iSkoot's Mobile VoIP Solution Achieves Carrier-Class Interoperability With Cisco IP Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) Architecture


BARCELONA, Spain, February 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- iSkoot mobile software to be demonstrated with Cisco at Mobile World 
Congress

iSkoot, the leading provider of carrier-friendly mobile VoIP solutions,
today announced the successful completion of iSkoot's integration and
interoperability testing with the Cisco AS5000 Series Universal Gateway and
the Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch -- a carrier-class softswitch that performs
signaling and call-control tasks to interconnect next-generation IP networks
to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

The iSkoot mobile software will be showcased in the Cisco booth at the
2008 Mobile World Congress. This demonstration recognizes the iSkoot and
Cisco's combined solution has been already been successfully deployed by
mobile operators in Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Hong Kong,
and the UK, and provides for unique mobile-to-VoIP calling capabilities over
the voice channel. The iSkoot mobile software will be available for hands-on
demonstration at Cisco's Mobile World Congress exhibit booth #8A5, in Hall 8,
from February 11-14th in Barcelona, Spain.

"We're excited to be working with Cisco and their state-of-the-art,
carrier-class technology to enable seamless integration with carrier networks
worldwide," said Jacob Guedalia, Chief Operations Officer at iSkoot. "As a
result of our successful interoperability testing, iSkoot's mobile solution
is now commercially deployed by mobile operators around the globe. We're
honored that Cisco is recognizing this achievement by featuring our software
at the Mobile World Congress."

"As the Internet increasingly becomes the foundation for all mobile
communications, the Cisco Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network
architecture provides the scalability, openness, and reliability that service
providers need to deploy innovative applications such as iSkoot and deliver
new profitable services to their subscribers," said Jon Hindle, director of
mobility marketing at Cisco.

About iSkoot

With offices in Cambridge, Mass., San Francisco and Israel, iSkoot is
dedicated to enabling mobile Internet voice and chat services. iSkoot
software allows users to view their buddy lists, make and receive Internet
calls, and enjoy instant messaging using nearly any mobile handset. Supported
on native platforms (Symbian S60, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, UIQ, and Palm)
as well as J2ME and BREW platforms, iSkoot uses proprietary technology and
has many patents pending for its unique client server protocol and
interfaces, Mobile-to-Skype gateway and integrated presence system. For more
information, visit http://www.iskoot.com

iSkoot is a trademark of iSkoot Inc. All other trademarks, service marks
and company names are the property of their respective owners.

Web site: http://www.iskoot.com

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