For Additional Information Contact:
Brian Voss
Conference Plus, Inc.
1051 Woodfield Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone : 847/413-2790
Email : bvoss@conferenceplus.com
Web: www.conferenceplus.com
Westell’s ConferencePlus® Expands Global Audio and Video Bridge
Network
Native IP connections are now available in New York, Los Angeles, London and Hong Kong.
SCHAUMBURG, IL, February 9, 2010 – Conference Plus, Inc. (ConferencePlus®), a subsidiary of
Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), and a leading provider of global conferencing solutions,
announced today the expansion of their global Managed Bridge Services. This expansion makes its audio
and video bridge network in New York, Los Angeles, London and Hong Kong available for direct
connection to customers’ networks.
ConferencePlus’ Managed Bridge Services enable customers to achieve all the cost benefits of a
hardware/software solution while retaining all the advantages of traditional fully managed conferencing
service offerings. With this expansion, ConferencePlus now offers customers numerous choices to
minimize their transport expense and maximize their network utilization. In addition, ConferencePlus also
offers access to both dedicated and shared audio and video bridge platforms, along with the ability to
manage existing customer-owned bridge platforms. Customers can connect to the ConferencePlus
network using any carrier that has a presence in our commercial location facilities.
All ConferencePlus Managed Bridge deployments benefit from integration with My Account Dashboard,
ConferencePlus’ industry leading web portal, which includes full integration with WebEx™, Microsoft®
Live Meeting and IBM LotusLive™. Customers can also benefit from robust end-point and room
management systems and the ability to securely connect across disparate networks.
Since the initial deployments began, service volume has more than quadrupled, along with a significant
expansion in the number of implemented carrier interconnects for those services. “We’re seeing
substantial interest from customers of all sizes that can realize significant reductions in conferencing cost
with these solutions,” said Greg Doerr, Chief Operating Officer of ConferencePlus. “Customers have been
implementing Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (IP) networks for many years, and bringing their
conferencing services on-net represents the next logical step. By expanding our Managed Bridge Service
options, we are making it possible for a wider range of potential customers to take that next step. These
service options also offer greater pricing flexibility through both fixed price and more traditional usagebased models, depending on the options selected,” Mr. Doerr added.
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ConferencePlus is hosting an “Ask the Expert” live webinar on March 3 , 2011, at 12N CT, which will be
presented by Greg Doerr. Mr. Doerr will review ConferencePlus’ expanded Managed Bridge Services
offerings in detail. This event is intended to inform and assist IT and Telecommunications decisionmakers in determining whether Managed Bridge Services are a fit for their organization. Use the following
link to register for this complimentary live online event: http://bit.ly/idNT2t
About Conference Plus, Inc.
Conference Plus, Inc., a leading global provider of audio, video, webcasting and web conferencing
services, is dedicated to providing high quality, reliable conferencing services that customers trust with
their most important events. ConferencePlus is leading the way in providing innovative IP-based
collaboration solutions backed by proven technology and exceptional customer service. Headquartered in
Schaumburg, Illinois with an international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ConferencePlus is a subsidiary
of Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL). Additional information about ConferencePlus can be
obtained by visiting http://www.conferenceplus.com.
About Westell Technologies, Inc.
Westell Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a holding company for Westell, Inc. and
Conference Plus, Inc. Westell, Inc. designs, distributes, markets and services a broad range of
broadband customer-premises equipment, digital transmission, remote monitoring, power distribution and
demarcation products used by telephone companies and other telecommunications service
providers. Additional information can be obtained by visiting http://www.westell.com.