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PowerNet Global Communications Upgrades Network with PhoenixSoft’s Cirrus Softswitch

PhoenixSoft offers existing customers logical migration path to new technologies

Phoenix, Arizona…April 23, 2008...PhoenixSoft, Inc., a pioneering provider of next-generation communications platforms for converged networks, announced today that PowerNet Global Communications, Inc. (“PowerNet Global”) has migrated its existing network technologies to PhoenixSoft’s new Cirrus Softswitch solution. PowerNet Global provides business and residential users low cost telecommunication solutions, including domestic and international long distance, 800 number, calling card, cell phone, Internet access, and T-1 connection services.

The Cirrus Softswitch adds numerous capabilities that positively affect PowerNet Global’s business. By replacing several network components, the integrated softswitch technology reduces costs and creates simpler, more efficient architectures. Significant rating, routing, reporting and call flow scripting engines streamline business and network operations. In addition, enhanced features and new IP applications establish new revenue opportunities.

“Since 1992, PowerNet Global’s goal has been to blend our experience with leading-edge technology,” said Rick Kohel, director, network engineering and operations for PowerNet Global. “We invest continually in the latest telecommunications solutions that will have a major impact on our business and bring real value to our customers. By partnering with industry leaders such as PhoenixSoft, we've avoided huge capital expenditures to maintain outdated equipment. And, we’ve been able to match or beat the "Big 3" communications companies in quality of service, cost of service and customer support.”

“As technologies evolve, our strategy has always been to provide a meaningful migration path for our customers,” said Paul Amick, PhoenixSoft co-founder. “The Cirrus Softswitch fits nicely within a variety of network configurations and replaces legacy programmable switches and other network components. As a long-term customer, PowerNet Global has deployed several PhoenixSoft solutions throughout years of industry change. This latest move to our Cirrus Softwitch continues to keep PowerNet Global at the industry forefront and extends a partnership we greatly value.”

About PowerNet Global

Founded in 1992, integrated communications provider PowerNet Global works with many of the country’s top communications agents and affinity groups to offer a wide range of integrated voice, data, and Internet solutions nationwide to residential and commercial customers. Leveraging its reputation in the industry with strong carrier partnerships, PowerNet Global offers tremendous opportunities for carriers, resellers, agents, and affinity groups. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, and has an office in Jamestown, New York. PowerNet Global has achieved consistent growth—throughout the telecom industry downturn—by developing and marketing an expanding array of competitive products, and maintaining a clear focus on delivering unrivaled customer support. For more information, visit http://www.powernetglobal.com or http://www.pngtelecom.com. 

About PhoenixSoft

Since 1985, PhoenixSoft has developed a long and distinguished track record within the telecommunications industry as an innovative provider of telephony solutions for converged networks. The company provides robust switching, enhanced features and innovative IP applications through its Cirrus Softswitch. In addition, PhoenixSoft offers integrated Billing and Retail Web Portal solutions. PhoenixSoft’s customized real-time multimedia telephony platforms deliver carrier-grade voice quality, reliability and scalability for service providers, carriers and business enterprises. The company has deployed its advanced switching solutions throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia.  For more information, visit http://www.phoenixsoft.com.

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Contact:

Paul Amick

602-791-7345

925-373-9100

pamick@phoenixsoft.com

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