Service Provider Weekly Honors Brix Networks as One of the ''Top 50'' Vendors of 2005; VoIP Service Assurance Supplier Cited For Providing Product Excellence And Value To Customers

Business Wire, Oct 31, 2005

CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Brix Networks (www.brixnet.com), the trusted provider of the most widely deployed service assurance solutions for interactive applications, today announced it has been named by Service Provider Weekly as one of the "Top 50" service provider vendors of 2005.

Brix was cited by the editorial staff of the publication for offering Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) testing and monitoring products that are unique in their capabilities, provide real value and demonstrated benefits to customers, and have been selected and widely deployed by numerous service providers around the world.

"Brix Networks' solutions help providers every step of the way throughout the entire VoIP service lifecycle - from pre-deployment assessment, to pilot testing, to initial roll out, to continuing operational monitoring and trouble-shooting, and all the way through to and including customer care," noted Ken Durham, editor, Service Provider Weekly. "The company has also done a notable job cultivating partnerships and relationships with many leading organizations."

Brix Networks' seamlessly integrated hardware and software products, collectively called the Brix System, are strategic and indispensable service assurance solutions that proactively monitor VoIP quality. Carriers, providers, and cable companies use the Brix System to guarantee the successful launch and ongoing, profitable operation of their VoIP services.

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About Brix Networks

Brix Networks is the trusted provider of the most widely deployed service assurance solutions that enable network operators to proactively manage the performance and reliability of interactive, rich-media applications, such as voice and video over IP. Service providers and enterprises use the company's comprehensive, award-winning solutions to control the quality of their wireline, cable, campus, and wireless offerings in order to maximize profitability and ensure user satisfaction. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Mass., Brix Networks has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.brixnet.com, or call 978-367-5600/1-888-BRIXNET.

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