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Verilink to Chair Carrier-Focused VoIP Panel at IEC ComForum Panel to Discuss the Challenges and Opportunities Associated With the Deployment of Commercial-Grade VoIP Services MADISON, Ala., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Verilink Corporation (NASDAQ:VRLK), a leading provider of broadband access solutions, today announced that it will chair a panel session at the IEC's Executive ComForum entitled "The Challenges and Opportunities for Deploying Applications, Services, and Content for the Broadband World." Mr. Sab Gosal, Vice President of Marketing for Verilink, will chair the panel, which will feature other prominent telecom industry luminaries including: -- Dylan Reid, Manager of VoIP Network Services for Bellsouth -- Michael Kennedy, Managing Partner for Network Strategy Partners (NSP) -- Scott Wharton, VP of Marketing for BroadSoft The IEC Executive ComForum will take place November 10 - 12, 2004 at the LaPlaya Resort in Naples, FL. Additional information on the panel session and the IEC Executive ComForum is available via the web at http://www.iec.org/events/2004/exec_comforum/b1.html . Panel Session Abstract Voice over IP (VoIP) holds the promise to change the telecommunications landscape for years to come, in ways that will benefit carriers, enterprises and other consumers. VoIP will enable carriers to deliver a new class of services that are differentiated and easier to manage, while reducing their operating costs. What is the real market opportunity for VoIP and what is the timing? How do carriers address this market without fork-lifting or disrupting their current networks? How do carriers protect their network investments as they enter new markets? What are the main equipment building blocks for the new generation Carrier-grade VoIP network and how do carriers migrate to the VoIP architecture from their existing base? This panel of industry experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities in deploying carrier-grade VoIP. The session will draw focus on network architecture and service strategies, operational considerations, new generation technologies and platforms that enable a smooth network migration. About the International Engineering Consortium (IEC) The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to catalyzing technology and business progress worldwide in a range of high-technology industries and their university communities. Since 1944, the IEC has provided high-quality educational opportunities for industry professionals, academics, and students. In conjunction with industry-leading companies, the IEC has developed an extensive, free, on-line educational program. The IEC conducts industry-university programs that have substantial impact on curricula. It also conducts research and develops publications, conferences, and technological exhibits that address major opportunities and challenges of the information age. More than 70 leading high-technology universities are IEC affiliates, and the IEC handles the affairs of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association. About Verilink Corporation Verilink Corporation is a leading provider of next-generation broadband access solutions for today's and tomorrow's networks. The company develops, manufactures and markets a broad suite of products that enable carriers (ILECs, CLECs, IXCs, and IOCs) and enterprises to build converged access networks that enable the cost-effective delivery of next-generation communications services to their end customers. The company's products include a complete line of VoIP and TDM-based integrated access devices (IADs), optical access products, wire-speed routers, and bandwidth aggregation solutions including CSU/DSUs, multiplexers and DACS. Verilink also provides turnkey professional services to help carriers plan, manage and accelerate the deployment of new services. The company has operations in Madison, AL, Aurora, CO and Newark, CA with sales offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia. To learn more about Verilink, visit the company's website at http://www.verilink.com/ . NOTE: Verilink and the Verilink logo are registered trademarks of Verilink Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of the respective owners. DATASOURCE: Verilink Corporation CONTACT: Gary W. Gray of Verilink Corporation, +1-408-771-3354, or Web site: http://www.verilink.com/

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