HOUSTON - Jan. 12, 2005 - In a move to give customers enhanced access to its expertise in IP, converged and traditional networking solutions, NextiraOne has shifted its focus to bring sales and service delivery decision-making authority closer to those customers. The company has appointed general managers to head its new Central, Western, Eastern and National Markets business units. Ernie Wallerstein has been selected as the senior vice president of sales and marketing for NextiraOne. In addition, he will serve as the general manager of the Central region.

"With our new reorganization around major markets, it's more important than ever to make sure our sales and marketing tools, processes and key performance indicators are aligned for success," said NextiraOne CEO Dale Booth. "Ernie was appointed to this position because he has the leadership qualities to help transition our teams to the new business model to ensure we achieve our growth and profitability goals."

With more than 15 years of sales and telecommunications management experience, Ernie Wallerstein has amassed a wealth of skills and knowledge. Before joining NextiraOne, he was director of mid-market sales in the Americas for Genesys Laboratories Inc. Prior to Genesys, he was one of the original employees of Apropos Technology Inc., a publicly traded CRM and contact-center solutions company.

About NextiraOne
NextiraOne North America is a leading provider of integrated enterprise network, IP telephony, voice and data solutions and services that enable effective business communications. Built on a foundation of telecommunications industry experience dating back to the 1970s, the company's expertise ranges from planning to the implementation, support and management of traditional, IP and converged voice and data communications networks. NextiraOne also provides solutions featuring best-in-class technologies from leading manufacturers and vendors. The company offers consultation and solutions development ranging from contact center applications to network professional services. The NextiraOne companies enjoy a rich history that has been woven from the fabric of Williams Communications Solutions, Milgo Solutions, Racal-Datacom, Timeplex and Executone. For more information, please visit www.NextiraOne.com.

NextiraOne is owned by Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com), a global acquisition firm specializing in the strategic operation of mission-critical services and solutions businesses according to a unique M&A&O^SM model of value creation.

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