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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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH BROOKTROUT,INC.'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2000.

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