VXI'S PARROTT™ Headsets Voted Best Performing In a Poll Of Readers Taken By Speech Technology Magazine

NEW YORK, NY, October 27, 1999 - Parrott headsets, manufactured by VXI Corporation of Rollinsford, New Hampshire, have been rated best performing in a poll of readers taken by Speech Technology Magazine. The Peak Performance Award winners were announced during the SpeechTek '99 conference and exhibition organized by Comtek International and held here at the New York Hilton, October 26-27.

"We asked our readers to cast their ballots for the strongest products in a number of speech recognition categories including headsets and microphones," said Brian Lewis, executive editor. " VXI's entry, Parrott, received the most votes for the best performing speech recognition headset product." The award plaque reads: Comtek International presents this Peak Performance award to VXI for headsets, to honor their innovation in advancing the development of speech recognition.

Foremost in speech recognition hardware, VXI Parrott headsets work with speech recognition software to provide superior voice recognition accuracy. The Parrott Switch™ 60V and the Parrott Translator™ , combined with the industry' most advanced microphone, provide universal compatibility with PC soundcards and laptops.

" We are gratified to learn that speech recognition users from around the country have voted Parrott the best performing headset from among a list of prominent headset manufacturers," says Richard Hale, president and CEO at VXI. " We've known for some time that Parrott was a winner but when the people who use speech recognition software programs everyday take time out to cast first place ballots recognizing Parrott as the best, that's really solid proof of performance. "

The Parrott Switch 60V is specially designed to work in conjunction with Parrott brand headsets. Technologically advanced, yet easy to use, the Parrott Switch 60V enables users to perform multi-tasked headset functions with greater sound quality, comfort and convenience.

The Parrott Switch 60V is a unique device that has the added benefit of enabling the user to seamlessly alternate between a PC and the standard telephone. It was selected by the editors of Call Center Solutions magazine and the engineers of TMC™ Labs as a Product of the Year. By changing the microphone path at the push of a button, the Parrott 60V provides users with the convenience of a single headset for a multitude of tasks. The Parrott Switch 60V saves time and provides greater comfort by eliminating the need to switch headsets or to continually unplug and re-plug two separate cords. In addition to accurate speech recognition, the Parrott Switch 60V lets users maintain constant contact with a caller while inputting data into the computer.

Another recent VXI engineering first is the Parrott Translator™. The Translator, integrated with VXI's Parrott headset, provides universal compatibility with PC soundcards and laptops ensuring successful speech recognition and operation. The lack of compatibility between the headset and the computer, not the software, is the cause of many consumer problems with speech recognition. The Parrott Translator was created to detect and "translate" the bias from the computer or laptop and supply the microphone with the necessary bias. In December, 1998, Parrott Translator received a Product of the Year Award from CTI Magazine. CIT's selections include products that are deemed to be the best and most innovative in their field.

VXI Corporation is a leading manufacturer of precision headset systems and electronics for telephone and speech recognition in computer applications. The firm offers a full line of headsets to companies and users through distributors and OEM manufacturers. VXI is headquartered in Rollinsford, NH. With sales offices in Marietta, GA, Chicago, Ill, Lawrence, KS, San Jose, CA, Salt Lake City, UT and Winchester, Hampshire, UK.