ONIT Upgrades Softswitch to Version 5.0 - Enabling Enhanced Features for Corporate VoIP Customers.

DALLAS -- Dallas-based ONIT Communications Inc., a provider of enhanced Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services to business customers worldwide, has released an update to its IP Centrex application that expands the overall functionality of its popular hosted VoIP service. Version 5.0 enhances client management tools, enabling ONIT to streamline customer support and trouble resolution. Quality of service is also advanced through improved scalability and strengthened security features and network redundancy. Most importantly, ONIT customers now enjoy a range of new features, including:

--Voice Mail to Email Notification via Web Portal -- Feature enables customers to use the web portal to forward voice mail to any designated email address.

--Direct Inward Dialing -- Feature enables four-digit dialing anywhere within the service area.

--Remote Phone Function -- Calls are automatically forwarded to a designated phone number if the IP phone is out of service. User can enable/disable this feature from the web portal.

--Enhanced Conference Calling -- Enhanced features on the Meet-Me Conferencing Bridge now enable customers to conference in as many as 60 separate locations.

--Add/Modify Speed Dial via Web Portal -- Feature enables user to update a speed dial directory from the web portal.

--Non-DID User Login and Web Portal Access -- Users without Direct Inward Dialing enabled now enjoy a simplified login process and access to the web portal for call and voicemail management.

--Phone In/Out of Service -- Enabled call features remain operational whether the IP phone is in or out of service.

--Export Call Log -- Call logs can now be exported to other software programs to provide more control and better call management.

--Activate Billing Codes within Call Log -- Feature simplifies the code tracking/billing process.

"The powerful functions and flexibility of ONIT's service have created a rapidly growing market," said Kathleen Hanafan, president of ONIT, who cites advanced applications such as Outlook integration, call screening, click-to-talk capabilities, simultaneous ring, auto attendant and Web-based receptionist services as the kinds of features small to mid-sized businesses look for to enhance productivity. "Our hosted VoIP solution ensures customers enjoy the latest technological advances and lower overall communications costs."

ONIT provides business customers a managed IP virtual private network that delivers a comprehensive communications solution, including integrated e-mail and voicemail, online call management, free domestic long-distance, competitive international rates and simplified billing. ONIT bundles broadband telephony with high-speed Internet connectivity for a flat rate that typically represents a 50 to 75 percent savings over traditional communications service.

About ONIT Communications

Dallas-based ONIT Communications provides hosted VoIP solutions to business customers worldwide. The company leverages a powerful Internet Protocol (IP) network combined with IP telephony applications and superior service to offer integrated, feature-rich voice and data communication services at an affordable price. ONIT delivers a flat-rate broadband telephony service that includes web-based call management, simplified billing, free long distance, high-speed Internet connectivity and technical support for remote offices. Customers easily transition from traditional PBX's to ONIT's IP phone service without interruption of day-to-day business operations. For more information, please visit our website at www.ONIT.com.