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Pre-Open Alert on EVOK on Forbes Article...

Virtual Meeting Company Recognized Among Forbes ASAP Top 20 'Ramp Champs' for 2001

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Evoke Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: EVOK), a leading provider of virtual meeting services, has been named the fourth best-managed, fastest-growing technology company by Forbes ASAP magazine.

Forbes ASAP 'Ramp Champs' is a list of the 100 fastest-growing technology, telecommunications and biotech companies, based on year-over-year sales growth. Forbes ASAP created the list by asking nearly 300 analysts to rate the companies on four factors: management, finances, market opportunity and competitive position. The publication combined those scores with a rating based on each company's growth rate to determine the top 20 firms.

"We are honored to be recognized as a top company in technology," said Paul Berberian, Evoke Communications President and Chief Executive Officer. "It is definitely a reflection of our commitment to providing simple, reliable virtual meeting services backed by outstanding customer support."

Other "Ramp Champs" in the Internet communications space include Redback Networks (#1), Akamai Technologies (#10) and Loudeye Technologies (#13).

Evoke Communications

Evoke Communications Inc., of Louisville, Colo., is a leading provider of virtual meeting services, offering simple, reliable tools that enable online meetings and events. The company's continuum of interactive services includes automated audio conferencing, Webconferencing for Web presentations and online controls, and Collaboration, which allows users to share applications, tour the Web and whiteboard. From a simple conference call to fully collaborative online events, Evoke Communications allows customers to choose the best solution to meet their communication needs. Evoke Communications' proprietary architecture integrates leading-edge technologies into a single convergent communications platform that has been selected by leading businesses to increase productivity and strengthen business relationships. For more information visit www.evoke.com or call 800.878.7326.