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Excel Switching Named a Red Herring 100 Company

- Award Recognizes 100 Private Companies in North America That Drive the Technology Industry’s Future -

Hyannis, Mass. – May 11, 2005 – Excel Switching, a worldwide provider of carrier-class, open services platforms, media gateways, and media servers, today announced that it has been named one of the Red Herring 100 Private Companies of North America.

“Five years after the dot-com bubble burst, innovation and entrepreneurship are thriving. The companies on this list are proof,” said Red Herring editor-in-chief Joel Dreyfuss.

“Since its establishment in 1988, Excel has continually and successfully adapted to the rapidly changing telecommunications market,” said Marc Zionts, CEO of Excel Switching. “The key to Excel’s success has been its flexible technology, partner-focused business model, and accomplished management team that is committed to meeting evolving needs of service providers and enterprises worldwide. It is an honor for Excel’s management and business model to be recognized by Red Herring as one of the best in North America.”

Red Herring’s lists of private companies are an important part of the magazine’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google and eBay were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors as those that would change the way we live and work.

Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 900 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development. Red Herring 100 companies will be presenting their business model and strategy at the Red Herring Spring conference. Red Herring Spring will take place May 17-19 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, California.

About Red Herring Spring
Red Herring Spring is an invitation-only event for CEOs, select senior executives, and Venture Capitalists. Themed ‘The Dynamics of Disruptions’, Red Herring Spring 2005 will bring together executives from mostly private companies. These executives will be joined by senior executives from public companies and Venture Capitalists. Please contact Sean Raman at 650.428.2900 or email sraman@redherring.com if you would like to request an invitation to Red Herring Spring.

About Red Herring
Red Herring is the weekly magazine technology entrepreneurs, investors and industry observers read to stay ahead of the curve and to be better informed about the global marketplace. Red Herring covers technology, innovation, financial strategies, important personalities and trends that are transforming the world of business with unique insight, opinion and forward-looking analysis. Readers turn to Red Herring for knowledge to make strategic decisions, build companies and create a competitive advantage for their businesses. Red Herring articles, blogs, research and event information can be found online at www.redherring.com.

About Excel Switching Corporation
Founded in 1988, Excel Switching Corporation is a leading provider of carrier-class, media gateways, media servers, signaling gateways and enhanced service platforms for original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, and service providers worldwide. As a profitable company with over 125 customers worldwide, Excel addresses carriers' needs for profitable applications by delivering a family of platforms that bridge fixed, mobile and IP networks thereby lowering costs, improving call quality and simplifying network operations. By working closely with its Partners, Excel provides service providers with highly reliable, localized solutions designed to meet their immediate and future needs. For more information, visit www.ExcelSwitching.com.

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Press Contact

Geoff Spillane
Marketing Manager
Excel Switching Corp.
508-862-3091
gspillane@ExcelSwitching.com