSL's distribution efforts and installed base of NEC, Mitel and Nortel PABXs."

"The Centigram product line gives us the functionality our customers have been demanding with a price structure that ensures we remain competitive in today's market," said Clive Harrison, TBSL marketing manager. "New Zealand clients using the Centigram solution are in good company, as major global users of the product include Sprint, E-Plus and Sonofon."

"The addition of Centigram's product is significant in TBSL's strategy to expand and strengthen its computer telephony and messaging solutions because Centigram is a global leader in its field," said Peter Haworth, managing director of TBSL. "One of TBSL's major advantages as a telecommunications subsidiary is that we have the pick of global products, and Centigram meets our strict selection criteria for inclusion in our offered product range."

Telecom Business Systems is part of the N.Z. Telecom Group of companies with revenues in 1995 of $2.56 billion, and $520 million net profit. This group includes market leaders such as Telecom Mobile - analogue and GSM, Netway - systems integration, and Telecom New Zealand International. TBSL is the market leader in the supply and service of PABXs, messaging solutions and structured cabling systems, and maintains specialists in the design, installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and applications. Headquartered in Auckland, TBSL has over 250 staff in 15 locations throughout New Zealand.

Centigram is a leading global provider of communications solutions. Centigram Australasia, a Centigram subsidiary based in Sydney, was incorporated in 1994.

Centigram solves communication problems by integrating voice, data and facsimile on its Series 6 communications server, and by providing access to this multimedia information through a telephone or personal computer.

The Series 6 communications server is based on industry-standard hardware and software. Centigram also licenses TruVoice, its patented text-to-speech software. Centigram has sales and support offices in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin American, and Australia.

Centigram's worldwide headquarters is at 91 E. Tasman Drive, San Jose, Calif. 95134. Phone [phone], fax [phone], World Wide Web site http://www.centigram.com. Centigram Australasia is at P.O box 6260, N. Sydney, NSW 2059. Phone [phone], fax [phone]. Centigram and TruVoice are registered trademarks of Centigram Communications Corporation.

CONTACT: Centigram Australasia

Peter O'Malley, 612/9928-7727

or

Telecom Business Systems, Ltd.

Marvin Ashley, 649/302-3917