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HAYES MICROCOMPUTER PRODUCTS, INC.
P.O. Box 105203
Atlanta, Georgia  30348
Press Inquiries:  404/840-9200
Customer Service:  404/441-1617
Fax:  404/441-1238                                  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Peggy Ballard                                      H-392+++AT

                     HAYES ANNOUNCES HAYES ISDN EXTENDER
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              Hayes - NeXT Strategic Relationship results in 
               Low-cost ISDN Connectivity for NeXT Computer

        ATLANTA, GA, 22 January 1992 -- Hayes Microcomputer Products, 
Inc. today announced Hayes ISDN Extender, the first telecommunications 
network interface module that provides ISDN Basic Rate Access as well as 
analog telephone line connectivity to NeXT computers.  This product is the 
result of the Hayes and NeXT strategic relationship committed to the 
promotion of ISDN and to providing low-cost, powerful connectivity to NeXT 
users worldwide.  Hayes has also expanded its ISDN Developer Program to 
include support for the ISDN Extender for NeXT computers.

         Hayes ISDN Extender provides an 8-pin modular connector to an 
ISDN Basic Rate line and a 6-pin modular RJ11 connector to an analog 
telephone line.  When used in conjunction with NeXTstep Release 3.0 and 
application software, the Extender can be used for remote LAN connections, 
as well as high-speed, digitized voice, data, fax modem, and multimedia 
applications.  Hayes ISDN Extender takes advantage of the NeXTstep 
object-oriented application development environment, powerful CPU, and DSP 
port to provide analog telephone network and ISDN (Integrated Services 
Digital Network) connectivity.

        "We see customer applications, such as remote LAN connectivity 
and evolving multimedia applications, driving the need for the higher 
speed transmission of ISDN," said Hayes President Dennis C. Hayes.  
"Therefore, Hayes ISDN Extender for NeXT computers with Release 3.0 is a 
logical and powerful combination.  This is the first tangible result from 
our strategic relationship with NeXT and when Steve and I get together we 
have no shortage of good ideas.  We are very pleased to be working with a 
company that shares our vision of global connectivity and ISDN."

        "Dennis and I have worked together over the years to bring 
technology that has changed the way people work," said NeXT Chairman and 
CEO Steve Jobs.  "And, with this announcement, we are continuing our 
tradition.  This hardware/software solution gives our customers a 
low-cost, yet very flexible, solution for ISDN connectivity."

        Hayes ISDN Developer Program is designed to provide qualified 
third party developers with the support and information they need to 
develop high-quality applications for ISDN, and to complement the NeXT 
developer support program for the PhoneKit API.  The program includes 
special product purchase programs as well as access to Hayes Developer 
Verification and Test Lab, located at Hayes ISDN Technologies in San 
Francisco, CA.  Developers can also use the ISDN applications development 
laboratory, located in Beeston, Nottingham, England, that was established 
as a joint effort by Hayes and GPT, Britain's leading telecommunications 
systems supplier.

        Hayes ISDN Extender will be available throughout the United 
States and Canada in April 1992 for an estimated retail price of US$349 
and CN$499.  The product will be distributed through Value-added Resellers 
and Dealers who sell NeXT computers as well as Hayes Customer Service.  In 
addition, Hayes anticipates availability of Hayes ISDN Extender in the 
global marketplace, including France, Germany and Japan as country 
approvals are obtained and NeXT system software is prepared for support.

        Hayes ISDN Extender carries a two year limited performance 
warranty and is backed by the same level of quality support as Hayes 
modems.  Applications 
consultants and technical support engineers are available through Hayes 
Customer Service in the U.S. at 404/441-1617 and in Canada at 
519/746-5000.  Unlimited, free technical assistance is available 
electronically through "Online with Hayes," an electronic Bulletin Board 
System, at 404/HI MODEM or 800/US HAYES, as well as Hayes Forums on 
CompuServe and GEnie information services.

        NeXT Computer, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets 
professional workstations based on the pioneering NeXTstep object-oriented 
system software.  NeXT computers are used to develop mission-critical 
custom applications and to run these applications alongside breaktrough 
productivity applications.  NeXT is headquartered at 900 Chesapeake Drive, 
Redwood City, California, 94063.  For further information, customers and 
potential customers are encouraged to call
800-TRY-NeXT.

        Best known as the leader in microcomputer modems, Hayes develops, 
supplies and supports computer communications equipment and software for 
personal computer and computer communications networks.  The company 
distributes its products through an international network of authorized 
distributors, dealers, mass merchants and original equipment manufacturers.

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