Contact Information:
Mariana Haven
Hammer Technologies
978.661.1216
mhaven@ham.com

Las Vegas, NV - May 8, 2000 - Hammer Technologies today announced release 2.0 of its innovative DS3 Test System.  Release 2.0 represents the first high density test solution with the ability to simultaneously send and receive DS3-density SS7 signaling, voice, and FAX in a single, integrated test platform.  The system can handle up to 672 channels of signaling and voice and up to 280 channels of FAX.  Designed specifically for the requirements of high-density VON systems and other high-speed T3 applications, the Hammer DS3 is the industry's only fully integrated DS3 test solution.

"Our customers really value the single user interface with unified testing and reporting," says Mark MacLean, Product Manager for Hammer.  "Because it means they don't have to 'cobble' together a multiple-box test solution.  This latest release expands our feature set, allowing customers to generate additional complex, real-world traffic scenarios utilizing SS7, voice and FAX coverage", continued MacLean.

The new features are all controlled with a unified interface and take advantage of the same comprehensive report set, pre-loaded tests and pre-defined calling patterns offered in the first release of Hammer's DS3 test solution.  Additionally, the new system requires only half the footprint of its predecessor.

The system is designed to enable users to rapidly create and apply tests.  The system comes equipped with pre-defined tests but also enables users to create custom tests using a standard call flow ladder diagram and pre-coded telephony action objects.  The innovative Call Profiler allows users to apply calling patterns that simulate different real world calling scenarios.  These profiles include the Saw Tooth Pattern to simulate a busy calling hour, the Blast Pattern to provide stress level testing, and the Ramp Pattern for system longevity testing.

Release 2.0 will be available in June of 2000.  Please contact Hammer directly for pricing information.

About Hammer:
Based in Wilmington, Mass., Hammer Technologies, a Teradyne company, was founded in 1991.  Hammer Technologies provides the Hammer family of voice and data testing products.  Hammers are in use today by developers of computer telephony, advanced switching, VoIP, and enhanced services systems, most of the regional Bell Operating companies and long-distance carriers, and at call centers of numerous Fortune 100 companies.  Hammer is the only test system that provides a complete solution for load, feature, regression, and in-service testing of integrated telecommunications systems and services.  Additional information on Hammer is available at www.ham.com