WOODWIND COMMUNICATIONS AND TOLLBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES PARTNER TO PROVIDE IP-BASED VOICE-OVER-DSL IAD DEVICES TO CUSTOMERS
Frederick, Md., and Santa Clara, Calif., November 1, 1999 - Woodwind Communications Systems, Inc., the manufacturer of the ClariNetTM series of Integrated Network Systems, and TollBridge Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of IP-based voice-over-broadband solutions for Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs), today announced that Woodwind has licensed TollBridge's voice-over-broadband technology. Woodwind will integrate TollBridges TollVoice technology into its ClariNet family of products for small offices/branch offices in order to develop access devices that deliver maximum voice capabilities. hotel rooms ManchesterThis new relationship with TollBridge expands the market opportunities for both companies and reflects the explosive growth in converged voice and data networks. The addition of an IP-based, toll quality voice partner adds another dimension to our existing suite of DSL and ATM voice and data services for the small business office. The full set of services offered by Woodwind in the convergence of data and voice communications is yet another capability that a partner like Tollbridge can now take advantage of and provide to customers, stated Dick Berger, Executive VP of Marketing and Sales at Woodwind Communications. Bojnice hotel offersJim Grady, Vice President of Marketing for TollBridge, comments The DSX1 digital interface on the ClariNet system enables connection to digital PBXs and thus opens up new market opportunities, expanding the market for Voice over DSL. The ClariNetTM Service IntelligentTM Integrated Network System is a customer-premise, network edge device that blends unprecedented service migration and deployment ease with a single point of connectivity for the delivery of highly integrated network services. These services include high-speed, continuous Internet access, public (PSTN) voice/facsimile services and LAN interconnect using ATM, Frame Relay over xDSL or T1 delivery technologies. The ClariNet will provide local data flexibility by supplying standard 10BaseT Ethernet and optional Frame Relay (over a local T1 or EIA 530 interface) for legacy Frame Relay access device (FRAD) data equipment. Advanced LAN features available on the ClariNet include IP routing (DHCP, RIP and NAT) and firewall security. The stackable product offers local voice service delivery of 4, 8 or 12 FXS lines or up to 24 PBX voice channels over a local T1 interface. About Woodwind Communications
Based in Marylands Technology Corridor, Woodwind Communications Systems is a venture funded communications equipment supplier solving the challenges faced by providers of advanced, integrated communications services for the small office marketplace. Woodwinds Service Intelligent multiservice access systems offer unprecedented deployment ease and flexibility in delivery technology protecting the provider of these services from technology obsolescence while maximizing their access to the broadest possible market. Additional information on Woodwind Communications is available on the world wide web at www.wcsinc.com. About TollBridge Technologies
Founded in March 1998 and located in Santa Clara, 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 www.tollbridgetech.com or contact Rich Farana at 408/585-2146. 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. | 
