        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
        H-0893+++AT


HAYES ANNOUNCES GLOBAL SYSOP PROGRAM
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Offers Aggressive Pricing and Marketing Activities


        ATLANTA, GA, 24 May 1993 -- Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. today 
announced the worldwide implementation of its Sysop Program, which offers 
qualified sysops the opportunity to purchase selected Hayes products at 
discounted prices.  This program, effective through 
30 September 1993, also includes enhanced customer service support and 
marketing activities, including a special rebate offer on Smartcom for Windows.

        The products included in Hayes Global Sysop Program are Hayes 
SmartmodemOPTIMA 14400 FAX144 for US$179 and CDN$229, and Hayes ULTRA 
Smartmodem 14400 for US$249 and CDN$319.  Also included are Hayes ESP 
Communications Accelerator for Windows, Hayes ISDN System Adapter, Hayes ISDN 
PC Adapter and Millennium 8000, a high-density communications platform that 
provides a long term, upgradeable solution for wide area connectivity to both 
host and local area network environments.  (See attached for additional pricing 
and product information.)

        "We are always looking for ways in which to provide the sysop 
community with the best technology available, in both hardware and software 
products, at affordable prices," said Hayes President Dennis C. Hayes.  
"Smartcom for Windows, our newest communications package, allows sysops the 
ability to develop their own custom interfaces with its built-in powerful 
scripting capability."

        Hayes has also broadened its service and support to better serve the 
sysop community.  Hayes now offers sysops a variety of aggressive product 
opportunities, U.S. same day shipment on orders received by 3 p.m. EST (subject 
to product availability), and free pre-ship service for returned products.  
Hayes continues to support its Sysop's Forum, which contains a variety of 
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) with files and information on many bulletin 
board system software packages.  

        Hayes is also implementing new marketing programs for sysops and their 
respective bulletin boards.  For every copy of Smartcom for Windows 
communications software ordered by bulletin board users through their 
registered Hayes sysop for US$49, Hayes will contribute US$5 to the support of 
the sysop's bulletin board.  Also, the sysop's bulletin board will receive a 
free copy of Smartcom for Windows with their first order for an OPTIMA 144 + 
FAX144 or ULTRA 144. 
        
        Best known as the leader in microcomputer modems, Hayes develops, 
supplies and supports computer communications equipment and software for 
personal computer and computer communications networks.  The company 
distributes its products in over 60 countries through a global network of 
authorized distributors, dealers, mass merchants, VARs, systems integrators and 
original equipment manufacturers.
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For further editorial information, please contact:

Beth McElveen/Peggy Ballard     
Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
Direct Dial:  BMcElveen - 404/840-6816, PBallard - 404/840-6812 
Fax:  404/441-1238  
MCI Mail:  PBallard     

For additional product information, customers should contact Hayes Customer 
Service:  

Telephone       Online with Hayes BBS  
404/441-1617 (U.S.)     800/US HAYES (U.S. and Canada) 
519/746-5000 (Canada)   404/HI MODEM 
44 252 775544  (U.K.)   404/729-6525 (ISDN Access)
852-887-1037 (H.K.)     44 252 775599 (U.K.)
33 1 34 22 30 15 (France)       852-887-7590 (H.K.)

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Hayes Sysop Program Overview

o Special pricing on selected products

o Aggressive product opportunities

o Same day shipment on orders received by 3:00PM EST (subject to product
  availability)

o Free pre-ship service for returned products

o US$5 rebate offer for bulletin board for every Smartcom for Windows
  purchased through registered bulletin board

o Free Smartcom for Windows for Sysop's bulletin board with first order
  of ULTRA 144 or OPTIMA 144 + FAX144

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Hayes Sysop Program Price Sheet


                                        Estimated       *Special
                                        Retail Price    Sysop Price

ULTRA 144                               US$999          US$249

OPTIMA 144 + FAX144                     US$519          US$179

Hayes ESP Communications Accelerator    US$299          US$99
for Windows

Hayes ISDN PC Adapter                   US$1199         US$450

Hayes ISDN System Adapter               US$1199         US$450

Hayes Millennium 8000                       Call for details


Effective dates of program are 24 May 1993 through 30 September 1993.
Check Online With Hayes, Hayes Bulletin Board System, for additional
pricing and program information. For country-specific pricing, and
program information, contact Hayes Customer Service at the Hayes Region
Headquarters nearest you.




