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NEWPOINT TECHNOLOGIES RECEIVES SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS' MOST INNOVATIVE NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR M&C AWARD

Salem, New Hampshire USA, December 22, 1999 - The readers of Satellite Communications Magazine, a prominent publisher in the Satellite Communications industry, have selected Newpoint Technologies' Compass software as the Most Innovative Network Management Software Solution for M&C. The award is part of a yearly reader survey conducted by Satellite Communications Magazine to determine the most innovative products in eight separate categories. Paul Houle, President and CEO of Newpoint Technologies, said, "It is very gratifying to receive such a prestigious award and to be included in a group with Hughes-AOL, Globalstar, Barco, IDC, Gilat, SES/Astra and Sea Launch." Further Houle stated, "The award reflects the extensive work and investment placed into our family of network management products and the knowledge, expertise and dedication of our employees." The full article can be viewed on Satellite Communications web site at htttp://www.satellitecom.com. Newpoint Technologies is the recognized leader for providing Satellite Network Management Systems for control of data, internet, telecom, hybrid and broadcast systems.