RAMP NETWORKS AND TOLLBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES PARTNER TO OFFER VOICE OVER DSL INTEGRATED ACCESS DEVICES
Internet Access Devices Will Integrate Voice over DSL Technology for Small Businesses Santa Clara and Sunnyvale, Calif., August 2, 1999 - Ramp Networks, a leading provider of shared Internet access solutions for the small office market, and TollBridge Technologies, a leading developer of IP-based voice-over-broadband solutions for Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECSs), today announced that Ramp has licensed TollBridge's voice-over-broadband technology to extend Ramp's award-winning WebRamp product family to include Internet access devices that deliver high quality IP-based voice. Ramp will incorporate TollBridge's TollVoice technology into its product line and develop DSL-based Integrated Access Devices (IADs) targeted at small business customers who want an affordable, easily managed, integrated solution for their voice and data needs. "Ramp's proven track record of providing superior products, along with its expertise in penetrating the small business market, makes it an excellent partner," said Jim Grady, vice president of marketing for TollBridge. "With Ramp's strength in the small business market, combined with our TollView technology, we will be able to maximize the opportunities in the VoDSL market." Berlin cheap hotels"By partnering with TollBridge, we can provide superior end-to-end solutions that will significantly reduce communications costs for our small-business customers," said Patty Burke, vice president of marketing for Ramp Networks. "We plan to leverage the strength of our large installed base of users and 6,000 VARs to send the message that integrated voice and data solutions meet the needs of savvy small businesses." "Ramp's Internet access devices reside at the customer premises-such as small businesses, home offices and branch offices of large corporations-and enable users to benefit from voice and data services over a single DSL line or a single copper pair. By incorporating TollBridge's TollVoice technology, Ramp will utilize DSL to deliver IP-based voice of the same quality that businesses enjoy today using conventional telephones. This solution integrates easily into business environments, as TollVoice interoperates with all existing telephones, faxes, modems, PBXs and key systems. Businesses that use voice and data solutions will have access to all value-added voice services supported by a vast majority of Class 5 voice switches, including call waiting, call forwarding and caller ID." About TollBridge Technologies
Founded in March 1998 and located in Sunnyvale, Calif., TollBridge Technologies is the leading developer of IP-based multiline voice solutions targeted at Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs). The company's solutions change the economics of delivering voice services to small business customers by allowing voice CLECs that own Class 5 switches to use broadband access technologies, such as DSL, to bypass the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) and deliver toll-quality voice and integrated data services. For more information about TollBridge Technologies, visit the company's Web site at http://www.tollbridgetech.com or contact Rich Farana at 408/585-2146. About Ramp Networks
zimmer Voru Ramp Networks (Nasdaq:RAMP) is a leading branded provider of web access solutions designed specifically to enable small businesses and branch offices to participate fully in the Internet economy. Ramp's award-winning WebRamp product family addresses the unique requirements for simple, affordable, shared Internet access of the more than 70 million small offices worldwide-a growth market that is largely unserved by traditional data communications providers. The WebRamp platform provides corporate-level services and supports existing analog phone lines as well as ISDN and emerging high-speed access technologies such as DSL and cable modems. Additional information about Ramp Networks and its products may be obtained by telephone at 888/726-7638; by fax at 408/988-6363; via e-mail at info@rampnet.com; or by visiting our web site at www.rampnet.com. ### Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. TollBridge and TollVoiceTM are trademarks of TollBridge Technologies, Inc. All other service marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
