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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Executone Information Systems, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and the related consolidated statement
of operations for the year ended December 31, 1997 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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