Dial-Around Telecom Chooses Protector 10 Software For Real-Time Telecom Fraud Detection

PROTECTOR 10 OFFERS REAL-TIME MONITORING ON VERAZ SOFTSWITCH PLATFORM

Nashville, TN — October 18, 2005 - Nashville-based Equinox Information Systems today announced that Dial-Around Telecom, Inc., a leading provider of cost-effective telecommunications products, has licensed Protector 10 for real-time fraud protection and network monitoring. Protector 10 allows Dial-Around Telecom to identify suspicious network activity quickly and stop telecom fraud in progress.

"Dial-Around Telecom considered several telecom fraud management systems, and we determined that Protector 10 was the best option given the software’s ability to integrate with our Veraz Networks’ Softswitch," commented Kenan Masic, General Manager of Dial-Around Telecom. "Our team was particularly impressed with Protector’s Automated Response, a feature that allows us to automatically disable compromised billing entities directly in the switch platform."

"As a company committed to leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, Dial-Around Telecom can be confident that they are employing the most advanced fraud management system available," said David West, Equinox Executive Vice President. “We are delighted to add Dial-Around Telecom to the long list of companies that rely on Protector 10 for telecom fraud prevention, detection, and investigation."

About Dial-Around Telecom, Inc.
Dial-Around Telecom, Inc. is a leading provider of cost-effective telecommunications products. Equipped with state-of-the-art communication technologies and licensed in 48 states, Dial-Around Telecom, Inc. strives to provide the best long distance and international service to its customers. For more information, visit Dial-Around Telecom at www.dialaround-telecom.com.

About Equinox
Founded in 1986, with hundreds of customers worldwide, Equinox Information Systems is a global provider of software solutions for the telecommunications industry. Providing a full range of software applications, which are backed by exceptional customer support, the company offers solutions in areas critical to profitability and network efficiency, including mediation, fraud detection, CDR and switch administration, and network management, as well as custom application development. For more information, visit Equinox at www.equinoxis.com.