One Voice Adds Seasoned Wireless Executive to Head Business Development Efforts; Jim Edson Brings Extensive Telecom Experience from QUALCOMM, Ericsson and Motorola

Business Wire, July 31, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2001

One Voice Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:ONEV), developer of Intelligent Voice(TM) solutions for wireless, telematics, TV/Internet appliances and PCs, is pleased to announce that Jim Edson will lead the company's worldwide business development efforts and will also serves as an advisor to the One Voice board of directors.

Edson brings over 20 years of high-tech business development, strategic planning and operations experience to One Voice. Most recently, Edson served as senior vice president of worldwide sales and global operations for Littlefeet Inc., a developer of wireless infrastructure products for GSM operators. Before joining Littlefeet, Edson led the business development, sales and business management efforts for both Ericsson and QUALCOMM's CDMA businesses in Latin America. Edson also brings extensive Japanese and Asian-Pacific business experience gained during lengthy expatriate assignments for Motorola's Cellular Infrastructure Group in both Tokyo and Manila.

"I am very excited to be joining the One Voice team and help them secure a leadership position with wireless carriers around the world. There are major opportunities for One Voice's breakthrough technology in the wireless market with their messaging, mobile commerce and voice portal services. The One Voice solution is the first of its kind and I look forward to capitalizing on our first mover advantage in the market," said Edson.

"We are pleased to have Jim join our team," said Dean Weber, chairman and CEO at One Voice Technologies. "Jim understands the potential for our technology, has extensive experience working with wireless carriers and brings outstanding relationships in the industry. His strong background will prove instrumental to our efforts in all of our target markets."

One Voice is also announcing that it has secured a $900,000 private equity investment from institutional investors. This investment and additional future financings will be required for the successful launch and market trial of One Voice's Intelligent Voice(TM) Solutions.

About One Voice Technologies Inc.

One Voice Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:ONEV) is the world's first developer of 4th Generation voice solutions for the telecom, telematics, TV/Internet appliance and desktop markets. Our Intelligent Voice(TM) solutions employ revolutionary, patent-pending technology that allows people to send messages (e-mail, SMS, paging), purchase products, get information and control devices -- all by using their voice. The company is headquartered in San Diego. For more information visit http://www.onevoicetech.com.

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