IntelePeer SIP Trunking Earns Qualification to Support Microsoft Lync Unified Communications


SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - March 9, 2011) - IntelePeer Inc. (www.intelepeer.com), a leader in the delivery of communications via cloud-based infrastructure, announced its SIP Trunking services have been qualified for interoperability with Microsoft Lync 2010.

Formerly known as Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2 (R2), Lync is the next generation of Microsoft's Unified Communications services with feature-rich multimodal communications capabilities.

The qualification allows IntelePeer, a Microsoft partner, to provide a turnkey SIP Trunking solution for enterprises using Microsoft Lync by delivering a seamless connection to any Lync or OCS deployment federated via IntelePeer's global SuperRegistry™ directory as well as to any Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) communications device reached through IntelePeer's Peering Grid™ services. IntelePeer's services, available through the company's channel partners, are interoperable with any Lync deployment and are consistent and supportable in accordance with Microsoft's rigorous standards.

"IntelePeer and Microsoft offer a powerful combination that delivers rich communications capabilities for businesses," said Margaret Norton, general manager, enterprise and applications for IntelePeer. "Our qualified SIP Trunking services seamlessly support the full range of Microsoft unified communications features, delivering true end-to-end, multi-modal rich media communications, enhancing business productivity and boosting their potential to deliver top-line revenue growth through the power of these new communications services."

IntelePeer provides a comprehensive suite of on-demand cloud communications including SIP Trunking services that are backed by deep IP communications expertise. Through its cloud-based platform, IntelePeer delivers feature-rich, carrier-quality services over public or private Internet Protocol (IP) connections using the scale of the cloud. The company's SuperRegistry™ directory of more than 478 million phone numbers enables intelligent communications Peering Grid™ services that directly transport billions of voice minutes every month and enables the delivery of rich multimodal communications, such as video calls between peered wireless, wireline and VoIP service providers, contact centers and enterprises. IntelePeer's patented cloud platform provides real-time service availability, eliminating the lengthy delays associated with typical service deployments.

About IntelePeer®
IntelePeer, Inc. is the leading provider of cloud communications services for enterprises and service providers. The company's patent pending, all-IP platform connects customers' telecommunications networks and systems on-demand. The IntelePeer CaaS IP platform includes an extensive carrier-grade Peering Grid™ service carrying more than 25 billion minutes annually, a SuperRegistry™ global directory with more than 478 million telephone numbers, and AppworX® communication application toolset. IntelePeer's platform easily and cost-effectively delivers high-quality voice, video, SMS, and other rich-media communications to any phone or IP connected device worldwide. By making it easy for customers to transition from legacy TDM to next-generation IP networks, IntelePeer is transforming communications, while helping service providers and businesses save money, enhance productivity, and generate new sources of revenue. For more information visit: www.intelepeer.com.

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