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Madge to be making a show at Computer Faire

Johannesburg, 06 Apr 1999

Madge Networks, a worldwide supplier of data, video and voice networking solutions, will be taking the opportunity to launch its new worldwide corporate identity which reflects the growth in the company`s capabilities,the additional services provided and the new direction which has been added to the company`s profile.

Madge Networks can no longer be seen simply as an ATM and Token Ring supplier. While the new corporate identity will continue to incorporate the existing ATM and Token Ring solutions, it will also reflect the new video services arena, with specific emphasis on LAN based video, desktop videoconferencing and IP services. Madge will be exhibiting the Token Ring LAN Video Gateway at the ComputerFaire for the very first time ever to the South African market.

Computer Faire 1999 will provide the forum in which Madge will be demonstrating complete solutions for video communication via local and wide area networks as well as a range of LAN/WAN video communication business applications. The global demand for video communication, and the opportunities it offers, is growing at a rapid rate. In addition, the increasing proliferation of Internet protocol (IP) now means that a more affordable way of enabling the widespread adoption of workgroup and desktop video applications is available. Videoconferencing can now be brought right into the conference room or desktop.

The Madge Intelligent Switch, a state-of-the-art Wide Area Network (WAN) access device, designed to bring the power of videoconferencing to small and mid-sized companies, is a revolutionary new product for companies who previously found videoconferencing prohibitively expensive. The Madge Intelligent Switch allows small businesses to deploy videoconferencing services cost-effectively, providing control of network access charges intelligent network design.

With the introduction of the Madge Intelligent Switch, small companies or branch offices now have the ability to build `smart` video networks and run cost-efficient videoconferencing operations.

Live video crossings to various sites including the Networld Exhibition in Atlanta, will take place at the ComputerFaire, as well as a host of other exciting videoconferencing demonstrations. ComputerFaire will be held at Gallagher Estate from 11 - 15 May 1999.

Visit the Madge stand in Hall 5, Stands 9 - 16 for a live Video conferencing demonstration.

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Kathleen Hendry
Peripheral Operators
(011) 460 1061
kathleen@peripheral.co.za
Madge Networks Africa
(011) 807 2480