Excel (www.ExcelSwitching.com), a leading provider of carrier-class, open services platforms, media gateways and media servers, and DaVinci Integration (www.davincint.com), a VoIP integration solutions company, have announced that InfiniRoute Networks (www.infiniroute.com), a San Francisco, Calif.-based carrier-neutral VoIP interconnect service provider for wireline, wireless, and emerging carriers, has selected Excel's new IMG 1010 media gateway for worldwide interconnectivity and termination of VoIP to support its carrier-grade, converged network solution.

Excel's IMG 1010 provides gateway functionality for SS7 to H.323 signaling networks and TDM-to-IP interconnections at a value level that complements InfiniRoute's existing SS7 to H.323 interworking capabilities, while enhancing its ability to interconnect and terminate IP-based calls for an expanded range of carriers. In addition, the IMG 1010's highly scalable 1u form factor allows InfiniRoute to easily add network points of presence (POPs) in a space-efficient, yet manageable way as they build out in cities around the world.

"Our distribution relationship with DaVinci enables us to extend our collective VoIP expertise deeper into our carrier relationships. It further enables us to take advantage of DaVinci's partnerships with best-of-breed technology providers, including Excel, to maximize legacy network infrastructures while providing a path to next generation IP architectures," said Robert H. Turner, Chief Executive of InfiniRoute Networks. "Excel's overall experience in global SS7 protocols and H.323 signaling, combined with DaVinci's VoIP networking expertise truly allows us to extend our cost-effective and scalable worldwide voice network to quickly capitalize on growing VoIP opportunities."

InfiniRoute has emerged as the definitive leader in the growing VoIP Interconnect and Peering service provider industry, with multiple international carriers relying on InfiniRoute's services for their global interconnections. As VoIP continues to prove it drives down costs while simultaneously offering unparalleled levels of functionality, VoIP peering allows service providers to compete for local and long-distance telephony services. As part of this, InfiniRoute will continue to support VoIP interworking with legacy TDM and SS7 voice traffic from traditional fixed line and mobile numbers to maximize their business opportunities.

"We're looking forward to working with InfiniRoute and Excel," said Brad Miller, CEO of DaVinci. "InfiniRoute is an IP-savvy company with a wealth of traditional voice services experience building out a world class VoIP network, and Excel has over 15 years experience in deploying carrier grade equipment globally. InfiniRoute and Excel bring unparalleled value and maturity to the telecom industry. Combined with our VoIP networking expertise and integrated services including distribution, the three companies can provide any carrier a smooth, timely, and cost-effective service rollout. We enable emerging carriers to leverage InfiniRoute's world class VoIP network to have instant interconnectivity with leading emerging carriers, and most importantly in InfiniRoute's carrier-neutral facility for favorable rate and minutes brokering."

DaVinci and Excel enable seamless service delivery and support for Excel's new IMG 1010 scalable media gateway. The IMG 1010 delivers industry-leading support for integrated signaling and media processing. DaVinci adds networking expertise that will enable Infiniroute to deploy their networks quickly, cost-effectively, and reliably.

DaVinci and InfiniRoute recently formed a strategic distribution agreement to allow DaVinci to market and distribute InfiniRoute Networks' global Managed VoIP Peering (MVP) services to North American, South American and Caribbean-based wireline, wireless and emerging carriers.

About Excel

Founded in 1988, Excel Switching Corporation is a leading provider of carrier-class, media gateways, media servers, signaling gateways and enhanced service platforms for original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, and service providers worldwide. As a profitable company with over 125 customers worldwide, Excel addresses carriers' needs for profitable applications by delivering a family of platforms that bridge fixed, mobile and IP networks thereby lowering costs, improving call quality and simplifying network operations. By working closely with its Partners, Excel provides service providers with highly reliable, localized solutions designed to meet their immediate and future needs. For more information, visit www.ExcelSwitching.com.

About DaVinci Integration

DaVinci Integration is a leader in VoIP integration solutions and the premier authority on VoIP. The management team is comprised of technical and business VoIP and telecom veterans from Excel Switching, Lucent, NexTone and ITXC. The company provides global carriers and service providers with network consulting as well as cost-effective voice over IP outsourcing and best of breed technology solutions for any size network. For more information about DaVinci Integration, please visit http://www.davincint.com/.

About InfiniRoute Networks Inc.

InfiniRoute Networks Inc. provides the first carrier-neutral fully managed Voice over IP (VoIP) peering solution, seamlessly integrating and managing voice and IP routing for wireline, wireless and emerging carriers. InfiniRoute Networks Inc. was established in 2004 as the result of the merger between two private companies, IP Deliver and Proficient Networks. Established in 2001, Proficient Networks provided a platform that measures end-to-end IP network performance, responds quickly to automatically fix problems and prevents network congestion. Established in 2002, IP Deliver provided comprehensive VoIP network management services. IP Deliver's Global VoIP connectivity product will continue to be offered as part of the company's overall solution. Please visit http://www.infiniroute.com/ for more information.