Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited (FTEL), the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, announces the expansion of its strategic alliance with Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), in order to meet its growing international demand for DSL products and services. The two companies are augmenting their existing arrangement for network/central office equipment and Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), driven by FTEL's increasing success in the international market for DSL solutions, and supported by the breadth of Westell Technologies' DSL designs, technologies and capabilities.

FTEL is increasing its level of commitment to Westell's DSL technology, and will continue sponsoring certain Westell DSL developments through 2001, with Westell also becoming FTEL's principal provider of Universal Serial Bus (USB) modems for the period of this agreement. As part of this unique, powerful alliance, FTEL will continue to utilise and license Westell's technology, while driving Westell's manufacturing capabilities in support of its growing global demand for broadband products. Additionally, FTEL and Westell will market their DSL solutions jointly, to the companies' international customer base.

The long-term alliance, which includes end-to-end solutions, is designed to enable FTEL to achieve world-class DSL capabilities, while maintaining both a cost and technology leadership position for the company's broadband solutions. FTEL is currently supplying equipment for British Telecom's DSL deployment and serves accounts throughout Europe.

"This extension of the agreement even further strengthens our alliance with FTEL," remarked Marc Zionts, Westell Technologies CEO. "The long-term nature of the arrangement allows Westell to expand and share our DSL network and central office expertise, while at the same time enhance our capabilities in Customer Premise Equipment area, as we help FTEL promote its end-to-end solutions."

"We believe Westell is a model partner and our exceptional relationship will allow FTEL to increase its presence in the broadband marketplace," said Shigeyuki Unagami, Managing Director, Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd. "Westell's system capabilities, delivery, and understanding of DSL's role in future networks significantly distinguishes them from others in this industry. Our partnership incorporates a unique blend of OEM, licensing and long-term intellectual property sharing arrangements that will allow us to provide the most innovative DSL solutions in the marketplace."

Currently employing over 1,200 staff around Europe, Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe is a strategic division of Fujitsu Telecommunications of Japan - one of the world's largest communications equipment suppliers. Fujitsu's customer base includes wide-ranging contracts across the breadth of modern telecommunications networks. Focused on providing strategic end-to-end solutions, Fujitsu offers a complete turnkey service - from project planning, community liaison, cable laying and civil engineering, to the complete installation, implementation and ongoing maintenance.

Headquartered in Birmingham, UK, Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe has extensive research and development facilities and also operates as part of Fujitsu's global manufacturing resource. The company has a long-established track record for product and service innovation, with extensive expertise in the field of leading edge optical transmission and telecommunications switching technology. This ranges from the development of the most advanced Photonic Network Solutions; to Passive Optical Networks; Fibre Access Systems; Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) networks; Advanced Switching Systems; Radio Access Systems and IP Applications; in addition to its TMN-compliant Network Management Systems.

Westell Technologies, Inc, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a holding company for Westell, Inc. and Conference Plus, Inc. Westell, Inc. manufactures and licenses DSL systems, value added CPE and manufactures telecommunications access products. Conference Plus, Inc. is a collaborative Application Service Provider that manages and hosts voice, video, IP applications and back-office services. Additional information can be obtained by visiting Westell's Web site at http://www.westell.com.

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