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Partnership Key to ACT's Deployment of Next-Generation Conferencing Platform

ACT Teleconferencing, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ACTT), an independent worldwide provider of audio, video and web-based conferencing products and services, and Compunetix, Inc., a premier provider of advanced business collaboration, today jointly announced the renewal of an international purchase agreement. The renewed agreement extends the parties business relationship of over a decade.

After researching several alternatives, ACT selected Compunetix's Summit Audio Conferencing Platform to deploy ACT's next-generation platform ReadyConnect. The Summit Platform was chosen because of its superior voice quality, reliability, state-of-the-art features, security and flexibility.

The combination of Compunetix's technology and ACT's high-quality service and global presence are the basis for ReadyConnect, a unique state-of-the-art conferencing platform. The international platform will provide superior multi-media features offering the highest-quality attended and unattended audio services via either VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) or PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). All levels of management will easily adopt ReadyConnect because of the platform's simple interface created by the tight integration of audio, web and video media.

"Over the years, we have relied on Compunetix's superior equipment and service to build our successful conferencing business. We are pleased to continue our relationship with this trusted partner," commented ACT President and Chief Executive Officer Gene Warren. Mr. Warren continued, "Both of our Companies are committed to creating an audio conferencing platform that accommodates communications for the 21st century. Our strategic partnership is focused on developing innovative features to help our international customers conduct business seamlessly and cost effectively."

Jerry Pompa, Compunetix Vice President and Division Manager for the Communications Systems Division, added, "As a recognized service leader in the conferencing industry, ACT Teleconferencing's reputation for consistent, reliable and innovative technologies sets them apart in the quickly evolving field of business collaboration, both domestically and internationally. Compunetix is proud to continue to serve as the platform technology partner for this outstanding organization."

About Compunetix

Compunetix is the leading manufacturer of multipoint collaboration equipment in the world. With nearly 300,000 ports installed in more than 25 countries, the company has the industry's largest worldwide deployment of digital teleconferencing systems. Dedicated to customer-focused and innovative technology, Compunetix engineers and manufactures all aspects of its conferencing equipment, ensuring its customers that its bridges are the highest quality, most reliable and most flexible solutions available. Compunetix's Internet address is www.compunetix.com.

About ACT Teleconferencing

Established in 1990, ACT Teleconferencing, Inc. is a leading independent worldwide provider of audio, video and web-based conferencing products and services to corporations, educational organizations and governments worldwide. ACT's integrated global audio and video conferencing platforms provide uniform international services, customized uniform billing, managed services and local language services. The Company's headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado, with operations in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, the U.K. and the U.S., as well as several virtual locations, including Japan, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Poland and South Africa. ACT's Internet address is www.acttel.com.