Mediatrix expands US reseller network with NETXUSA

Companies sign Channel Partner Agreement extending reach to IP Telephony dealers and enterprise end-users.

Internet Telephony Expo, Long Beach, CA, (PRWEB) October 19, 2003 -- Mediatrix Telecom, Inc., a leader in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) access technology, and NETXUSA, a distributor of Computer Telephony Solutions located in Greenville, South Carolina, today announced the signing of a Channel Partner Agreement.

Under the terms of the agreement, NETXUSA will distribute and support Mediatrix complete line of VoIP access devices, gateways and software applications. NETXUSAs customer base consists of IP Telephony resellers as well as enterprise end-users.

NETXUSA has demonstrated unparalleled leadership in the service and the depth of knowledge we provide our customer base and dealer network," stated Tom Boone, President, NETXUSA. Concurrently, Mediatrix is a clear leader with regards to developing and marketing high quality VoIP products and solutions for a wide range of applications. Combining these forces allows us to deliver real value to customers who want to take advantage of the benefits of VoIP today."

As a frontrunner in the sales, installation, support and general distribution of VoIP equipment, the agreement with NETXUSA accelerates Mediatrix efforts in marketing to enterprise customers through VARs and dealers.

Having NETXUSA as a distributor supports our strategy of expanding our reach to enterprises," stated Marc Shapiro, VP Sales and Marketing, Mediatrix. Mediatrix continues to execute well in developing a product line that allows enterprises to leverage their investment in legacy CPE. Now, with NETXUSA as a Channel Partner, regional IP Telephony dealers and ultimately enterprises, will benefit from rapid response time and local support."

About Mediatrix Products
The Mediatrix product line is targeted at telecom equipment vendors developing next-generation VoIP network solutions as well as service providers (ILEC, CLEC, MSO, ASP, ISP) and enterprises deploying VoIP solutions. Mediatrix access devices and gateways are standards based and designed to meet carrier-grade requirements. The products are feature-rich with security and QoS capabilities and interoperate with H.323, SIP, MGCP and NCS protocols and also interface with proprietary features of its strategic partners communication management systems including softswitches, gatekeepers, proxy servers and call agents.

About Mediatrix Telecom, Inc.
Mediatrix develops and markets advanced VoIP access devices, gateways and value-added software enhancements for the enterprise, SOHO, and residential markets. Its products provide an ideal migration path for end users wishing to protect their current CPE investment (analog phones, fax machines, PBX and Key Systems) while migrating to a converged IP network solution. Mediatrix products and solutions are widely interoperable and have received commercial endorsement from some of the worlds leading manufacturers of telecommunications equipment. Headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada, Mediatrix has corporate offices in Montreal, Canada and regional offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information please visit www.mediatrix.com.

About NETXUSA
NETXUSA was established in 1972 with corporate offices in Greenville SC, providing product and support to more than 2000 dealers throughout the United States and foreign countries. The genesis of NETXUSA was within the Telephony Interconnect industry and migrated to the current status as a leading authority in the IP Telephony arena. The company focus is quite simple and that is to provide tested proven products at a reasonable cost to the Dealer Channel. NETXUSA service center provides 24/7 support to the channel and advance replacement components when necessary. For more information regarding NETXUSA please visit www.netxusa.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the industry, changes in demand for products, the timing and cancellation of orders and other risks.
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Contacts:
Dan Pirro
Mediatrix Telecom
(514) 285-0058 ext. 12
dpirro@mediatrix.com

Tom Boone
NETXUSA
(864) 271-9868 ext. 122
tom@netxusa.com