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North America’s top provider of emergency response solutions acquires leading emergency notification capabilities. October 2, 2006 (Temecula, CA/Franklin, TN): PlantCML, North America’s leader in mission-critical communications systems for emergency contact centers announced today the closing of the acquisition of Dialogic Communications Corporation, the largest provider of emergency notification technology. The acquisition adds another high-demand element to PlantCML’s portfolio of communications products, further solidifying its position as the country’s leading vendor of emergency response management solutions. The transaction will be funded by Golden Gate Capital. Timothy Fuller – President and Chief Executive Officer of PlantCML states, “This acquisition is consistent with our long-term strategy of offering customers a comprehensive suite of critical communications products. Notification and response technologies are fast becoming a necessity for communities and organizations across the globe. With the combined resources of PlantCML and Dialogic, no company is better positioned to deliver these crucial solutions.” “Existing agreements between each company, its customers, partners and service providers will be honored. “It’s very much business as usual for customers, partners and others who have dealings with PlantCML and DCC.” About Golden Gate Capital: Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity investment firm with approximately $2.6 billion of capital under management. The firm is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams to invest in change-intensive, growth businesses. Golden Gate targets investments in situations where there is a demonstrable opportunity to significantly enhance a company's value. The principals of Golden Gate Capital have a long and successful history of investing with management partners across a wide rage of industries and transaction types. For more information, please visit www.goldengatecap.com. About PlantCML: PlantCML is the country’s leading provider of emergency response solutions and services for organizations that serve and protect their communities, cities and countries. The company delivers telecommunications functionality for mission-critical applications through delivering flexible, scaleable E911 solutions covering wireless communications, Computer Telephony Integrated (CTI) workstations, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), records management, mobile data, digital logging recording, Voice over IP (VoIP) and NG911 solutions, and more. Headquartered in Temecula, California, with operations in Gatineau, Quebec, PlantCML develops, manufactures, integrates and supports solutions for critical call-center environments in both the public and private safety sectors, including transportation, utilities and federal agencies. About Dialogic Communications Corporation: Dialogic Communications Corporation (DCC) is the leading provider of emergency notification technology in the public and private safety sectors. The company’s on-premise and hosted critical communications solutions are used by hundreds of federal, state, local and commercial operations everyday, ensuring their readiness for virtually any emergency or routine situation. Dialogic was established in 1982, and is located in Franklin, TN (a suburb of Nashville). For more information, please visit www.dccusa.com. Media Contact: Tami Timperio VP, Global Marketing Communications PlantCML® an EADS North America Company Tel: 951.719.2423 Email: ttimperio@plantcml.com
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