ConferencePlus Adds WebEx Enterprise Edition Services To Web Portfolio

    Business Editors

    SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2005--Conference Plus Inc., (ConferencePlus(TM)), a leading global provider of full-service audio, videoconferencing and web conferencing services dedicated to the workplace of the future, today announced it has renewed its partnership contract with WebEx Communications, the market leader in web meeting applications and will begin selling the entire WebEx Enterprise Edition suite of web meeting applications. ConferencePlus is a subsidiary of Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTL) and has been a leading wholesale and retail provider of audio, web and videoconferencing services since 1988.
    The new Conference Plus services integrate Conference Plus' robust audio conferencing with the suite of services from WebEx. This seamless integration was possible through the standards-based APIs of the WebEx MediaTone platform, the patented web communications technology that powers WebEx meeting applications.
    "We are extremely happy to expand our relationship as a strategic WebEx reseller and we are excited to now offer the complete WebEx portfolio of services," said Tim Reedy, President and Chief Executive Officer, ConferencePlus. "We have done extensive development to integrate our audio services with WebEx and we look forward to working together to further improve our customers' conferencing experience," he said.
    "Conference Plus understands how offering leading edge communications services translates into a competitive advantage for its customers," said Jeffrey Schmidt, Vice President of Worldwide Channels for WebEx. "Conference Plus has demonstrated its commitment to customer excellence by their drive to deliver a high quality web meeting experience."
    WebEx Enterprise Edition integrates all of the on-demand applications--WebEx Meeting Center, WebEx Training Center, WebEx Event Center and WebEx Support Center--to create a single source for all interactive business processes. WebEx Enterprise Edition allows customers to add new WebEx services as corporate communications needs grow. Customers can start with one or more WebEx services, and integrate additional services as needed. WebEx Enterprise Edition allows companies to streamline administration processes with centralized administration tools and increased departmental accountability with cost allocation tracking. WebEx Enterprise Edition offers a range of capabilities designed to accelerate enterprise user adoption and increase productivity.
    WebEx manages a global network which delivers a suite of real-time web meeting applications including applications for Web conferencing, online sales, web-based support, remote training and online events. These applications help businesses accelerate the sales cycle, increase revenue, improve employee productivity, speed products to market, enhance customer satisfaction and decrease training and travel costs. WebEx also provides a worldwide network of certified WebEx specialists to help companies maximize return from these applications.

    About WebEx Communications, Inc.

    WebEx Communications, Inc. is the world's leading provider of on-demand web meeting applications. WebEx applications improve collaboration and increase productivity in sales, support, training, marketing, engineering and product design. WebEx delivers its suite of web meeting applications over the global WebEx MediaTone Network, a network specifically designed for secure web collaboration. WebEx Communications is based in Santa Clara, California and has regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and Australia. Please call toll free 877-509-3239 or visit http://www.webex.com for more information.

    About Conference Plus, Inc.

    Conference Plus, Inc., a leading global provider of audio, web and videoconferencing services is dedicated to the workplace of the future - now. ConferencePlus is transforming the way work is done through its market-leading multimedia conferencing solutions that combine innovation, proven technology and exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois with an international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ConferencePlus is a subsidiary of Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTL). Additional information about ConferencePlus can be obtained by visiting http://www.conferenceplus.com.

    About Westell

    Westell Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ:WSTL) headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a Tier-1 provider of intelligent, carrier-class broadband access products manufactured using a TL9000 registered quality management system. Westell offers high-speed broadband/DSL technology products for carriers, service providers and business enterprises around the world. For more information visit http://www.westell.com.

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