Sonus Networks Demonstrates Voice over WiFi Solution at SUPERCOMM 2004.CHICAGO -- Sonus Networks (Nasdaq:SONSE), a leading provider of voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, today announced that its Insignus(TM) Softswitch, featuring the ASX ASX See: Australian Stock Exchange Access Server, now supports voice services on WiFi telephones. Sonus is demonstrating these capabilities in its exhibit at SUPERCOMM 2004. The convergence of two industry trends is driving the adoption of voice over WiFi (VoWiFi). First, 2004 will be the year in which VoIP services start to achieve significant adoption among end-user subscribers. At the same time, WiFi is growing in popularity as the predominant access technology for businesses, residences and public areas. Delivering voice services over WiFi networks is a natural extension of the Sonus Networks Open Services Architecture The Open Service Access or OSA is part of the 3rd generation mobile telecommunications network or UMTS. OSA describes how services are architected in an UMTS network. The standards for OSA are being developed as part of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). (TM) (OSA 1. OSA - Open Scripting Architecture. 2. OSA - Open System Architecture. ), and can now be enabled by Sonus' ASX Access Server. "We view the emergence of VoIP services for end users as a major industry theme in 2004, and this, coupled with the ubiquity of WiFi, offers exciting possibilities for delivering voice services over WiFi networks," said Michael O'Hara, vice president, marketing, Sonus Networks. "The ASX Access Server, with its robust SIP capabilities, is an ideal platform on which to offer these services, and we expect this to be an important disruptive technology A new technology that has a serious impact on the status quo and changes the way people have been dealing with something, perhaps for decades. Music CDs all but wiped out the phonograph industry within a few years, and digital cameras are destined to eliminate the film industry. in the years ahead." In Sonus' booth #25204, the company is conducting live demonstrations of VoWiFi services using the Sonus ASX Access Server and the Pulver Innovations WiSIP handset. The WiSIP(TM) mobile IP phone is a next-generation intelligent IP communications A general term for networks that use the IP protocol for voice (VoIP) and video traffic. See IP telephony. device that brings SIP-based VoIP communications together with WiFi installations. "VoIP is truly entering the mainstream of telecommunications, and we see WiFi as the next battleground," said Jeff Pulver Jeff Pulver is the Chairman and founder of pulver.com, and a founder of the VoIP industry. Pulver is the chief writer of what's referred to as "the Pulver Order", which was adopted in 2004 by the Federal Communications Commission as the first FCC ruling regarding internet , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Pulver.com. "Companies and innovators that can usher in Verb 1. usher in - be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period" inaugurate, introduce commence, lead off, start, begin - set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. the convergence of VoIP and WiFi are ideally positioned to drive the adoption of voice services in wireless environments." About Sonus Networks Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of packet voice infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its Open Services Architecture(TM) (OSA), Sonus delivers end-to-end solutions addressing a full range of carrier applications, including trunking, residential access and Centrex, tandem switching, and IP voice termination, as well as enhanced services. Sonus' award-winning voice infrastructure solutions, including media gateways, softswitches and network management systems, are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Sonus, founded in 1997, is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts Chelmsford is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts in the Greater Boston area. It is located 24 miles from Boston and, bordering on the City of Lowell, it is part of the Greater Lowell metropolitan area. . For more information, visit http://www.sonusnet.com. This release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of Sonus that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the "Cautionary Statements" section of Sonus' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , dated November 10, 2003 and filed with the SEC, which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors include, among others, uncertainties regarding the timing of the Company's completion of the audit and filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for 2003 and future periodic reports, the possibility that Sonus may be delisted from Nasdaq, risks as to the litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. and SEC investigation with respect to the foregoing and related matters, unforeseen issues encountered in the completion of the audit, uncertainties regarding the extent to which prior period financial statements will be restated, the continued adverse effect of developments in the telecommunications industry, Sonus' ability to grow its customer base, dependence on new product offerings, market acceptance of its products, competition from large incumbent vendors, rapid technological and market change and manufacturing and sourcing risks. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks. 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