TAZZ Networks and OSP Magazine Announce Educational Offerings at OSP EXPO 2006; 2006 OSP EXPO to showcase more than 40 seminars and 250+ of the latest OSP technologies.

PALATINE, Ill. -- TAZZ Networks and OSP Magazine today announced the educational programs to be offered at OSP EXPO 2006. The leading educator in the telecommunications industry, OSP EXPO, provides educational training for network field and operations personnel.

OSP EXPO 2006 will bring together OSP professionals from the ILEC, IOC, and CLEC communities serving the converging telecom industry. Co-located with TIA's GLOBALCOMM, the power of these shows will feature the latest communications solutions from network convergence to end-user deployment. OSP EXPO 2006 will be held at McCormick Place, in Chicago, Illinois, June 4-8; educational seminars will be offered June 4-8, exhibits: June 5-7. The event will feature more than 40 advanced education and free regular seminars where network teams can earn CECs and CUSA points toward professional certification. Six OSP Seminars Tracks will be offered: Legacy Plant Evolution for The Triple Play; FTTN and FTTH; OSP Emerging Technologies; Construction and Engineering Challenges; Installation and Maintenance Issues; and Safety: Technical, Managerial, PPE; and other topics related to the converging information and communications technology (ICT) market.

TAZZ Networks will be presenting in a panel on Scalable Architectures for Triple Play Delivery which will address the role and importance of a dynamic, intelligent, policy-driven control layer in the successful delivery of triple play services. We encourage any broadband deployment professional to register for OSP EXPO and take advantage of the comprehensive educational programming offered. Additionally, attendees will hear keynotes from top executives of AT&T, BellSouth, and Charter Communications, see demonstrations of over 250 of the latest OSP technologies, and experience invaluable networking opportunities. All OSP EXPO attendees will have access to the GLOBALCOMM exhibit floor.

"We are thrilled to offer TAZZ Networks seminar enabling OSP EXPO the opportunity to continue to expand our educational offerings and truly showcase best practices of the network's edge," said Sharon Stober, Executive Vice President, Practical Communications (Parent company of OSP EXPO). "Much of the industry will benefit from this educational event."

For more information about OSP EXPO 2006 please call 847.202.4688 x. 288 or visit ospmag.com/expo to register.

About TAZZ

TAZZ Networks is a leading provider of policy control software that empowers service providers to significantly reduce costs, speed time to delivery and strengthen brand awareness with customers by enabling the quality-assured delivery of broadband services such as IPTV, VoD and VoIP. The TAZZ Policy Control System(TM) is a first of its kind solution designed to unify all service delivery resources in order to create a flexible and agile network that gracefully evolves from legacy to next generation - IMS and TISPAN - while accelerating the introduction, delivery and management of revenue-generating IP services. TAZZ solutions position service providers to succeed in the increasingly competitive world of next generation IP services. For more information on TAZZ Networks, please visit www.tazznetworks.com.

About OSP EXPO

OSP EXPO is owned by Practical Communications Incorporated (PCI), a world class publisher of technology information resources, dedicated to advancing technology businesses with niched magazines and trade shows. OSP EXPO 2006 is the telecom industry's only "how-to" educational trade show showcasing more than 250 exhibitors, over 50 regular and advanced paid seminars offering attendees the opportunity to receive continuing education credits. The Broadband Deployment Marketplace, OSP EXPO, will take place June 4 -8, 2006 at Chicago's McCormick Place. For more information call [phone] x. 228 or visit ospmag.com/expo.