Covigo and Nuance Partner to Deliver Voice Access for Mobile Applications and Services

Business Wire, August 22, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

BELMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2000

Covigo, Inc., a leading global business platform provider of next-generation transactional wireless applications and services for mobile devices, today announced that it has joined the new Voice Web ASP Program launched by Nuance (Nasdaq:NUAN). Nuance is the leading provider of voice interface software that makes the information and services of enterprises, telecommunications networks and the Internet available via any telephone.

"Covigo is delighted to partner with Nuance, the leader in voice-interface technology," said Krishna Vedati, CTO of Covigo. "With integrated voice functionality, we continue to provide enterprises with cutting-edge technology solutions for the mobile wireless market."

Covigo will add voice-enabled functionality to its suite of mobile applications by integrating its wireless platform with Nuance's voice interface software. Covigo is providing wider access to the Voice Web, a growing global network of voice-enabled content and commerce sites, by supplying wireless device users with secure access to voice-enabled services.

"Covigo is a valuable addition to our Voice Web ASP Program," said Steve Ehrlich, vice president of marketing for Nuance. "Their offering allows companies to quickly deliver voice access to mobile content and commerce for a broad range of audiences, from business users and mobile professionals to the mass consumer market."

About Covigo

Covigo addresses the need for rapid deployment of new, complete B2B and B2C mobile applications and services. Covigo assembles, hosts and manages wireless sites for businesses, providing seamless access to services over mobile devices. The Covigo solution is powered by a unique modular architecture which delivers high impact functionality on demand and quickly incorporates best-in-class web technology. This enables companies to activate their mobile channels faster, deliver value immediately and be immune to technology changes. Covigo's world headquarters are in Belmont, Calif. with European offices in London. Venture funded by Norwest Venture Partners and Nokia Venture Partners, the company can be reached at 650/632-4000. For more information, visit www.covigo.com.

About Nuance

Nuance develops, markets and supports a voice interface software platform that makes the information and services of enterprises, telecommunications networks and the Internet accessible from any telephone. Every day, millions of people interact with Nuance systems at blue-chip companies like American Airlines, Charles Schwab, The Home Shopping Network, Lloyds TSB, Sears and United Parcel Service. Nuance is also driving the creation of the Voice Web and delivering software for V-Commerce(TM) (voice-enabled e-commerce) services and applications. Nuance is headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with global sales offices and partners supporting solutions in multiple languages around the world. For more information about Nuance, visit www.nuance.com or call 888/NUANCE-8.

Note to Editors:Covigo is a trademark of Covigo, Inc. Nuance and V-Commerce are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are trademarks of their respective owners.