BayPackets Names Telecom Veteran VP of Sales and Marketing; Highly Experienced Exec to Drive Global Penetration of BayPackets' Next Generation Voice and Data Solutions.

FREMONT, Calif. -- BayPackets, Inc., a leader in providing IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) compliant multi-network voice and data solutions for wireless, wireline and cable operators, today announced that it has named JD Vaughn as its new Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. The 30-year sales and marketing veteran is responsible for driving worldwide sales of BayPackets' service delivery platforms and applications, as well as global awareness of BayPackets' service provider solutions.

"JD has a strong track record working with resellers, channels, carriers, ILECs, CLECs, IXCs, RBOCs and Cable MSOs to deliver enhanced services," said Ken Epps, CEO of BayPackets. "JD's in-depth industry experience, proven sales track record, general management background and outstanding people skills are the perfect fit for BayPackets as the company grows to meet increasing service provider demand for voice, data, messaging and multimedia services over converged networks. We are delighted to have someone of JD's caliber on board, and we look forward to growing our presence as a dominant global provider of next-generation services to carriers under his leadership."

Prior to joining BayPackets, Vaughn served as RADVISION's General Manager for the Americas, where he was responsible for all North and South America operations. Vaughn also served as Vice President of Sales for Polycom, where he was responsible for all sales personnel for the "Americas" and for over $200 million in annual revenues. Vaughn joined Polycom through its acquisition of Accord Systems, where he was the company's Worldwide Vice President of Sales. Vaughn began at Accord when it was a startup and was responsible for leading the global sales team that drove the company's annual revenues from zero to $60 million. Over his career Vaughn has also held senior sales and marketing positions at companies including ViewCast, VideoServer, PictureTel Corporation, MCI Telecom USA, and AT&T Long Lines.

"BayPackets is offering a true leading-edge solution for carriers looking to quickly and cost-effectively deliver multimedia services across diverse networks," said Vaughn. "I am thrilled to join BayPackets at such an exciting time, and will focus my efforts on growing sales by helping customers leverage BayPackets' service layer solution to deliver new revenue-generating services across converged networks."

About BayPackets, Inc.

BayPackets' IMS-compliant service delivery platforms and applications enable wireless, wireline and cable operators to rapidly bundle and deliver enhanced voice and data services tailored to the needs of their business and consumer customers. Local, long-distance and broadband carriers rely on BayPackets' solutions to profitably expand their business by efficiently operating new and existing network infrastructure via a flexible and open standards-based platform. BayPackets is a privately held company that has received funding from industry-leading venture capital firms. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA, with a subsidiary in Noida UP, India. For more information, visit BayPackets at www.baypackets.com.