Encore Networks

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Encore Networks and AmeriNet Sign Reseller Agreement 

AmeriNet to Sell Encore's Full Line of Broadband VPN Security Products, IP/Legacy Protocol Data Routers and Signaling Gateways

Dulles, VA. March 31, 2003 – Encore Networks, a leading developer of integrated network security and access products, today announced a reseller agreement with AmeriNet. The agreement allows AmeriNet to sell, install, and service Encore's complete line of IP over frame products, legacy protocol data routers, broadband Virtual Private Network (VPN) security products, and signaling protocol converters.

AmeriNet was started in 1989 to provide digital communications equipment, total systems integration, and networking services to the enterprise business market. Originally founded in Ann Arbor to provide solutions for Southeastern Michigan, AmeriNet has grown to nine regional offices and is widely recognized as a leading nationwide technology provider. Today, AmeriNet's core competencies include not only nationwide carrier services but also professional services including Network Design, Performance Monitoring, and Bandwidth Optimization. In addition to Encore's product line, AmeriNet sells a wide range of products from networking vendors Cisco, Adtran, Extreme, and Packeteer.

"Our goal is to provide customers with total connectivity solutions from a single source including data, voice, and video," stated Tobi Sicklesteel, Sales and Marketing Director of AmeriNet. "As we continue to face major technology challenges, Encore's products enable us to offer even more business applications, including the transformation of legacy data networks into secure IP networks."

AmeriNet has already sold Encore's SignalPath 201™ (SP201), an advanced signaling protocol converter ideally suited for private PBX networks. The SP201 supports multi-national signaling protocols, as well as custom international variants and rate conversion.

Bill Grant, Encore's Vice President of Broadband Access Solutions stated, "As a total systems integrator specializing in enterprise networking services, AmeriNet will be a valuable partner in our sales efforts of the BANDIT™ family of VPN appliances.

About Encore Networks
Encore Networks www.encorenetworks.com is a leading developer of integrated, broadband IP+Legacy™ VPN and security platforms, signaling protocol conversion, and converged voice and data solutions for both carriers and enterprises. Encore provides advanced security solutions that include encryption, stateful inspection IP VPNs, support of legacy data protocols and built-in dial backup and fail-over capabilities. Encore’s innovative signaling and data solutions include signaling conversion for voice migration from circuit to packet, a broad line of IADs, VPN router CPE and host products to transform legacy data networks to broadband IP infrastructure.

Encore Contact:
Tony Crane
Director, Marketing Services
Encore Networks
703-318-4366
tcrane@encorenetworks.com
 
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