Avaya, AT&T, Intel, Lucent, HP, Alcatel, France Telecom, Comcast, Siemens Highlight Program at INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO Miami 2003.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Internet Telephony 2003 Miami

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2003

Leading Companies Present Sessions, Exhibit at Leading Event

Focused on Voice and Data IP Telephony Solutions

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC(R)) released today an impressive list of presenters to appear at this year's first INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) Conference & EXPO. The event takes place February 5-7, 2003 at the Hotel Inter-Continental in downtown Miami.

Among the participating companies are Avaya, Intel, Lucent Technologies, Hewlett Packard, Vonage, Siemens, France Telecom, Comcast, AltiGen, Alcatel, AudioCodes, IP Unity, VocalData, Texas Instruments, CITEL, Quintum Technologies, RADVision, Pingtel, Net2Phone, Jasomi Networks, Ubiquity, and dynamicsoft.

For a complete list of sessions and their presenters, please visit www.itexpo.com.

INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) Conference & EXPO is a targeted and innovative tradeshow featuring what many believe to be the most comprehensive education available in regard to selecting and deploying VoIP solutions. IP telephony voice and data products offer businesses and telecommunications service providers a lower-cost, more feature-rich alternative to traditional telecom services.

The show features three days of conferences, keynote speakers from Vonage and Venturcom, the best networking opportunities, and an Exhibit Hall featuring all of the latest IP telephony technology. For the first time in Miami, three new workshops have been added to address three fast-growing segments of the marketplace: Wireless IP Telephony Summit(TM), SIP Developers Day(TM), and International VoIP Summit(TM).

"The powerful lineup of presenting companies we're releasing today is a clear indication that this, our seventh INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) event, is one of the strongest so far. As other telecom markets struggle, IP telephony and VoIP solutions continue to gain momentum as a cost-effective alternative to traditional phone services," said TMC president and conference co-chair, Rich Tehrani.

"Small and large enterprises, the Government, public sector organizations -- as well as service providers and resellers -- gather in sunny Miami for this event because they know they'll leave with tangible solutions and ideas they can implement immediately. And this year's impressive speaker roster only adds to the value," added Tehrani.

Another exciting new attraction at this year's Miami show is the IP PBX Shootout(TM). First staged at last fall's San Diego INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) Conference & EXPO, this special panel discussion features straight talk about the strengths and shortcomings of the IP PBXs on the market - right from the manufacturers themselves. The San Diego Shootout was a resounding success where questions from the audience pressed manufacturers to leave the marketing-speak behind and give hard answers to tough questions. Attendees will find out in this lively panel discussion, which solutions are best for them - and which are not!!

According to Marc Robins, TMC's VP or Publications and Trade Shows and Associate Group Publisher, the IP PBX Shootout(TM) is a must-attend for attendees at all stages of the selection process.

"Whether you are being introduced to the benefits of IP PBXs for the first time, or are ready to purchase and deploy, the panelists at the IP PBX Shootout(TM) will discuss and debate what's important to you. From basic features and enhanced capabilities, to scalability and support, every important topic will be covered," said Robins.

"With leading companies such as AltiGen, Mitel, Citel, bConvergent, AG Communication Systems, and Pingtel on the panel for the IP PBX Shootout(TM), there is quite possibly no better venue for finding the right IP PBX for your company or organization," added Robins.

Admission to The IP PBX Shootout(TM) is free for all registered attendees -- including press --and will be held Thursday, February 6th at 9:45 am.

Registration for the show is now open. Anyone interested may register by phone, 1-800-243-6002, ext. 130 or by visiting http://www.itexpo.com. Limited booth space is still available as well. Vendors interested in exhibiting at the show should contact Hilary Inman right away at 1-203-852-6800, ext. 146.

About TMC(R)

Celebrating 30 years as a leading technology publisher, Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC(R)) produces industry-leading trade magazines and events focused on technology and communications. TMC(R) publishes two magazines: Customer Inter@ction Solutions(TM), and Internet Telephony(R), and the online publications, TMCnet.com, Planet PDA(TM) Magazine, Alternative Power(TM) and BiometriTech(TM). TMC(R) is also the first publisher to test new products in its own on-site laboratories, TMC Labs(TM), and provide factual and unbiased product reviews. TMC(R) also produces The Global Call Center Outsourcing Summit(TM), BiometriTech(TM) and Planet PDA(TM): The Enterprise PDA Event. TMCnet.com publishes more than 25 topical online newsletters. For more information about TMC(R), visit its Web site at www.tmcnet.com.