Qwest Signs Agreement with CareKeeper Software for Call-Center and Net

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

    DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2005--Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced a multi-year agreement with CareKeeper Software, a provider of software solutions for homecare and medical staffing companies. CareKeeper will be using Qwest for its call-center solution, known as Qwest Web Contact Center(TM) and managed hosting solutions. Qwest has been working with CareKeeper since 2002.
    Qwest's data center solutions provide CareKeeper with a reliable, scalable and cost-effective platform to provide its telephony and Web-based software -- VividNet. VividNet is a comprehensive operations management and clinical solution for homecare and medical staffing companies seeking to deploy their software via the Internet. Developed using Microsoft's .net framework, VividNet is an ideal software system to be supported by Qwest's hosting facilities. CareKeeper can now implement and support its customers much more efficiently than with previous client-server systems.
    "Qwest is helping make our business a success by working closely with us to understand our needs and develop solutions specific to our clients' requirements," said Jake Levy, chief executive officer, CareKeeper Software. "We have a dedicated team of professionals who have proven their commitment to service time and time again."
    One of CareKeeper Software's customers -- Help at Home, a nine-state homecare provider -- is also pleased with how the Qwest solution is improving its business. "When selecting our software vendor it was essential that we manage all of our 50 locations via the Internet," said Barry Shear, chief executive officer, Help At Home. "With the Qwest hosting facilities, we are assured of uptime and system reliability. In addition, we know they have the staff onsite to proactively manage the environment to maintain consistent performance."
    "We're pleased to expand our relationship with CareKeeper, with whom we've been doing business for several years," said Thomas Richards, executive vice president, business markets group for Qwest. "As CareKeeper's needs grow, we are here to support them with scalable, reliable solutions and dedicated account professionals."
    Qwest Web Contact Center is an interactive voice response (IVR) and voice recognition solution for both inbound and outbound calls based on the Voice XML industry standard. It works as a stand-alone application or integrates with Web, computer telephony integration (CTI) platforms and database information. With QWCC, customers can reduce operating costs, increase customer satisfaction and minimize capital investment.
    Qwest Web hosting services offer an integrated portfolio of Internet solutions over an all optical Internet protocol (IP) network. Customers can choose from a complete spectrum of fully customizable solutions covering dedicated hosting, storage services, backup services, hosted equipment and security services. Qwest's eight CyberCenters(TM) are located in Burbank, Calif.; Chicago; Denver; Newark; Tampa; Sacramento; Sterling, Va.; and Sunnyvale, Calif. The CyberCenters have some of the industry's most advanced procedures for monitoring, diagnosing and resolving network, operating system, and application problems before they start.

    About Qwest

    Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) is a leading provider of voice, video and data services. With more than 40,000 employees, Qwest is committed to the "Spirit of Service" and providing world-class services that exceed customers' expectations for quality, value and reliability. For more information, please visit the Qwest Web site at www.qwest.com.

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