Industry-leading trade publication gives INtelligentIP softswitch honors for revolutionizing next-generation communications

RICHARDSON, Texas - January 16, 2001 - Communications Solutions has recognized the INtelligentIP(R) softswitch as one of the most outstanding products of 2000, telecom technologies inc. today announced. It was the second consecutive year that the INtelligentIP softswitch was designated as a Product of the Year. 

"The INtelligentIP softswitch supplied by telecom technologies is clearly at the forefront of next-generation network technology," said TMC president and group publisher Rich Tehrani. "We selected the softswitch as a Product of the Year winner because of its superior scalability and interoperability. telecom technologies deserves this honor for advancing the development of the next generation of communication solutions."

A softswitch is the critical part of the next-generation network, providing the intelligence needed to deliver bleeding-edge applications over disparate networks. telecom technologies' INtelligentIP softswitch is a scalable, carrier-grade softswitch platform that provides carriers an open, cost-effective solution to the packet-circuit network challenge. The INtelligentIP softswitch helps integrate application software and media gateway hardware, enabling carriers to compete in the highly dynamic and cost-conscious telecommunications marketplace. 

The softswitch also enables carriers that build and operate converged networks to provide new telecommunications services for businesses and consumers more rapidly and at lower cost. Businesses and consumers will see the benefits of such applications in the form of significantly reduced calling rates and a host of new services that enhance productivity. 

"telecom technologies is dedicated to furthering the creation of standards-based, next-generation solutions, both now and going forward as part of Sonus Networks," said Anousheh Ansari, founder and chief executive officer of telecom technologies. "We are grateful that our technology was recognized by Communications Solutions as being one of the preeminent softswitch platforms available today. Sonus will continue to work with the INtelligentIP softswitch to develop comprehensive, interoperable solutions for service providers and carriers." telecom technologies, the supplier of the award-winning, advanced softswitch technology, recently announced that it will be acquired by Sonus Networks (Nasdaq: SONS), a leading provider of voice infrastructure solutions for the new public network.

About telecom technologies inc.

telecom technologies, inc., is the leading supplier of next-generation softswitch technology that enables service providers to enhance system performance, lower operating costs and furnish new revenue opportunities. By allowing for seamless integration between existing legacy networks and application-centric, next-generation networks via the INtelligentIP(R) softswitch as well as industry interoperability via the unprecedented INIP PoweredSM Program (www.inippowered.com), telecom technologies is accelerating to market fully integrated, end-to-end multi-service technology solutions.

Headquartered in the Telecom Corridor(R) in Richardson, Texas, telecom technologies has offices worldwide and is accessible via the Internet at www.telecomtechnologies.com or by phone at 972-301-4900 or 1-888-FONE-TTI.

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of voice infrastructure products for the new public network. Sonus' solutions enable service providers to deploy an integrated network capable of carrying both voice and data traffic, and to deliver a range of innovative, new services. The Sonus Open Services Architecture(TM) (OSA) and award-winning Packet Telephony suite cut the time-to-market for competitive new service products, allowing carriers and third-party developers to expand marketshare and build important new revenue streams. Its highly scalable products fully interoperate with and extend the life and utility of today's public network. Sonus embodies in its management and staff decades of experience in developing carrier-class voice, data and multimedia solutions for implementation in the world's largest networks. Sonus, founded in 1997, is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.

CONTACTS

telecom technologies Contact: 
Terri Griffin
Vice President, Marketing
telecom technologies, inc.
(972) 301-4905
Fax: (972) 680-6329 
terri.griffin@ttimail.com

Agency Contact:
Nicolia Wiles
Associate
Corporate Technology Communications
512.477.7373 ext. 206
nwiles@ctcomm.com

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