OTTAWA, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- TalkSwitch(R), a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative telephone systems for small and multi-location businesses is proud to announce that it has been chosen the best VoIP system for small business by the readers of Small Business Computing Magazine, and has been awarded the magazine's 2008 Excellence in Technology Award in the VoIP category.

"We're extremely proud to be recognized in this way," said Jan Scheeren, President & CEO, TalkSwitch. "This award is golden because it comes from the professionals who choose and rely on TalkSwitch to run their businesses everyday. It's the best validation of the strong focus on customer usability that we've designed into all of our products, and is a clear indicator that TalkSwitch has the right owner-friendly(TM) approach when it comes to delivering phone systems to meet the unique needs of small business. We want to thank Small Business Computing, and especially its readers for this tremendous honor."

Unlike most other industry awards, the results of the 2008 Excellence in Technology Awards are based on nominations and votes from the readers. The awards were handed out in 26 different categories. TalkSwitch emerged victorious in the VoIP category over several companies, including Fonality. A complete list of winners from all categories is available at: http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/news/article.php/11520_3723026_3

TalkSwitch is showcasing its award-winning products at the Internet Telephony Conference & Expo in Miami, Florida from January 23 to 25, 2008. The company can be found in the Ontario Pavilion, Booth 511.

TalkSwitch has sold more than 30,000 phone systems with more than 180,000 users worldwide, far outstripping the installed base of most competitors, including Allworx.

TalkSwitch is the established market leader for unified communications, with its find me follow me capabilities, and patented cell phone integration features. TalkSwitch combines the very best capabilities of PBX, IP-PBX and Key Phone systems at an unbeatable value. Its hybrid phone systems are flexible, easy to use and manage, easy to sell and integrate, and are easily expanded to suit the needs of a growing business.

For testimonials from TalkSwitch customers, please visit http://www.talkswitch.com/pdf/talkswitch_files.pdf

All TalkSwitch telephone systems and complimentary products are available through authorized TalkSwitch resellers, or directly from http://www.talkswitch.com/.

Full details and specifications for all TalkSwitch products are available by visiting http://www.talkswitch.com/products

About TalkSwitch

TalkSwitch(R) designs and develops award-winning phone systems for small, multi-location and franchise businesses. Since its establishment in 1990, TalkSwitch has dedicated itself to developing the PBXs and IP PBXs that tens of thousands of small businesses across North America already rely on. With a growing global network of resellers, distributors and partners, TalkSwitch's fully hybrid phone systems are changing the way small businesses communicate. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.talkswitch.com/, or call us toll free in North America at 1.888.332.9322. In all other markets, please call +1.613.725.2980.

CONTACT: Chris Brennan, Public Relations Manager, TalkSwitch, (613)
725-2980 x 136, (888) 332-9322 x 136, cbrennan@talkswitch.com

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