Sangoma NetBorder Express Media Gateway Gains Microsoft Lync Certification

Palm Beach, FL 11/23/11 (StreetBeat) --Sangoma Technologies Corporation (Other OTC: SAMOF.PK ), a leading provider of hardware and software components that enable or enhance IP Communications Systems for both voice and data, today announced that its NetBorder Express Enterprise Class TDM to SIP Media Gateway, has successfully qualified with the Microsoft Unified Communications Open Interoperability Program.

The NetBorder Express Media Gateway can be used to provide the following services to a Microsoft Lync implementation:

-- PSTN and legacy PBX connectivity support with T1, E1, BRI and analog
protocols
-- Survivable Branch Appliance to add voice resiliency to your branch
offices
-- Connectivity of fax machines and analog devices

Microsoft Lync is a unified communications solution that delivers presence, instant messaging, conferencing and enterprise voice capabilities through a single, easy-to-use interface that is consistent across PC and browser. Administrators benefit from a single, consistent management infrastructure, capabilities to increase availability, and interoperability with existing systems.

"Our NetBorder Express Gateway was always designed to be compliant with the Microsoft Lync solution," said Frederic Dickey, director of product management for Sangoma. "This announcement shows we've met our goal."
"Sangoma's NetBorder Express gateways provide customers an expanded choice in Media Gateway solutions that operate using Windows Server 2008," said Kapil Sharma, Principal Group Program Manager, Microsoft. "Sangoma Technologies is working with us to help customers transition their communications into the future with Lync."

Sangoma NetBorder Express Media Gateway is a software application that runs with Sangoma telephony hardware boards. This unique implemenation enables the Media Gateway functionallity without having to add an additional server or appliance to the Microsoft Lync implemenation. The NetBorder Express software can run co-resident on any server that is already a part of the deployment. Sangoma Media Gateway works with Lync.

About Sangoma Technologies Corporation
Sangoma is a leading provider of hardware and software components that enable or enhance IP Communications Systems for both telecom and datacom applications. Enterprises, SMBs and Carriers in over 150 countries rely on Sangoma's technology as part of their mission critical infrastructures. Through its worldwide network of Distribution Partners, Sangoma delivers the industry's best engineered, highest quality products, some of which carry the industry's first lifetime warranty. The product line includes data and telecom boards for media and signal processing, as well as gateway appliances and software.

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