- INIP Powered^SM Partner Program to Offer Next-Generation Call Center Solutions -

RICHARDSON, Texas - October 24, 2000 – telecom technologies, inc., The Softswitch SourceSM, and T&S Software, announced today that T&S Software, a provider of intelligent voice products, has completed interoperability testing between their Zeus Media Server and telecom technologies' INtelligentIP softswitch and has attained "powered" status in their INIP PoweredSM Partner Program.

The Zeus Media Server has an integrated Applications Server and Media Server in a single box and utilizes an extremely flexible scripting language for program and telephony control. This sets the Zeus IP Media Server apart from similar products because it does not require extensive programming for the end user. Another key application of the Zeus Media Server is a SIP based pre and post paid calling card. The Zeus Media Server interfaces to the INtelligentIP softswitch through session initiation protocol (SIP) for call control. 

"With the advent of e-commerce, demand for IP-based IVR, enhanced services, and voice mail is exploding," said Terri Griffin, vice president of marketing for telecom technologies. "Solutions aimed at managing huge volumes of calls represent a lucrative and fast growing market for emerging and incumbent carriers, Internet service providers and even large enterprises."

"The major benefit of our Media server is its powerful flexibility and extensibility. Combined with the INtelligentIP softswitch, a CLEC or ISP can use the Zeus IP Media Server to easily and rapidly create customized industry-specific services such as intelligent routing, one number or after hours services," said Karen Shelton, president and CEO of T&S Software. "We deliver a scripting language with every product - which allows end users to quickly expand their service offerings, increase revenues and satisfy customer needs. Bottom line, the Zeus IP Media Server offers a full range of accelerated time-to-market benefits."

telecom technologies' groundbreaking INIP Powered Partner Program was launched in November of 1999. The interoperability lab addresses real-world business communications problems in six key areas of telecommunications: enterprise end-office; inter-exchange carrier switch; voice and data over DSL; packet cable; toll bypass; and Internet offload. 

At the program's core is the INtelligentIP softswitch, a scalable, carrier-grade softswitch platform that affords an open, cost-effective solution to the packet-circuit network challenge. INtelligentIP provides the glue that binds application software and media-gateway hardware together, enabling emergent carriers to compete successfully in the highly volatile and cost-conscious telecommunications marketplace. This softswitch also enables the carriers that build and operate these "converged" networks to provide exciting new telecommunications services for businesses and consumers faster and at lower cost.

About T&S Software

T&S Software (www.ts-software.com) is a leading provider of intelligent voice products. Its enhanced services platform enables service providers to deliver a multitude of services on their PSTN and IP-based networks (VoIP). T&S Software products also give businesses the ability to offer superior automated voice and fax processing services. Founded in 1995, T&S Software is a privately held company based in the Telecom Corridor(R) in Richardson, Texas. For more information call (888) 201-9493.

About telecom technologies 

telecom technologies, inc., has developed and markets a unique trio of products and services for the telecommunications industry. First, the company is the leading supplier of the most powerful weapon in the battle for convergence: softswitch technologies for network and service providers conveying end-to-end solutions for next generation, carrier-grade multi-service networks. Second, telecom technologies is the originator of the unprecedented INIP Powered Partner Program (www.inippowered.com), designed to make its softswitch interoperable with hardware/media gateway, applications and other softswitches and thus to accelerate to market fully integrated, end-to-end multi-service technology solutions. Third, telecom technologies' services group brings unparalleled expertise in design and deployment of intelligent, converged networks. Together, telecom technologies' products and services enhance system performance, lower operating costs and furnish new revenue opportunities for CLECs, ILECs, IXCs and ISPs.

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. 

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

Karen Shelton
President/Chief Executive Office
T&S Software
888.201.9493
Fax: 214.853.5710
shelton@ts-software.com 

The telecom technologies logo, The Softswitch Source, the INIP Powered logo and INIP Powered are service marks of telecom technologies, inc. INtelligentIP is a trademark of telecom technologies, inc. Telecom Corridor is a registered trademark of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce. All other service marks, trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.