Industry leaders to provide VoBB solution for the Israeli market

SWINDON, UK and PETACH TIKVA, ISRAEL., October 12, 2005 - Sonus Networks (Nasdaq: SONS), a leading supplier of service provider voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, and its partner in Israel TNN Networks, a leading supplier of integrated networking solutions together with NESS Technologies a leading IT company, announced today that 012 Golden Lines, a leading Israeli ISP and a carrier of international voice services for enterprises and consumers is now offering a voice over broadband (VoBB) service supported by the Sonus IP Multi-media Subsystems (IMS) architecture.

012 Golden Lines is implementing Sonus' feature-rich VoBB solution as the foundation of its next generation voice services for both its consumer and enterprise customers. During the first phase of the deployment, Sonus Networks is supplying key components in Sonus' IMS-ready VoBB solution including the GSXTM Open Services Switch, PSXTM Call Routing Server, SGXTM Signaling Gateway, and the InsightTM  Management System.

“We selected Sonus Networks because of its renowned expertise in building carrier class networks. By working with Sonus, we have been able to rapidly build out a robust VoBB network that supports a range of applications we are offering to our customers. Due to the scalability of the Sonus platform, we can easily expand our service offerings adapting to the inevitable increasing demand of VoBB services”, said Stellah Hendler, CEO of 012 Golden Lines. “As a leading provider of advanced technologies, 012 Golden Lines is dedicated to providing the highest and most cost-effective levels of service to its customers and the Sonus IMS-ready VoBB solution has proven levels of quality and reliability.”

“We are pleased that 012 Golden Lines has selected the Sonus IMS-ready solution as the platform for its new consumer and enterprise VoBB service,” said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO, Sonus Networks. “012 Golden Lines is continuing to demonstrate to its customers that it is one of the most innovative telephony providers in the region, deploying a platform that will enable them to offer the industry's most advanced features today and into the future.”

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.

This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the "Risk Factors" section of Sonus' Annual Report on Form 10-K, dated March 15, 2005, and the "Cautionary Statements" section of Sonus' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, dated August 8, 2005, both filed with the SEC, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors include among others: the impact of material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting on our ability to report our financial results timely and accurately; the unpredictability of our quarterly financial results; risks associated with our international expansion and growth; consolidation in the telecommunications industry; and potential costs resulting from pending securities litigation against the company. Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks, Inc. Sonus GSX9000 Open Services Switch, PSX Call Routing Server, SGX Signaling Gateway, and the Sonus Insight Management System are trademarks of Sonus Networks, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

About 012 Golden Lines

012 Golden Lines began its operations in November 1996 after winning a government tender to provide international telecommunication services. Today, it is leading Israel into a new era of international telecommunications where customers benefit from top professional standards, the latest technology and high quality services.

012 Golden Lines is one of the leading communications companies in Israel, providing its customers with a wide range of international telephony and Internet communications services. In addition, our hundreds of thousands of customers benefit from the powerful backing provided to 012 Golden Lines by the Fishman Group.

Since its establishment 012 Golden Lines has continued to strengthen its position as an innovative company with a powerful, independent technological infrastructure enabling the company to offer its customers a broad range of exceptional international communication services including: Telephony, IPL's; Frame Relay, ISDN; Video-conferencing; managed Data services including website hosting and co-location; Internet; value added services; Intelligent Network services; international calling cards; inland and international VPN services, and information security solutions. 012.net the 012 Golden Lines Internet service, provides private customers with a wide range of Internet services.

012 Golden Lines remains committed to providing competitive rates and adhering to the highest possible international standards.

The Company web site is: www.012.net

About TNN

TNN is a leading Israeli Value Added Reseller (VAR) with its primary business of delivering sophisticated networking solutions to Service Providers and large Enterprises. TNN specialises in supplying large VoIP networks and wide area networks of Voice, Data and Video.

TNN possesses many years of experience in setting up wide and local communication networks, including setting up and maintaining Bezeq's large TDM, ATM and FR networks, as well as other large VoIP, ATM and IP networks in Israel and abroad.

About Ness Technologies

Ness Technologies (NASDAQ: NSTC) is a global provider of end-to-end IT services and solutions designed to help clients improve competitiveness and efficiency. Specializing in outsourcing and offshore, systems integration and application development, software and consulting, and quality assurance and training, Ness serves a blue-chip client base of over 500 public- and private-sector customers. With approximately 5,500 employees, Ness maintains operations in 15 countries across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, and more than 100 alliances and partnerships around the world. For more information about Ness, visit http://www.ness.com