FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Linda Freeman or David McGillivray
MediaPhonics, Inc. (508) 870-0901
Jack Wormington
Centurion, Inc. (414) 784-6411

MEDIAPHONICS ELECTS DAVID B. LEVI AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CEO

CTI EXPO Fall '99, Las Vegas, NV- December 9, 1999 - MediaPhonics announced today that David Levi has been unanimously elected Chairman of the its Board of ectors and CEO.

Mr. Levi has extensive experience in technology companies, and is currently serving on the board of several companies in the high-tech arena including Picturetel and Microlog. Mr. Levi recently retired as Voice Control Systems' Chief Operating Officer after negotiating the merger with Voice Processing Corporation of which he was President. Prior to Voice Processing, Mr. Levi served as CEO of Natural MicroSystems where he managed a successful Initial Public Offering and sustained growth of 50% per year. He has also served as CEO or COO at Raytheon Data Systems, Centronics Data Computer Corp., and Raster Technologies. Mr. Levi has an extensive background with the Regional Bell Operating Companies, where he has consulted for BellSouth, Ameritech, and Southwestern Bell.

"We are extremely fortunate to have this opportunity to leverage Mr. Levi's experience in successfully managing and growing high-tech companies," said MediaPhonics President, Frédéric-James Gentizon, "Mr. Levi's focus on meeting and exceeding customer requirements, on product ection and development, and impeccable track record will strongly assist the growth and success of MediaPhonics".

Headquartered in Neuchatel, Switzerland and Westborough, Massachusetts, MediaPhonics is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art communications products. MediaPhonics is a leading provider of desktop telephony components that integrate Microsoft®'s TAPI and Intel's USB standard providing a truly integrated foundation for powerful desktop voice and call processing solutions. MediaPhonics' product architecture expands the possibilities for developers of intelligent client solutions by providing TAPI devices and TSPs that bridge PSTN and IP networks and leverage Microsoft standards and applications.

For more information contact:

• Linda Freeman -
• David McGillivray - 508-870-0901