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When: "Digital Divide or Digital Commons: Toward Global Knowledge
Sharing," will take place April 21 (8 a. "It could be shared in a democratic space,
a knowledge commons that would reflect basic shared ethics and
values. This conference
will explore how to equitably share knowledge," he said."
Nortel's 'kickoff' event takes place today, March 30, 2005, in
room B-339 of the Rayburn House Office Building at noon local
(Eastern) time.

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"Convergence is much more than a new technology innovation,"
Spradley said .nortel.

Potential topics include (but are not limited to) policy about science and technology, ethics in science and technology, representation of various societal groups in the scientific endeavor, applications of science in law, speculations about future science and technology, and the misuse (or proper use) of science in commerce and public discourse.

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----Santa Clara University--

What: The Center for Science, Technology, and Society (CSTS) at
Santa Clara University hosts its international conference, "Digital
Divide or Digital Commons: Toward Global Knowledge Sharing.

"Knowledge is not a vault of gold ingots, but something made and
remade, moving through locales of all sorts ," said Geof Bowker,
executive director at CSTS.
Registration is open to the public and available online at
www. Unless
otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information , future events or
otherwise.

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Nortel plans to host these discussions periodically throughout the
year bringing together policymakers, industry executives and other
subject matter experts.

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Certain information included in this press release is
forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties.

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More than 300 attendees are expected to attend the event.

This goal
is highlighted through the Center's partnership with the Tech Museum
and the American Council for The United Nations University for the
annual Technology Benefiting Humanity Awards. Other speakers at the kickoff event will include Randy
May, Senior Fellow and Director of Communications Policy Studies at
the Progress and Freedom Foundation and Link Hoewing, Assistant Vice
President , Internet Technology Policy and Business Support Planning,
Verizon Communications.

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"We hope over the
next months that these discussions will add important information and
perspective to the policy debates.

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-- John King, dean and professor, School of Information,
University of Michigan

-- James Spohrer, IBM Almaden Research Center

-- Calestous Juma, professor, Harvard University, Coordinator UN
Millennium Project Task Force

-- Karen Delgadillo, executive director , Chasquinet Foundation,
Ecuador

-- Saskia Sassen, professor of sociology, University of Chicago

-- Raoul Weiler, Club of Rome and UNESCO, Paris

-- Pedro Hepp, Ministry of Education , Chile

-- Brooke Partridge, director of market and business development,
Hewlett-Packard

The event is sponsored by Applied Materials, Inc.

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A converged network delivers voice, data,
video and other applications together to provide business and
consumers with a range of communications options that can be
personalized for 'anywhere, anytime' secure access using 'any'
communications device -- computer, PDA or cell phone.

Nortel, the Nortel logo and the Globemark are trademarks of Nortel
Networks.

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Participants will address the following issues:

How is knowledge being shared today? What needs to change for
knowledge commons to emerge?

How can leaders in Silicon Valley use their acumen and
creativity to address these issues?

Is scientific and technical knowledge a public good?

What are the best practices for sharing information and
expertise across national, cultural and boundaries?

What sort of legal and regulatory framework would prevent
widening the rift between the knowledge rich and the knowledge
poor?

Some of the speakers include:

-- Howard Charney, senior vice president, office of the
president, Cisco Systems Inc.edu/sts

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m. "The Internet has the capability of bringing people
closer together and teaching us to respect differences, but
presentation affects how we all share this experience.
The results or events predicted in these statements may differ
materially from actual results or events.
Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current
expectations include, among other things: the outcome of regulatory
and criminal investigations and civil litigation actions related to
Nortel's restatements and the impact any resulting legal judgments,
settlements, penalties and expenses could have on Nortel's results of
operations , financial condition and liquidity; the findings of
Nortel's independent review and implementation of recommended remedial
measures; the outcome of the independent review with respect to
revenues for specific identified transactions, which review will have
a particular emphasis on the underlying conduct that led to the
initial recognition of these revenues; the restatement or revisions of
Nortel 's previously announced or filed financial results and resulting
negative publicity; the existence of material weaknesses in Nortel's
internal controls over financial reporting; the impact of Nortel 's and
NNL's failure to timely file their financial statements and related
periodic reports, including breach of its support facility and public
debt obligations and Nortel's inability to access its shelf
registration statement filed with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC" ); ongoing SEC reviews, which may result in
changes to our public filings; the potential delisting or suspension
of Nortel's and NNL's publicly traded securities; the impact of
management changes , including the termination for cause of Nortel's
former CEO, CFO and Controller in April 2004; the sufficiency of
Nortel's restructuring activities, including the work plan announced
on August 19, 2004 as updated on September 30, 2004, including the
potential for higher actual costs to be incurred in connection with
restructuring actions compared to the estimated costs of such actions;
cautious or reduced spending by Nortel's customers; fluctuations
in Nortel's operating results and general industry, economic and
market conditions and growth rates; fluctuations in Nortel's cash
flow, level of outstanding debt and current debt ratings; Nortel's
ability to recruit and retain qualified employees; the use of cash
collateral to support Nortel's normal course business activities; the
dependence on Nortel's subsidiaries for funding; the impact of
Nortel's defined benefit plans and deferred tax assets on results of
operations and Nortel's cash flow; the adverse resolution of class
actions, litigation in the ordinary course of business, intellectual
property disputes and similar matters; Nortel's dependence on new
product development and its ability to predict market demand for
particular products; Nortel's ability to integrate the operations and
technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; the impact
of rapid technological and market change; the impact of price and
product competition; barriers to international growth and global
economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including
interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of
rationalization and consolidation in the telecommunications industry;
changes in regulation of the Internet; the impact of the credit risks
of Nortel's customers and the impact of customer financing and
commitments; stock market volatility generally and as a result of
acceleration of the settlement date or early settlement, which is
currently not available, of Nortel's forward purchase contracts; the
impact of Nortel's supply and outsourcing contracts that contain
delivery and installation provisions, which, if not met, could result
in the payment of substantial penalties or liquidated damages; and the
future success of Nortel's strategic alliances .

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Business Editors/Government Writers/Technology Editors

WASHINGTON----

First Event to Feature Telecommunications Industry Executives and
Authorities

Nortel (NYSE:NT) (TSX:NT) today announced that it will host a
series of discussions examining the power of convergence and its
economic, public policy and social ramifications.

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to 4 p. Serving both service provider and enterprise customers,
Nortel delivers innovative technology solutions encompassing
end-to-end broadband, Voice over IP, multimedia services and
applications, and wireless broadband designed to help people solve the
world's greatest challenges.

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edu/sts
"Will the Internet ultimately facilitate different cultures, or
will everyone be working in English and shopping at the same stores? "
Bowker asked.

To request a press pass to the event or request an
interview with a speaker prior to the conference, contact Deepa Arora,
408-554-5125 or at darora@scu.
The series, entitled "Perspectives on the Power of
Telecommunications Convergence and Solving the Policy Conundrum,"
begins today on Capitol Hill.

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) in the Louis B. "It's a catalyst for societal change that affects the
way we live, work and play.

'Science in Society' focuses on the interaction of science and technology with the broader society.

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Business Editors/Education Editors/High-Tech Editors
ADVISORY.edu

The Center for Science, Technology, and Society fosters
interdisciplinary inquiry into the societal implications of
technological change.

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For additional information with respect to certain of these and
other factors, see the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by Nortel with the SEC.

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Nortel Launches Discussion Series to Examine Impact of Communications Convergence on Public Policy and Society

Through convergence, multiple voice and data networks are
converged into a single network based on Internet Protocol (IP), a
standardized method for transmitting all information across the
Internet in packets of data. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at
www.

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What: The day-long event will bring together leading thinkers from
around the globe in academia, business, government, and
non-governmental organizations to discuss the issue of taking the
digital revolution to the next step.

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ADVISORY/SCU to Host Conference on Knowledge Sharing on the Net; Business Leaders and Academics Will Explore Global Digital Divide

The Center links Silicon Valley to Santa Clara
University and fosters rich dialogue among thought leaders on how the
potential benefits of technology can serve all of humanity. Additional information
about the Center may be found at www.
"Understanding the impact of technological convergence is vital as
Congress and the FCC wrestle with the legislative and regulatory
implications of the convergence phenomenon," said Ray Strassburger,
vice president, Global Government Relations, Nortel. Nortel does business in more than 150
countries.

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. Nortel's president of Global Operations,
Sue Spradley, will lead the discussion as panelists explore the
convergence phenomenon and its technological and policy enablers.

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About Nortel

Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications
capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power
global commerce, and secure and protect the world's most critical
information.