PONTE VEDRA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2001--1st Computer Telephony Innovators (1st CTI) is in development porting its successful Windows 98 and NT/2000 Voice Processing solutions to the Linux operating system.

By introducing Linux, 1st CTI is building the bridge to higher-level business communications solutions benefiting the small to mid-size enterprise through Linux's networking capability, user-intuitiveness and pricing advantage.

Linux provides an excellent fit into the computer telephony industry. Linux provides inherent operating efficiencies and networking capabilities for the 2-8 port market segment traditionally serviced by limited functionality DOS systems,'' states Ed Doyle, 1st CTI's Chairman.`Linux will offer comprehensive and feature-rich voice processing typically available with the larger-office NT systems, for the small to mid-size office.''

The company is targeting the two-eight port market segment which has projected 2001 revenues of $1.3 billion revenues and unit sales of 244,000 according to Dataquest.

Linux can support CommLink(tm), the company's Window's client desktop messaging and communications management applications. And, Linux's networking capability reduces costs by eliminating the need for a dedicated monitor/keyboard package, and satisfies the request for convenient system administration.

1st CTI is uniquely positioned to be among the first to offer Linux voice processing because its existing Windows voicemail software and applications and remote administration are interoperable through socket connections. Plans are to be in Beta March 2001, with field shipments in July 2001.

The appeal to have a Linux system go head to head against a DOS based system in terms of price, with substantially greater benefit and functionality for the end-user and voice-processing reseller is real.

About 1st CTI

1st CTI develops business communications solutions, including voice messaging, auto attendant and unified messaging for the OEM market, voice processing companies and resellers. The company's computer telephony software experience extends to all levels of Windows including 98SE, NT, 2000 and DOS. 1st CTI has experience integrating with the phone switch API/TAPI,`in the skin'', and working in-band. 1st CTI is the exclusive software supplier of Panasonic's PanaVOICE Courier voice processing system.

1st CTI is positioned to work with other communications management distribution channels looking to offer Linux and Windows based voice-processing applications. 1st CTI seeks market opportunities with phone switch companies, voice processing suppliers, voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) enterprises, etc.

Contact:

     1st CTI, L.L.C., Ponte Vedra
     Dan Doyle, 904/543-9000 ext. 316
     www.1CTI.com