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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM BROOKTROUT,
INC.'S CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
BROOKTROUT, INC.'S 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2000.

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