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KOOLSPAN VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT JEFF STERN TO PARTICIPATE IN PANEL DISCUSSION ON IMPLEMENTING VoIP-FRIENDLY FIREWALLS AT VON 2005 CONFERENCE

Panel to address:
. Security, firewalls and VoIP: Common misconceptions
. Should VoIP traffic mix with other applications when connecting to the Internet?
. What are the key factors to consider when selecting a solution?

Bethesda, Md., Sept. 19, 2005-KoolSpan, Inc., the leading provider of plug-and-play security solutions that bridge networks, users, and devices, today announced its Vice President of Business Development Jeff Stern will speak on a panel discussion on implementing VoIP-friendly firewalls within the enterprise at the Fall VON (Voice Over Network) 2005 conference, tomorrow Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Boston Convention Center. Now in its ninth year, the VON Conference & Expo is the definitive VoIP event for C-level attendees worldwide.

As the Internet is becoming the primary connection point for a variety of devices as well as for remote locations, Stern and fellow panelists will discuss and share their perspectives on the following questions:
. Security, firewalls and VoIP: Common misconceptions
. Should VoIP traffic mix with other applications when connecting to the Internet?
. What are the key factors to consider when selecting a solution?

"Enterprises adopting VoIP for its significant cost savings, must also address an entirely new set of security and networking challenges," said KoolSpan VP of Business Development Jeff Stern. "The panel's focus will be to share ideas on how to effectively deploy and integrate VoIP within the network infrastructure, specifically for firewalls and Internet connectivity, so end users receive unfettered quality and security in their communications."

KoolSpan's VoIP solutions dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of securing and deploying IP telephony. Designed to protect and extend an enterprise VoIP network to any location, KoolSpan operates without any modification to VoIP protocols or equipment and enables the enterprise to realize VoIP's promise of exceptional cost savings. KoolSpan's VoIP solution is compatible with all networking and telephony equipment, transparent to its users and delivers the following technology and business benefits:
. Strong Security: 256-bit AES encryption with per packet keying
. NAT Traversal Resolved: All callers are always local to the IP-PBX from anywhere
. VoIP ROI Expansion Without Replication: One IP-PBX to serve multiple sites
. Internal Extensions Everywhere: Across any network
. Soft Phones Simplified: One-time configuration, regardless of connection location
. Beyond Voice: Producing the same security architecture for non-voice data

KoolSpan's plug-and-play security solution, SecurEdge, provides an ultra-secure and consistent way for end user workers inside and outside of the firewall to access their company's private network. Users may connect from anywhere over wired or wireless networks, enabling IT Managers to install, configure and support one access method for a variety of access networks while dramatically simplifying the end user's experience.

About KoolSpan, Inc.
Based in Bethesda, Md., privately-held KoolSpan, Inc. is the leading provider of plug-and-play security solutions that bridge networks, users, and devices for encrypted Layer 2 access to any business application with critical security requirements. Utilizing Smart Cards, KoolSpan provides secure access simply and cost effectively, eliminating user and administrator challenges and allowing local and remote workers to efficiently and securely authenticate over wired and wireless networks. KoolSpan technology reduces network costs by streamlining IT infrastructure, and enables workforces and IT departments to be more productive. For more information visit www.koolspan.com.
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Jim Engineer
e-Rainmaker PR for KoolSpan
630.728.1387 or jim.engineer@e-rainmaker.com