Conference Plus Inc. has been selected as a new REALTOR VIPSM Alliance Program partner of the National Association of Realtors, providing Realtors with a wealth of options on a variety of audio, video, and Web conferencing with quality service at significant savings.

NAR made the announcement of the new REALTOR VIPSM partner today at the annual REALTORS Conference & Expo being held November 8-11.

The preferred pricing plan for a wide range of CPI services is available to all NAR members as well as to national, state and local Realtor association staff.

“NAR’s selection of CPI was based on the results of a review and comparison of the multitude of conference service providers in the marketplace. We are confident that Realtors will find CPI services to be of utmost quality and program savings to be substantial,” said Bob Goldberg, NAR senior vice president of marketing and business development and head of the REALTOR VIPSM program.

Realtors can choose toll and toll-free options in the CPI audio conferencing service. A pass code feature allows immediate call access anytime with a standing dial-in number. CPI also provides an operator- assisted service that initiates calls to each participant.

Video conferencing is available on a pay-as-you-go basis, and includes full training, service and support. There are no cancellation fees or cancellation charges.

CPI’s Web conferencing service options include use of WebEx, PlaceWare and WebInterpoint.

A variety of enhanced services are also available, such as, broadcast fax, fax-on-demand, digital tape playback, live Q&A, polling, conference recording and transcription.

“NAR’s REALTOR VIPSM Alliance Program is focused on providing its members with the ultimate combination of industry-leading technology coupled with operational excellence and a financial benefit that reflects the magnitude of their organization. We look forward to the win-win-win relationship between NAR, their members and CPI,” said Gary V. Ratkiewicz, senior vice president, sales and marketing, of CPI.

Founded in 1988, CPI is a subsidiary of Westell Technologies Inc. CPI is one of the largest independent teleconferencing service bureaus in the world and is considered an expert in the arena of teleconferencing services. With offices in Schaumburg, Ill., and Dublin, Ireland, CPI is the first and continues to be one of the only teleconferencing service bureaus in the world to achieve ISO 9002 certification of audio teleconferencing, multipoint video conferencing and broadcast fax services. CPI’s customers include Fortune 500 corporations, Global Fortune 500 corporations and telecommunications resellers. For more information about CPI, visit CPI’s Web site at www.cpiconf.com.

NAR members enjoy the benefits of NAR’s REALTOR VIPSM Program, which is designed to help Realtors gain the advantages of group buying power, plan for the future, and expand their professional knowledge through its more than 50 publications and educational offerings. The more than 30 REALTOR VIPSM strategic alliance partners, which make up the program, are leaders in their industries and committed to providing NAR members with special offerings tailored to their needs.

To learn more about CPI conferencing services and preferred NAR pricing, visit http://www.realtor.org/realtorVIP, or call 800/549-8227. The dedicated NAR reservation line will be answered 24x7 for immediate attention.

Published: November 15, 2002

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