Time Warner Telecom Selects Unisphere Networks to Power Next-Generation US Network

Business Wire, Jan 30, 2001

Business/Technology Editors

CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2001

Time Warner Telecom plans to deploy Unisphere's packet telephony

products as part of nationwide rollout of

next-gen voice and data services

Unisphere Networks, a leading provider of IP infrastructure to enable broadband data and voice services, announced today that Time Warner Telecom (NASDAQ:TWTC) plans to deploy, as part of a three year agreement, Unisphere's packet telephony products in select markets as part of its next-generation service delivery platform/architecture for its nationwide network. The first local exchange carrier to massively deploy next-generation voice switching technology across its entire network, Time Warner Telecom plans to install the SMX-2100 Service Mediation Switch and related Voice over IP products in its U.S. network.

In building out its network, Time Warner Telecom required a robust, IP-based voice switching solution that would allow it to generate revenue from Internet delivery and PRI services. The network also needed to scale easily for next-generation packet telephony services. The Unisphere SMX-2100 provides a full-featured, cost-effective voice mediation switch that offers high port density, scalability and form factor.

"At Time Warner Telecom, we focus on delivering breakthrough new services for our customers," said Mike Rouleau, senior vice president, Marketing and Business Development. "Next-generation networks are about delivering advanced services and new customer applications. We chose Unisphere and the SMX-2100 to deliver on the promise of new technology."

"Packet telephony is one of the single most exciting technological and service breakthroughs in the industry today," Rouleau added. "With Unisphere, we have the opportunity to build a robust carrier class network infrastructure that scales to the needs of our business. This network provides the opportunity to bring exciting new services to our customers and generate new revenue for our bottom line."

"Time Warner Telecom is a premier broadband telecommunications provider for businesses. We are pleased to play such a key role in one of the most advanced packet telephony networks in the world," said Jim Dolce, president and CEO, Unisphere Networks, Inc. "We are confident that the sophisticated features of the SMX will allow Time Warner to expand its service offerings while reducing operating costs and time to service."

About the SMX-2100

Unisphere Networks' Service Mediation Switch (SMX) product family provides a cost effective, high-density, next-generation voice-data switching solution. Designed to mediate between circuit- and packet-based networks, the SMX family provides a telephony infrastructure for wireline and wireless networks, allowing carriers to design, deploy and manage next-generation networks and services. The SMX leverages the advantages of IP Telephony by putting all voice traffic on the "new" Internet, enabling carriers to deliver new revenue opportunities.

Unisphere's SMX solution will also allow service providers and carriers to direct IP, ATM, and TDM traffic between voice and data networks and bundle voice and data services for subscribers. Its reach across traditional voice and data networks gives existing carriers a clear migration path to converged networks and facilitates market entry for upstart ISPs, CLECs, and communications service providers. The focus of Unisphere's voice switching platforms is on applications such as Internet Offload, Packet Tandem, voice services, VoIP, enabling carriers to address different market segments.

About Time Warner Telecom, Inc.

Time Warner Telecom, Inc., headquartered in Littleton, Colo., builds local and regional optical networks to deliver "last-mile" broadband data, Internet access and voice for businesses. The Company serves customers in 39 U.S. metropolitan markets. Time Warner Telecom plans to launch services over its optical networks in Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis and Columbia, S.C. this year. For more information about Time Warner Telecom, please visit www.twtelecom.com.

About Unisphere Networks, Inc.

Unisphere Networks, Inc. is a provider of data and voice platforms for service providers. Unisphere's edge routing switch, service mediation switch, and network and services management solutions help service providers create and deliver innovative IP solutions. Unisphere Networks also offers service providers technical expertise and professional services in order to deploy and maintain next-generation networking solutions. For more information, please visit Unisphere Networks at www.unispherenetworks.com.

Unisphere Networks is a trademark of Unisphere Networks Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. This press release contains forward looking statements. These statements are only predictions. Actual events may differ materially.