Primus Canada Inc. Implements pulse’s Next-Generations Networking Solution

June 20, 2008; 07:07 AM

Toronto, Canada, June 20, 2008 -- pulse, a leading provider of intelligent communications solutions for the wireless, wireline, NGN and IMS networks, today announced, that Primus Canada Inc., a Canadian provider of business and consumer telecommunications services, has decided to implement pulse’s industry-leading solutions.

Primus Canada Inc. has selected pulse’s Intelligent Network Platform (pulseINP) to provide Number Portability and Intelligent Call Routing solutions. This project, a core network component of their new Genband C3 platform (Formerly Tekelec T9000) switch implementation, will enable Primus to improve efficiency, decrease costs and remain competitive in an aggressive telecom market.

pulseINP, a platform part of pulse’s service delivery portfolio (formerly pulsescp), enables carriers to centralize control and management of multiple applications using industry standard open databases.

According to Matt Stein, VP of New Technology and Services at Primus Canada Inc, “The pulseINP is a modular solution that allows Primus the flexibility to manage data more efficiently, while focusing on the on-going technology advancements within our industry.”

“Primus has always sought after innovative solutions to stay competitive and pulse is proud to be working with Primus by adding intelligence to migrate to next generation environments. pulse’s solutions are vendor agnostic and this allows carriers and service providers to extend the life of existing infrastructures and yet provide a bridge for migration,” said Vice President of Sales for pulse, Robert Khoury.

About pulseINP
pulseINP, a platform part of pulse’s Service Delivery Portfolio (SDP), is the next-generation solution replacing the pulsescp (Service Control Point). pulseINP, unlike its predecessor, provides centralized control and allows carriers and service providers to launch multiple applications and services. pulse’s Service Delivery Portfolio offers solutions in key areas such as Network Consolidation/Migration, Operations Cost Control/Efficiency, Revenue Generation / New Service Creation and Gateway/Integration requirements.

About pulse

Founded in 1996, pulse is one of the world’s leading providers of reliable and productive world-class telephony solutions to the Network and Enterprise markets. pulse provides application solutions to all tier levels of carriers and service providers in the wireline and wireless space, while developing productivity and cost savings solutions for the global community.

With over 200 customers in over 40 countries, pulse is truly the heartbeat of voice communications. Visit www.pulsevoice.com for more information.

About Primus Canada

Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. is the largest alternative communications carrier in Canada. The Company offers facilities-based voice, data, e-commerce, Web hosting, VoIP and broadband Internet services utilizing ADSL2+ technology. Primus Canada's national network consists of nationwide switches with international connectivity through its parent company's global network, ATM and IP nodes, and colocation facilities at major cities across the country. Primus Canada is also one of Canada's largest MVNO's (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) offering PRIMUS Wireless service. Primus Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of McLean, Virginia-based PRIMUS Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (OTCBB: PRTL). Primus Canada news and information are available at the Company's Web site at www.primus.ca.