LOUISVILLE, KY and ATLANTA, GA, - March 28, 2006 - Smoothstone IP Communications, a nationwide provider of managed IP communications solutions and X4 Communications, one of the nation's largest Master Agencies, announced today that they have formed a partnership to deliver Smoothstone solutions to medium-sized enterprises nationwide, through X4's extensive agent network.

"X4's focus is the same as Smoothstone's -- exceeding customer expectations," said Chuck Piazza, vice president of sales for Smoothstone. "X4 provides unmatched support for its Agents, just as Smoothstone provides industry-leading service to its partners and clients. Together, X4 and Smoothstone will deliver truly enterprise-class features and better performance, at a lower total cost of ownership."

The Smoothstone-X4 partnership will offer SmoothstoneCOMPLETE, which includes Voice and Video over IP, WAN services and unified messaging and group collaboration tools, all over a nationwide, IP over MPLS network. Unique features include customized Automated Call Distribution, Voicemails and Faxes as Emails, and detailed Call Reporting, as well as NetStalk™ -- Smoothstone's unique and Web-portal-based client WAN Management tool. The partnership will also offer VoIP trunking carrier services to TDM and IP-based on client premise equipment. As part of its Smoothstone Authorized Partner Program, Smoothstone will provide X4 with comprehensive sales, marketing, training and technical support.

"X4 Communications exists for one reason: to simplify the telecommunications experience for customers and agents," said Steve Braverman, X4's CEO. "Smoothstone IP Communications" motto is "Simply Smarter." What better match could there be? Our Agents are going to earn a bundle delivering the only fully managed, top-to-bottom, end-to-end and front-to-back hosted VoIP solution on the market today. Our Agents' clients are going to save a bundle through lower totals cost of ownership."

About X4 Communications
X4 was formed by three independent master agencies to offer premier level telecommunications services to the agent sales channel. Now unified, X4 Communications offers agents a full suite of products, pre/post-sales support and soon, access to our fully automated backroom software. X4's mission is to "set the standard for the next generation master agency and provide the best agent experience through unparalleled support and cutting edge technology."

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