BtNAccess Deploys Session Border Controllers from Kagoor Networks To Provide IP Centrex Solution

Kagoor Provides Network Protection and Hosted NAT Traversal for Enterprise VoIP

BOSTON, MA October 20, 2004 – Kagoor Networks announced today that BtNAccess, a global IP telephony and network solutions provider, has deployed Kagoor’s VoiceFlow 1000 series session border controller in a high-availability configuration to deliver IP Centrex service to enterprises. The IP Centrex solution incorporates Kagoor’s session border controllers to provide advanced security, network protection and hosted Network Address Translation (NAT) solutions.

VoiceFlow 1000 session border controller in the high-availability configuration is the most economical carrier grade session border controller on the market. This configuration is designed to provide service providers with the highest level of reliability for session border control applications. It solves the NAT traversal problem and greatly simplifies the configuration of Internet telephones behind NAT devices like cable and DSL modems. The Kagoor solution also provides BtNAccess with added network security.

BtNAccess is a leading legacy-free Internet backbone provider of next generation, IP-based, enterprise solutions to customers over its own global native IP Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) enabled network. The BtNAccess IP Centrex service replaces an enterprise's legacy voice system or traditional Centrex service with a fully flexible IP-based unified communication solution. BtNAccess provides full voice and data convergence for a turnkey solution that allows customers of any size to achieve higher efficiency and greater cost savings.

"BtNAccess expects the IP Centrex market to grow significantly over the next few years, “said Ron Bajor, BtNAcess ’ vice president of operations. “With the addition of the Kagoor session border control solution, we can fully address our customers’ needs for security and speed of deployment."

With approximately 100 worldwide customer deployments, Kagoor’s award winning VoiceFlow series is the most powerful, and scalable family of carrier-grade session border controllers. VoiceFlow is the leading solution for hosted NAT traversal, VPN/VLAN aggregation and network protection for hosted IP telephony services like IP Centrex and managed IP PBX.

"BtNAccess is a recognized world class carrier and a leading provider of IP Telephony services," said Opher Kahane, CEO and co-founder of Kagoor Networks. "Kagoor is excited to be an important partner in helping BtNAccess deliver its IP Centrex service."

About BtNAccess

BtNAccess, a wholly owned subsidiary of PCCW Limited (PCCW), is a leading legacy-free network provider offering IP telephony and MPLS-based end-to-end communications solutions. With offices and direct network access points located in North America, Europe, Asia, former CIS, the Middle East and Africa, BtNAccess delivers a comprehensive suite of wholesale and enterprise MPLS/IP-based services, including IP Centrex, MPLS VPN, Internet access, voice services, managed routers, hosting and collocation solutions on a global basis. Unlike traditional service providers, where customers are limited to “one port – one product” network services, BtNAccess provides our customers with many services through a single access port. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and Hong Kong. To learn more about BtNAccess visit www.btnaccess.com.

About PCCW

PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008, ADR-NYSE: PCW) is the operator of one of the world’s most advanced broadband network and has over 700,000 broadband customers. Hong Kong’s image as a center of technology and business excellence continues to be enhanced by PCCW’s innovation, especially in new generation fixed-line telephony, broadband Internet access and home entertainment, IT solutions and wireless services. Internationally, PCCW provides cutting-edge communication and technical services to network operators and enables organizations to bring their business to Asia and take Asian business to the rest of the world. To learn more about PCCW, go to www.pccw.com.

About Kagoor Networks

Kagoor is a leading supplier and innovator of session border control technology that ensures customers fast, expert delivery of IP communications services (voice, video, multimedia). Our award-winning VoiceFlow series of session border controllers overcomes technical roadblocks typically encountered at VoIP network borders. With leading telecom partnerships and a rapidly growing base of over 100 worldwide customers, including 14 Tier 1 carriers, Kagoor’s VoiceFlow is the most popular, scalable family of session border controllers available. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with offices throughout the world. More information is available at www.kagoor.com.

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