ATLANTA -- Verso Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSO - News), a global provider of next generation network solutions, announced today that Latin American broadband internet and telephony provider BroadBandTech has selected and installed the Verso MetroNet VoIP Overlay solution, including the Verso Back Office Solution (VBO), an integrated back office application that supports administration, provisioning and billing.

The MetroNet VoIP Overlay solution integrates and packages a standard set of features and capabilities which includes the Verso Clarent® endpoint (Class-5) and tandem (Class-4) switching technologies, as well as other core capabilities and services including the optional back office component that helps in the management of the solution. The Verso Back Office solution monitors and controls all traffic on the network, allowing efficient route management, account status monitoring, and billing tracking. Rates and routes to and from various interconnect carrier networks can be updated dynamically, and multiple rate plans are supported. The solution also provides PIN generation for prepaid cards and corporate accounts as well as providing a web interface that enables customers to check account balances.

BroadBandTech is currently utilizing Verso's Class 5 Softswitch, VBO, IP Centrex and voice mail solutions. The combination drives call control and signaling, provisioning and monitoring, hosted PBX capabilities and messaging services.

"Because we have network infrastructure deployed throughout a vast territory, we required a provisioning and billing solution that was IP-based, scaleable and cost effective," said Carlos Morea, chief executive officer, BroadBandTech. "After a thorough evaluation of the leading softswitch manufacturers in the industry, we selected Verso because they provide the unbeatable combination of a leading softswitch with a fully integrated back office solution, as well as local support and expertise. This combination allows us to seamlessly integrate the Verso offering into our existing network without any major complications."

Verso Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSO)