Enghouse Buys Espial Group Inc.

Acquisition Broadens Enghouse Networks Product Portfolio

Ottawa and Toronto (ots/PRNewswire) - Enghouse Systems Limited
(TSX: ENGH) today announced that it has successfully completed its
acquisition of Espial Group Inc. (TSX: ESP).

Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Espial provides a next
generation, cloud-based software platform that enables Video Service
Providers ("VSPs") or operators to deliver video and entertainment
services. Espial's primary solution is a true SaaS cloud-based
multi-tenant IP Video platform. The solution powers millions of
operator-managed set-top boxes and consumer owned devices globally.

VSPs face increasing competition, rising content costs and
disruption from over-the-top providers who are innovating faster than
ever. To compete, VSPs must undergo a significant digital
transformation, keep pace with continuous innovation and harness
subscriber insights for improvement. Espial enables VSPs to bring to
market new IP and app-based video services quickly, while providing
them with continuous innovation and valuable insights. Espial's
solution may also be used by enterprises and content providers to
offer video services across a variety of mobile, tablet and web
devices.

Espial's SaaS video platform includes scalable cloud-based server
and client software for AndroidTV and Reference Design Kit based
set-top boxes and apps for a variety of consumer goods and services.
These include mobile phones, tablets and streaming services like
Smart TV, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV and AppleTV. Espial also offers
VSPs and device manufacturers its software components and
professional services as a solution for on-premise network
deployments.

"Espial's TV as a service suite of applications adds a new media
and content offering to our Enghouse Networks telecommunications
service provider portfolio, enabling our global customers to deliver
emerging, next generation IP and 5G network subscriber services,"
said Stephen Sadler, Chairman & CEO of Enghouse. "We are pleased to
welcome Espial's customers, employees and partners to our
organization."

About Enghouse

Enghouse Systems Limited is a leading global provider of
enterprise software solutions serving a variety of vertical markets.
Its strategy is to build a more diverse enterprise software company
through strategic acquisitions and managed growth within its business
sectors: Contact Center, Networks (OSS/BSS) and Transportation/Public
Safety. Enghouse shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(TSX: ENGH). Further information about Enghouse is available at
www.enghouse.com.

About Espial

Espial is a public software company, established in 1997 and
headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Espial solutions are used by over
100 video service providers and device manufacturers across the U.S.,
Canada, Europe & Asia. Espial's solution portfolio includes client,
server and cloud software products along with system integration
services to help service providers launch next generation video
offerings. Espial's customers have deployed over 50 million devices,
and are serviced through the company's global sales, support, and
innovation centers. Espial has partnered with leading companies like
Netflix, Amazon and Google, among others, for its Elevate SaaS
solution, which powers cable, IPTV & App-based IP video services for
over 30 video service providers. For more information on Espial's
solutions, visit www.espial.com

Sam Anidjar
Vice President, Corporate Development
Enghouse Systems Limited
+1-905-946-3300
investor@enghouse.com

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