Smoothstone and X4 Communications Become Partners

LOUISVILLE, Ky (March 28, 2006) — Smoothstone IP Communications, a nationwide provider of managed IP communications solutions and X4 Communications, one of the nation´s largest Master Agencies, announced today that they have formed a partnership to deliver Smoothstone solutions to medium-sized enterprises nationwide, through X4's extensive agent network.

“X4´s focus is the same as Smoothstone´s — exceeding customer expectations,” said Chuck Piazza, vice president of sales for Smoothstone. “X4 provides unmatched support for its Agents, just as Smoothstone provides industry–leading service to its partners and clients. Together, X4 and Smoothstone will deliver truly enterprise–class features and better performance, at a lower total cost of ownership.”

The Smoothstone–X4 partnership will offer SmoothstoneCOMPLETE, which includes Voice and Video over IP, WAN services and unified messaging and group collaboration tools, all over a nationwide, IP over MPLS network. Unique features include customized Automated Call Distribution, Voicemails and Faxes as Emails, and detailed Call Reporting, as well as NetStalk — Smoothstone´s unique and Web–portal–based client WAN Management tool. The partnership will also offer VoIP trunking carrier services to TDM and IP–based on client premise equipment. As part of its Smoothstone Authorized Partner Program, Smoothstone will provide X4 with comprehensive sales, marketing, training and technical support.

“X4 Communications exists for one reason: to simplify the telecommunications experience for customers and agents,” said Steve Braverman, X4´s CEO. “Smoothstone IP Communications motto is “Simply Smarter.” What better match could there be? Our Agents are going to earn a bundle delivering the only fully managed, top–to–bottom, end–to–end and front–to–back hosted VoIP solution on the market today. Our Agents´ clients are going to save a bundle through lower totals cost of ownership.”

About Smoothstone IP Communications:

Smoothstone IP Communications is a nationwide provider of unified IP communications services to mid–sized enterprises. Smoothstone delivers Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), IP trunking, unified threat management, MPLS networking, contact center solutions, messaging and advanced collaboration tools as a unified suite of managed services and cloud based applications. Smoothstone´s scalable, on–demand applications & services can be integratedwith a customer´s existing network and telecommunications infrastructure, operational processes and employee activities, enabling a customer to migrate to unified IP communications as their business requirements dictate. For more information, call (800) 773.3037.