Glenayre Announces Strategic Alliance With Diginet For Unified Messaging Applications - Glenayre Technologies, DigiNet Communications - Company Business and Marketing

Cambridge Telcom Report, April 10, 2000

Unified Messaging Will Introduce Next Generation Messaging Application Glenayre Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: GEMS) announced Thursday a strategic alliance to develop Unified Messaging Technologies and applications with DigiNet Communications Limited a leading network systems integrator in developing communications, technologies and professional networking services in China, Hong Kong and the Far East.

DigiNet will launch unified Messaging applications based on the Glenayre Enhanced Services Platform. As a part of this alliance, DigiNet will adopt Glenayre's applications for greater China. The service will be called 1-Num and it will integrate voice and data messaging services to Internet subscribers so that Internet users can have visual voice mail as well as free email. In addition to the unified messaging application DigiNet intends to introduce Constant Touch Personal Number Service, Multi Network and Multi- media messaging and notification to mobile terminals. DigiNet already has agreements with ISP/ICP operators in major cities across China to provide these unified messaging services.

"We are excited about the popularity of unified messaging in Hong Kong and China," said Bill Edwards Senior Vice President of Global Sales. "DigiNet represents a strategic opportunity for the end users of Hong Kong and China to have a fully integrated voice and data service. Their product rollout fits well into our unified messaging solution."

Glenayre's unified messaging application will be modified by DigiNet to include Chinese characters and text to speech for their subscribers. These services will allow mobile subscribers the ability to perform multi-media messaging (voice, email, fax, text, SMS) services across both mobile and Internet networks.

According to Mr. Bede Lau, Chief Executive Officer of DigiNet Communications Limited, "This strategic alliance brings together Glenayre's top-class technologies and DigiNet's innovative development know-how to provide a service that potentially serves the escalating market of Internet and mobile users."

DigiNet, a subsidiary of HiNet Limited is at the forefront of innovative communications and network systems integration. Our unparalleled service capabilities, integrated solutions approach for telecommunication, and innovative approach in the design and construction of business critical enterprise communications networks have contributed immensely to the success of our business. The Group is predominately involved in three major business undertakings, they are: DigiNet Communications Limited - IT Integration and professional consulting services; Corp2000 Limited, a technologically advanced data center supporting businesses operating mission critical, multi-functional web solutions; Infrastructure formation through fiber optics and VSAT. DigiNet Group's goal is to become a leading IT innovator by working closely with our influential strategic partners in developing communications, technologies and professional networking services business in China, Hong Kong and Far East markets.

For more than 35 years, Glenayre Technologies Inc. has developed and provided leading-edge personal communications systems to a global network of customers. Glenayre's business focus is to deliver its Solutions for an @ctive World portfolio, leveraging core competencies in the converging sectors of the wireless internet and unified messaging to provide differentiated solutions for today's mobile and active lifestyles. With 1,300 employees and 1999 net sales exceeding $238 million, Glenayre provides a complete line of wireless messaging products and systems that include one- and two-way paging infrastructure equipment and award winning two-way pagers with Always @ctive operation. Glenayre also delivers an array of enhanced service platform products that include voice mail, fax messaging, voice- activated services, personal one-number services, and debit/prepaid calling card platforms to a variety of telecommunications service providers.

Glenayre's communication products currently operate in more than 100 countries. Glenayre is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information on Glenayre, its products, and services, visit www.glenayre.com.