Onit Enters Strategic Alliance with Energy & Projects Team to Sell VoIP Services in Europe, Asia and the Middle East

Onit Communications, a leading provider of hosted Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, today announced it plans to sell its VoIP services in Europe, Asia and the Middle East through a strategic alliance with Energy & Projects Team, Inc. (EP-Team), a Dallas-based company specializing in the logistics management of large projects and transport of related outsized or hazardous cargo. EP-Team, which provides its consulting services to multinational companies in the energy, aerospace and engineering and construction industries, will leverage its international contacts to introduce Onit and market its managed VoIP service as a cost-efficient alternative to traditional communications services.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 22, 2005 -- Onit Communications, a leading provider of hosted Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, today announced it plans to sell its VoIP services in Europe, Asia and the Middle East through a strategic alliance with Energy & Projects Team, Inc. (EP-Team), a Dallas-based company specializing in the logistics management of large projects and transport of related outsized or hazardous cargo. EP-Team, which provides its consulting services to multinational companies in the energy, aerospace and engineering and construction industries, will leverage its international contacts to introduce Onit and market its managed VoIP service as a cost-efficient alternative to traditional communications services.

Many of our customers operate in remote areas with harsh climates and primitive cultures," said David Pulk, president and CEO of EP-Team. Calling London or Amsterdam from a remote oil exploration site in Russia, for example, routinely costs upwards of $5 a minute, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars every day. In our consulting role, we can help companies get communications up and running faster, avoid the hassle of dealing with local providers and save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of a project. "

Multinationals are already investigating the feasibility of adopting VoIP, according to Pulk, but are finding it difficult to determine who the viable players are the rapidly emerging industry. Were simply introducing our clients, top executives heading large business operating units, to a proven VoIP provider that can deliver a plug-and-play communications solution for their remote locations."

Onit will provide international customers a managed IP virtual private network that bundles broadband telephony and high-speed Internet connectivity for a flat rate that typically represents a 50 to 75 percent cost savings. The companys comprehensive communications solution includes integrated e-mail and voicemail, online call management, free long-distance service and simplified billing.

This strategic alliance with EP-Team gives us entrée into some of the worlds largest companies and international markets," said Kathleen K. Hanafan, president and CEO of Onit. Its an opportunity to enhance our visibility within key industry niches and to further extend our network into global markets."

About EP-Team
Energy & Projects Team is a Dallas-based company specializing in the logistics management of large projects and transport of related outsized or hazardous cargo. The company offers its engineering and logistics expertise to multinational corporations in the energy; aerospace and engineering/construction industries that want to outsource end-to-end logistics management, including disassembly, transport and reassembly of project-specific structures, equipment and associated materials. EP-Team has operational offices in Amsterdam, Hartford, Miami, Singapore and Washington D.C. For more information, please visit www.ep-team.net.

About Onit
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Onit Communications Inc. delivers state-of-the-art hosted VoIP solutions to the desktop of small and medium businesses. Leveraging a powerful national Internet Protocol (IP) network combined with IP telephony applications and superior service, Onit offers integrated feature rich voice and data communication services at an affordable price. Onit delivers a flat-rate broadband telephony service which includes web-based call management, simplified billing, free long distance, high-speed internet connectivity and support for remote offices. Onit customers experience hassle-free transitions from traditional PBXs to Internet Protocol (IP) phone service without interrupting customers day-to-day business operations. Onit continues to grow its business through direct sales, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. For more information, please visit our website at www.onit.com.

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