[July 09, 2012]

West IP Communications' MaxxConnect SIP Trunk Now Certified to be Compatible with Microsoft Lync 2010

West IP Communications, a subsidiary of West Corporation and a leading provider of cloud-based communication applications and services, announced today that its MaxxConnect SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) trunking services are certified compatible with Microsoft (News - Alert)® Lync™ 2010, a rich client application that provides presence, IM (instant messaging), voice, and ad-hoc collaboration and online meeting capabilities through a single interface.

West IP Communications (News - Alert) provides enterprises with carrier-grade quality and next-generation IP-based technologies. Its MaxxConnect services work with the Microsoft Lync platform to help provide voice capabilities with flexible trunking options. Built-in continuity tools also help deliver maximum up-time. As a result, enterprises are able to run efficiently, scale easily and become flexible in their day-to-day communications.

"By adding Lync to our list of certified platforms, we can help provide a greater variety of innovative IP communications solutions to our clients," said Robert Wise, Executive Vice President of West IP Communications. "Our MaxxConnect IP trunking solutions are an important part in many client' migrations to cloud-based Microsoft applications and services and away from on-premises PBX (News - Alert) systems."

"Microsoft's Open Interoperability Program for Lync exists to help ensure a superior customer service experience, interoperability, and support for Lync deployments," said Laura Howard (News - Alert), Senior Director, Lync Partner Readiness and Deployments at Microsoft Corp. "Only products that pass rigorous and extensive interoperability testing are certified. West IP Communications' MaxxConnect solution has met our strict requirements for interoperability with Lync."

West IP Communications has earned a Gold Unified Communications (News - Alert) Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network. West IP Communications has demonstrated expertise with Lync and brings a broad range of experience in designing Microsoft solutions. The company will be represented at Booth No. M-7 in the Hosting Partners Cloud Pavilion at Microsoft's Worldwide Partners Conference July 9-12 in Toronto.

About West IP Communications

West IP Communications is a leading provider of cloud-based communication applications and services - including MPLS-based application network management, hosted voice, unified threat management, advanced contact center solutions, unified messaging, collaboration tools and professional services - all delivered as a unified suite of cloud-based applications. West IP Communications' scalable, on-demand applications and services can be integrated with a client´s existing network and telecommunications infrastructure, operational processes, and employee activities, enabling a customer to migrate to unified IP communications as its business requirements dictate. For more information, visit www.westipc.com or call 1-800-773-3037.

About West Corporation

West Corporation is a leading provider of technology-driven communications services. West offers its clients a broad range of communications and network infrastructure solutions that help them manage or support critical communications. West's customer contact solutions and conferencing services are designed to improve its clients' cost structure and provide reliable, high-quality services. West also provides mission-critical services, such as public safety and emergency communications.

Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, West serves Fortune 1000 companies and other clients in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, retail, financial services, public safety, technology and healthcare. West has sales and operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America. For more information on West Corporation, please call 1-800-841-9000 or visit www.west.com.

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