Viseon, Inc., a global developer of broadband personal communications solutions for VoIP announced they will be exhibiting the VisiFone at CeBIT, the world's leading event for information technology, telecommunications, software and services. CeBIT, held in Hannover, Germany, March 9th through March 15th, attracts almost 450,000 visitors each year. Viseon will be located in the VoIP Central Pavilion, Hall 13, Stand D34.

"We expect to enhance several key international relationships in conjunction with this show," stated John Harris, Viseon CEO. "Even with over six thousand exhibitors, the incomparable audio and video quality of the VisiFone will stand out prominently."

Intrado Inc., a global provider of integrated data and telecommunications solutions, announced that Stephen Meer, Intrado chief technology officer and co-founder, has been selected as a 2006 recipient of the E9-1-1 Institute's Honor Awards. Meer was chosen as the Institute's 2006 Industry Professional, which recognizes an individual or organization in the commercial sector for exceptional contributions toward the advancement of emergency 9-1-1 communications.

"The recipients of these awards are considered 'the best of the best' in their field," said Gregory L. Rhode, executive director of the E9-1-1 Institute. "The E9-1-1 Institute is proud to recognize the many accomplishments of Mr. Meer in his distinguished career and what he has done to advance public safety communications. This recognition is very well deserved."

Sonus Networks, Inc., a leading supplier of service provider voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, announced that JAPAN TELECOM Co., Ltd., ("JAPAN TELECOM"), one of Japan's largest carriers and a wholly owned subsidiary of SOFTBANK Corp., has selected Sonus' award winning architecture as the foundation for its next generation voice network. Enabling a rich set of broadband applications and services, JAPAN TELECOM's new Sonus-based network significantly expands its market opportunity by facilitating the delivering of innovative new VoIP services across Japan. By selecting Sonus, JAPAN TELECOM will also achieve greater internetworking capabilities with its parent SOFTBANK Corp and will be able to leverage a seamless migration path for future network evolution.

CommuniGate Systems, the leader in scalable carrier-class Internet Communications solutions, announced the immediate availability of CommuniGate Pro (CGP) All Active Dynamic Cluster, which holds the SPECmail world record and supplies the largest Internet Service Providers (ISPs) with a scalable infrastructure for Internet Communications. The solution comes in a new Micro Dynamic Cluster offering, designed specifically for SMBs looking to deploy voice communications. The consolidated, all-in-one server assures SMBs of 99.999% uptime for email, IM, SIP-based applications and VoIP.

BroadSoft, the leading provider of VoIP application software, and Vonair, a carrier-class multimedia communications software company, announced that they have entered into a joint venture to develop, market and distribute a VoIP client management solution. The collaboration, called Netria, will focus on resolving client management challenges such as integration, deployment and management of SIP-based customer premises equipment (CPE) for service providers globally. Additionally, BroadSoft has entered into a reseller agreement with Netria, whereby BroadSoft will resell products developed by Netria.

Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Product Innovation Award in the field of VoIP interoperability has been presented to Piscataway, N.J.-based Telcordia Technologies, Inc. for their development of the Telcordia VoIP Routing Registry.

The Telcordia VoIP Routing Registry facilitates cross-carrier VoIP calling, a feature that is increasingly driving consumer adoption of IP-based communication services. The registry is part of the Telcordia® Maestro IMS portfolio, a powerful set of wireless, wireline and converged products, services and applications that enables carriers to offer any service, over any network, via any device.

Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc., said it has acquired proprietary intellectual property that will allow Directed Peer-to-Peer Internet phone connections between Session Initiated Protocol (SIP)-enabled devices without the need to route the calls through a network of third-party computers, as typically occurs in a peer-to-peer environment.

"This technology will give Fusion the opportunity to expand its existing suite of paid service offerings and participate in the growing peer-to-peer telephony market through its efonica brand, including the free call segment now dominated by Skype," said Matthew Rosen, President and Chief Operating Officer of Fusion.

SecureLogix Corporation announced that its Chief Technology Officer, Mark Collier, will headline a presentation entitled "VOIP Security: Managing Risk" during the VoiceCon Spring 2006 conference and exhibition. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8, from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The conference will take place March 6-9 at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Vonage America, a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp., a leading provider of broadband phone service, announced that almost all of its customers have basic 911 service and that it is continuing to quickly equip new counties across the nation every day with Enhanced 911 service -- a feature that automatically associates a physical address with the calling party's telephone number. In less than two weeks, Vonage turned on E911 service at an additional 125 calling centers, in over 40 new counties, bringing the total number of Vonage customers with E911 to nearly 60 percent.

Intrado Inc., a global provider of integrated data and telecommunications solutions and leading provider of VoIP 9-1-1 services, today announced agreements with three leading location determination technology vendors, Rosum Corporation, S5 Wireless, Inc. and Skyhook Wireless Inc. The agreements reflect the growing importance of location determination in VoIP E9-1-1 service delivery. Intrado will work with these companies to demonstrate a range of location determination solutions and their ability to integrate into Intrado V9-1-1 Services.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is driving one of the most far-reaching technological and commercial transformations of the decade. End-users worldwide are increasingly switching from traditional telephony to the versatile capabilities of VoIP. The financial, organizational and technological opportunities are huge - and so are the challenges.

Most industry experts agree that a general confusion and lack of strategic direction concerning VoIP has hindered the technology's adoption at many organizations that would benefit from it. That's why the industry's most visionary minds will gather to participate in VoIP: Transforming Business Horizons, an executive roundtable produced by Larstan Business Reports and scheduled for May 24-25, 2006 at the Omni Chicago Hotel. To reserve a chair at the table, contact: managing director, Jennifer O'Grady, 240-396-0007 x 902 or jogrady@larstan.net.

Yak Communications Inc., a provider of telecommunications services to residential and business customers, announced the launch of a yakUnlimited Calling Plan to international customers. This product offering is in addition to the other VoIP services offered by Yak, including yakForFree peer-to-peer Virtual Videophone, and yakToAnyone PC-to PSTN Calling.

This international yakUnlimited product allows international customers to choose a local North American number to associate with their account, in order to make and receive calls to and from analog or cell phones anywhere in the world. International customers can have a US local number, receive inbound calls on their US number, make calls from their US number, to and from anywhere in the US and the rest of the world, all with VideoCalling capabilities. yakUnlimited also provides numerous features including; voice mail, unified messaging, caller ID, call waiting, conference calling, etc. all for $19.99USD.

XO Communications, Inc. announced enhancements to XOptions Flex, its industry-leading voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services bundle, that enable small and medium-sized businesses with larger offices to take advantage of the cost-savings and flexibility of VoIP.

XOptions Flex is the industry's first VoIP services bundle for businesses that combines unlimited local and long distance calling, dedicated Internet access and web hosting for a flat monthly price. XOptions Flex leverages the latest in VoIP technology to provide customers with advanced capabilities such as unlimited voice calling, dynamic bandwidth allocation, voice virtual private networking (VPN), and a simple Administrative Web Portal.

IVI Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Internet Business Consulting (www.ibconsulting.com) has launched a feature rich VoIP (Internet Telephony) service (www.ibcvoip.com). Residences and business with a high-speed Internet connection can place unlimited local and domestic long distance phone calls in a variety of domestic and international locations for one flat rate.

Charlie Roodenburg, IVCM's CFO stated, "ISPs wishing to resell IBC's VoIP product and service offerings can do so immediately. There is no capital expense required. We offer free customer equipment with setup. This program has significant promise as a revenue generator and profit center for the overall company."

pulvermedia announced that the 10th annual Spring 2006 VON Conference & Expo will take place on March 14-17 at the San Jose Convention Center. This year, pulvermedia's flagship "global impact event" plays host to a record number of attendees, exhibitors, and speakers throughout the four-day event.

More than 350 industry experts are scheduled to address the VON community of attendees -- including Jeff Pulver, Founder and Chairman of pulvermedia, Jeremy Allaire, Chairman and CEO, Brightcove, Jim Bankoff, Executive Vice President, America Online, Jeffrey Citron, Chairman of Vonage, Blake Irving, Vice President of Microsoft's MSN Communication Services & Member Platform Group, Mark Spencer, President, Digium/Asterisk, and many others.