3CX AND GRANDSTREAM PARTNER TO DELIVER WINDOWS-BASED IP-PBX SOLUTION FOR THE SMB MARKET.

Miami, Florida and Stockholm, Sweden – 16 June 2007 – 3CX (www.3cx.com), developer of the leading windows based IP PBX 3CX Phone System, and Grandstream Networks, Inc. (www.grandstream.com), a leading designer and manufacturer of next generation IP Voice and Video products for broadband networks, announced today the two firms have completed interoperability testing between 3CX Office Phone System for Windows and Grandstream SIP based products – including the GXP Series, the BT Series, the HT ATA Series, and the Analog FXO Gateway Series. This interoperability ensures that the SME customer will always have the best-in-class, affordable VoIP solution when pairing 3CX’s software-based IP-PBX for Windows with Grandstream’s SIP-based products.

“This partnership is great news for both 3CX and Grandstream, but above all for small and medium-sized businesses, that can now confidently implement a complete IP PBX solution with 3CX Small Business Phone System software and Grandstream equipment. The combined solution is very easy to use and cost effective and fully supported by both vendors." said Nick Galea, 3CX CEO.

“We are pleased to complete interoperability testing between our award-winning products and 3CX Small Business PBX for Windows. The combination of the 3CX software-based IP-PBX and our best-in-class product portfolio creates an excellent value and innovative solution for the SME market,” said David LI, CEO of Grandstream Networks.

Grandstream products are based on SIP standard and offer broad interoperability with most 3rd party SIP products. Each product line is feature rich with superb audio and video quality, and is easy to manage through web browser and automated secure provisioning. Grandstream SIP Phones support multi-line conferencing, voicemail, and advanced telephony features including call waiting, call park, call transfer, hold and mute. The BT Series is a single line SIP phone designed for the residential and SoHO markets.

The GXP Series includes two models – GXP2000 (4-lines) and the GXP2020 (6-lines). The series offers power-over-Ethernet (P-o-E), dual 10/100 auto-sensing Ethernet ports, individual SIP account/line and XML capabilities. The GXP Series is expandable using a 56 button expansion car, offers MLS (multi-language support) in 6 languages, AES encryption and remote configuration for quick deployment over a large network.

The HandyTone ATA Series includes five (5) products and offer a highly affordable IP solution for the home or remote office. The GXW410x FXO Gateway is available in 4 or 8 port models and supports up to 3 SIP account profiles, 1 or 2-stage dialing, caller ID, T.38 fax, programmable PSTN line settings for various different countries/regions, and comprehensive codec support. The GXW410x analog gateway allows any business to seamlessly connect multiple locations with up to 8 PSTN lines, to an IP PBX system.

Grandstream products are available through Grandstream’s distribution channels worldwide. More information is located on the World Wide Web at www.grandstream.com.

3CX Small Business Phone System for Windows and Grandstream gateways and phones allow businesses of all sizes to easily implement a complete telephone system. The solution is more manageable and scaleable then traditional PBXs since its software based. Lines and extensions can be added simply by adding more Grandstream SIP phones or gateways. The complete solution also cost a fraction of traditional PBXs, whilst having more features. 3CX Phone System is also available as a free edition. More information about 3CX Phone System can be found here www.3cx.com/phone-system.

About Grandstream
Grandstream Networks is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of next generation IP voice & video products for broadband networks. Grandstream’s products deliver superb sound and picture quality, rich telephony features, full compliance with industry standards, and broad interoperability with most service providers and 3rd party SIP based VoIP products. Grandstream is consistently recognized in the VoIP industry for their innovation, affordability and superior value in their products. Grandstream Networks is a private company headquartered in Brookline, MA with offices in Los Angeles, Dallas and China. For more information, please visit www.grandstream.com.

About 3CX
3CX offers a fully featured FREE IP PBX with no time outs that is supported via the 3CX forums. Take the product tour at http://www.3cx.com/phone-system/product-tour.html. 3CX is a privately held company with a management team backed by years of experience in developing and selling network infrastructure software. 3CX maintains a global presence by maintaining a localized website for all major countries with information available in German (http://www.3cx.de), Spanish (http://www.3cx.es), French (http://www.3cx.fr), Portuguese (http://www.3cx.com.br), Vietnamese (http://www.3cx.vn), Japanese (http://www.3cx.jp), Traditional Chinese (http://www.3cx.hk) Simplified Chinese (http://www.3cx.cn) and Korean (http://www.3cx.co.kr).


For more information contact:

Grandstream Networks Contact:
Marianne Rocco
(617) 566-9300
mrocco@grandstream.com

3CX Contact:
Tamara Borg
800-687-0903
tamara@3CX.com

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