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ConferencePlus Names American Express as The Preferred Corporate Card Payment Choice

Business Wire, Oct 28, 2004

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- In celebration of its third anniversary as a partner in the American Express(R) Corporate Card Savings at Work program, Conference Plus, Inc. (ConferencePlus), has named the American Express Corporate Card and Corporate Purchasing Card as its preferred payment choice worldwide for retail payment for all of its conferencing services. ConferencePlus a leading global provider of audio, web and videoconferencing services dedicated to the workplace of the future, is a subsidiary of Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTL).

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The American Express payment option is available to ConferencePlus customers for payment of all audio, web and videoconferencing services. Since 2001, ConferencePlus has been a member of the American Express Corporate Card Savings at Work program, offering mid-sized companies special discounted rates usually reserved for larger organizations.

Under the Savings at Work program, American Express Commercial Cardmembers get discounts of 40-59% when they use their Cards to pay for audio or Web conferences provided by ConferencePlus.

In another advantage, companies using American Express Cards to purchase ConferencePlus services also receive 'level 2' data on their bill, for example, cost center or billing reference data, making reporting easier than ever for Savings at Work customers.

"Today, most organizations want to make expense tracking and oversight easier and more accurate, using The American Express Card payment option helps them to achieve that goal," said Timothy J. Reedy, ConferencePlus President and Chief Executive Officer. "We're seeing accelerated interest in conferencing services because of our successful relationship with American Express," Reedy said.

"We are delighted to be named the preferred payment card by ConferencePlus and to have them among our distinguished list of supplier partners in the Savings at Work program," said Anre Williams, Executive Vice President, U.S. Commercial Card, American Express Global Corporate Services. "This agreement reflects the growing corporate demand for conference services, and extends valuable discounts to our customers."

"The Savings at Work program with American Express is among the most extensive and far-reaching agreements ConferencePlus has ever entered into," said Reedy. We appreciate the confidence American Express has in ConferencePlus and we look forward to providing more innovative services for Savings at Work participants in the future," Reedy added.

About American Express

American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking.

About Conference Plus, Inc.

Conference Plus, Inc., a leading global provider of audio, web and videoconferencing services is dedicated to the workplace of the future - now. ConferencePlus is transforming the way work is done through its market-leading multimedia conferencing solutions that combine innovation, proven technology and exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois with an international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ConferencePlus is a subsidiary of Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL). Additional information about ConferencePlus can be obtained by visiting http://www.conferenceplus.com.

About Westell

Westell Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ: WSTL) headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a Tier-1 provider of intelligent, carrier-class broadband access products manufactured using a TL9000 registered quality management system. Westell offers high-speed broadband/DSL technology products for carriers, service providers and business enterprises around the world. For more information visit http://www.westell.com.

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ConferencePlus Names American Express as The Preferred Corporate Card Payment Choice

Business Wire, Oct 28, 2004

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