MetaSwitch Partners with Technology Bureau to Bring Proven Carrier IP Solutions to Argentina

Alameda, Calif., and Buenos Aires, Argentina: July 6, 2009. MetaSwitch, the leader in reliable, high-quality carrier IP communications solutions, today announced a strategic alliance with Technology Bureau, one of the foremost systems integrators in Argentina with vast experience managing telecommunication projects throughout Latin America.

Through this relationship, MetaSwitch and Technology Bureau will join forces to enable local operators to benefit from the operational efficiencies of IP infrastructure as well as offer advanced voice services to residential and business subscribers. The companies announced their joint sales strategies during their seminar program entitled "VoIP - Carrier Class, Next Generation Converged Solutions," which took place on July 1st and 2nd in Buenos Aires.

With years of experience deploying voice over IP solutions to over 400 customers in North America and the Caribbean, MetaSwitch wanted a strong local partner to work with in Argentina. Technology Bureau fits the bill and will handle provisioning, installation, maintenance and support, as well as a range of professional services from network engineering and training to turn-key solution deployment.

"Through our close relationships with many regional network operators, we are hearing that there is strong demand for proven, high quality carrier VoIP solutions from stable, reliable vendors," said Adrián Zamel, president of Technology Bureau. "As we studied this market, it became clear that MetaSwitch is uniquely positioned for success and an ideal partner for us."

"We are confident that Technology Bureau’s track record, expertise and penetration in the region will help us to quickly build our presence," said René Méndez, MetaSwitch's vice president of sales for Latin America and the Caribbean. "Their sound support and integration capabilities complement our industry-leading products and services and will allow customers to confidently migrate their networks and deploy new voice services quickly, efficiently and successfully."

About MetaSwitch

MetaSwitch is a leading provider of carrier systems and software solutions that are powering the migration of communications networks to open, packet-based architectures. Hundreds of network operators worldwide depend on its Carrier Systems Division for reliable, scalable session control, media gateway and application/feature server solutions to enable compelling revenue-generating services. Its Network Protocols Division, marketed under the Data Connection brand (www.dataconnection.com), develops high performance, portable software components that are integrated into the products of the world's leading communications equipment manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.metaswitch.com.

About Technology Bureau

Technology Bureau is an ISO 9000-2000 certified company that offers integrated telecommunications solutions. It has presence throughout Argentina and other countries in Latin America. Technology Bureau is recognized by carriers as an experienced supplier of technology and integrator of connectivity solutions. Its value added comes from the introduction of solutions that cover equipment as well as engineering, installation and maintenance services in a variety of technologies, including terrestrial and satellite access, transmission, switching, networking, security and network management products.