Level 3 Selects Atreus Systems for (3)VoIPsm Technology Alliance Program

Atreus’ VoIP Provisioning Solution Helps Service Providers Become Operational
Quickly and Cost-Effectively with Level3’s VoIP Services

Ottawa, ON – January 17, 2006 — Atreus Systems™, the premier supplier of provisioning software for VoIP and advanced IP services, today announced that it has been selected by Level 3 Communications to participate in its (3)VoIP Technology Alliance Program (TAP). The (3)VoIP TAP program unites Level 3 with a select group of technology vendors to help service providers quickly deploy services interconnecting with the Level 3 network. Participation in this alliance validates that Atreus’ software is interoperable with Level 3's application programming interfaces for its (3)VoIP services.

“As a recognized leader in VoIP service provisioning, Atreus adds value to the (3)VoIP TAP program by improving the time-to-market for our VoIP service provider customers," said Craig Schlagbaum, Vice President of Channel Development for Level 3. “By deploying Atreus’ software, our customers are able to automate their interaction with Level 3 and streamline the process of activating new subscribers. The use of this software solution is designed to simplify some of the more complicated areas of rolling out VoIP today: PSTN interconnect, Local Number Portability, Updating Directory Listings and E-911.”

“Atreus is honored to be selected as the first operations support system vendor to participate in the (3)VoIP TAP,” said Len Castelli, Vice President of Business Development, Atreus Systems. “Level 3 is once again providing thought leadership by recognizing the need for a reliable and scalable service delivery solution to complement its VoIP ecosystem. We look forward to working with Level 3 on this innovative program.”

Participation in (3)VoIP Tap to Allow Service Providers
to Quickly Become Operational
The Atreus and Level 3 relationship will allow service providers to quickly become operational with a fully-featured VoIP service, enabling providers to successfully turn up, bill and manage subscribers. Atreus’ customer self-management solution allows providers to simplify market trials and rapidly introduce revenue-generating communications bundles to residential and business markets. When combined with Level 3’s enhanced services, the Atreus solution addresses the complexities of offering local services in the North American market, including E-911 emergency service and local number portability requirements.

In a related announcement, Atreus Systems was selected by VoIP Magazine as one of the Top 20 vendors to watch in 2006. Similarly, Atreus’ IP Service Provisioning Software was awarded Internet Telephony Magazine’s “Product of the Year” for the second year in a row. According to the selection committees, Atreus was the only OSS vendor chosen due to its market leadership, compelling products, solid management, and most importantly, ability to help providers quickly become operational and generate VoIP revenue. The award honors Atreus as the IP service delivery solution of choice for carriers worldwide and recognizes Atreus’ continued leadership in helping large and emerging providers overcome the critical service delivery challenges in deploying VoIP and advanced IP service bundles.

About Atreus Systems
Atreus Systems™ is the premier supplier of VoIP and advanced IP service provisioning and activation software. Atreus leads the market with award winning products and is the vendor of choice for the delivery of VoIP and advanced IP service bundles by leading providers, including Telus, Aliant, Voila IP and Xspedius. Atreus has formed strategic partnerships with BroadSoft, Ericsson, Level 3, and Sylantro, delivering carrier-class reliability and scalability for VoIP, Triple Play, Messaging, Security, IMS and Collaboration services. For more information, visit atreus-systems.com.