CBM of America, Inc. Independent, Intelligent Integrators… Network Mediation, Migration, Integration & Creation Prepared for BellSouth NTM/ BTAS Meeting Charleston, SC January 24, 2006 Michael Stephens, President & CEO Bob Braun, Vice-President EF&I Services South Tom Stilwell, Regional Sales Manager Chris Mount, Branch Manager GA Carl Magnuson, Design Engineer Adaptation : Protection : Skill : Survival

Do you know what today is? According to Health magazine, January 24 th is the most depressing day of the year. Health reports that its research looked at a variety of emotional, and stress factors, to proclaim Jan. 24, 2006 the years biggest downer day. Apparently, people feel as if there is a shadow over them; with low light levels creating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), holiday bills hitting the mailbox, and New Years resolutions already broken, depression is rampant.. (Palm Beach Post Times 01/22/2006) And you thought it was just because it was another NTM/BTAS meeting! But I know for sure that it really is the margaritas!

Another CBM Introduction What the heck are we going to talk about this time? After 15 years of presentations, and three years of BTAS dinners/meetings, how can we make it more interesting? No sales pitch from Mike??? Not a chance, but… After 15 years of presentations, and three years of BTAS dinners/meetings, how can we make it more interesting? No sales pitch from Mike??? Not a chance, but… We will try a work shop format this time, with less CBM marketing BS & history, and will do more information sharing. We will try a work shop format this time, with less CBM marketing BS & history, and will do more information sharing.

Our Agenda CBM/BellSouth Success Stories CBM/BellSouth Success Stories COWAN Rack,Stack & Staging Services Update COWAN Rack,Stack & Staging Services Update CBM New Services CBM New Services CBM New Product Offerings CBM New Product Offerings Conclusion Conclusion

Emergency deployment of equipment/cables for Katrina Disaster Recovery Emergency deployment of equipment/cables for Katrina Disaster Recovery TRCU3 Modem Replacement TRCU3 Modem Replacement CSCANS Applications & CO Switch Connections Migration (Siemens, Nortel, 5ESS, Stromberg) CSCANS Applications & CO Switch Connections Migration (Siemens, Nortel, 5ESS, Stromberg) CBM SmartCare Support Contract for spare parts maintenance/management for the BellSouth Corporate ATM Network (CBX500/GX550/PSAX) CBM SmartCare Support Contract for spare parts maintenance/management for the BellSouth Corporate ATM Network (CBX500/GX550/PSAX) 2005 CBM/BellSouth Success Stories

New Orleans… Nine months later! Who could have imagined?

CBM helped just a little… Delivered (3) pre-configured (4) shelf Datakit nodes/circuit packs within 2 weeks of the disaster (25 year old technology, delivered like new) Delivered (3) pre-configured (4) shelf Datakit nodes/circuit packs within 2 weeks of the disaster (25 year old technology, delivered like new) Shipped over (100) custom cables/patch panels in one week. Shipped over (100) custom cables/patch panels in one week. Provided on-going technical support to assist in the provisioning of new circuits for new nodes Provided on-going technical support to assist in the provisioning of new circuits for new nodes Deployed (15) DT-9480s for MLT back-up circuits Deployed (15) DT-9480s for MLT back-up circuits (Thanks Randy Beech, Jan Sharpe, Frank Phillips, Jill Carter, Mike Boren, Melvin Tyler, & Barron Cain) It was our privilege to help.

Problem: Aging & Failing technology needed to be replaced Aging & Failing technology needed to be replaced Solution requirements: Seamless migration for legacy protocol was required Seamless migration for legacy protocol was required Need to Utilize COWAN infrastructure for transport Need to Utilize COWAN infrastructure for transport Must be cost effective and efficient Must be cost effective and efficient Thanks Don Parker & Todd Castner Thanks Don Parker & Todd Castner TRCU3 Modem Replacement & Migration to COWAN

COWAN Network TRCU3 Applied Innovations Switch End User *TRCU – Transmission Rate Converter Unit RAD Modem RAD Modem DB25 RS-232 X.25 Link Back-To-Back modems allow for transport of X.25 circuits to Applied Innovations switch (Provided isolated ground plane protection) TRCU3 Modem Replacement

COWAN Network TRCU3 TCP/IP (Switch) End User DB25 RS-232 X.25 LinkCAT5 Ethernet link DT-9480 configured for X.25 PAD service Makes individual X.25 virtual circuits accessible Via telnet to an IP address and TCP port number Preserves integrity of the isolated ground plane in the C/O by using an ethernet connection *TRCU – Transmission Rate Converter Unit TRCU3 Modem Replacement & Migration to COWAN

We have been applying the Datakit Model to Cisco and it works! We have been applying the Datakit Model to Cisco and it works! Remember AT&T/Lucent? Its déjà vu all over again!!! Remember AT&T/Lucent? Its déjà vu all over again!!! Combining new and refurbished for the best of all worlds ($$) Combining new and refurbished for the best of all worlds ($$) Customized Patch Panels & Cables for efficient installations Customized Patch Panels & Cables for efficient installations 24X7X365 Inventory Availability (We ship anytime) 24X7X365 Inventory Availability (We ship anytime) 5 Year CBM Advance/ Exchange warranty (new & refurb) 5 Year CBM Advance/ Exchange warranty (new & refurb) Pre-provisioning, Rack, Stack & Staging Services are growing Pre-provisioning, Rack, Stack & Staging Services are growing (Deployed over 1200 switches/700 routers in 2005) (Deployed over 1200 switches/700 routers in 2005) As BellSouths COWAN network matures, CBM will be there! As BellSouths COWAN network matures, CBM will be there! (Just like with Datakit, when BellSouth is ready, so will CBM) (Just like with Datakit, when BellSouth is ready, so will CBM) Its worth mentioning again… CBM knows Cisco too!(Authorized Premier Reseller)

CSCANS IP Migration Project CBM has been modifying the CSCANS host software to allow for the eventual migration of facility connected switch applications. This migration will allow switch traffic to ride the BS IP-Based COWAN infrastructure. CBM has been modifying the CSCANS host software to allow for the eventual migration of facility connected switch applications. This migration will allow switch traffic to ride the BS IP-Based COWAN infrastructure. In 2005, the DT Port Multi-Protocol Access Device was also enhanced by Datatek to support the Siemens EWSD FTAM Protocol. As a result, of our joint efforts, DT4180s were deployed in over (60) BellSouth COs. In 2005, the DT Port Multi-Protocol Access Device was also enhanced by Datatek to support the Siemens EWSD FTAM Protocol. As a result, of our joint efforts, DT4180s were deployed in over (60) BellSouth COs. Deployment of DT-4180s allows for the concentration of Deployment of DT-4180s allows for the concentration of diverse switch connectivity (BX25, X25, LTCN, SLM) diverse switch connectivity (BX25, X25, LTCN, SLM) The criticality and reliability of the COWAN network is magnified more, now, than ever. The criticality and reliability of the COWAN network is magnified more, now, than ever.

CBM SmartCare Support Services BellSouth ATM Corporate Network Problem: BellSouth was not satisfied with their current supplier of maintenance sparing and parts management for ATM equipment (Lucent CBX500/GX550/PSAX) BellSouth was not satisfied with their current supplier of maintenance sparing and parts management for ATM equipment (Lucent CBX500/GX550/PSAX) Solution requirements: Supplier must have a successful track record of support with BellSouth Supplier must have a successful track record of support with BellSouth Supplier must provide on-line access to parts history and inventory Supplier must provide on-line access to parts history and inventory Supplier must provide on-line trouble call reporting system 24X7X365 Supplier must provide on-line trouble call reporting system 24X7X365 Supplier must provide warehouse space to house BellSouth inventory Supplier must provide warehouse space to house BellSouth inventory Supplier must have services contract with BellSouth Supplier must have services contract with BellSouth Must be cost effective and efficient Must be cost effective and efficient Thanks to Michael Vance & Rose Barksdale. Thanks to Michael Vance & Rose Barksdale.

Additional Services from Our web based products are growing. BellSouth Online ATM Parts Inventory Tracking System BellSouth Online ATM Parts Inventory Tracking System BellSouth Online COWAN Order Tracking System BellSouth Online COWAN Order Tracking System CBM SmartCare Trouble Call Reporting and Tracking (Used for BellSouth BNS/VCS Datakit and ATM Support Contracts) CBM SmartCare Trouble Call Reporting and Tracking (Used for BellSouth BNS/VCS Datakit and ATM Support Contracts) Online Search & Quote Request System Online Search & Quote Request System (just released) (just released)

COWAN RS&S Update (Bob Braun & Carl Magnuson) Rack, Stack & Staging the Cisco 4503/06/09

New Patch Panel Products You asked for it, you got it!

CBM 48 Port RJ45-23 Pass Thru Patch Panel

Mounted in COWAN Bay (Front View)

Fiber Driver is NEBS Certified!

New Product Offerings Authorized Gold Level reseller for MRV products Authorized Gold Level reseller for MRV products MRV Carrier Class products are Central Office NEBS Certified MRV Carrier Class products are Central Office NEBS Certified In 2004, MRV purchased Luminent Corporation which made it one of the most prominent fiber optic solutions providers in the world In 2004, MRV purchased Luminent Corporation which made it one of the most prominent fiber optic solutions providers in the world The Fiber Driver Family, has a modular design, has redundant power, and is extremely cost effective. The Fiber Driver Family, has a modular design, has redundant power, and is extremely cost effective. This device was evaluated, during the CSCANS deployment, for Central Offices where the distance from the DT-4180 to the COWAN 2950 switch connection exceeded the 300 limitation for ethernet cables. This device was evaluated, during the CSCANS deployment, for Central Offices where the distance from the DT-4180 to the COWAN 2950 switch connection exceeded the 300 limitation for ethernet cables. Unfortunately, this product was not selected because a similar device (Canoga Perkins) was already in use within BellSouth. The MRV Fiber Driver family is more cost effective than the incumbent product. Unfortunately, this product was not selected because a similar device (Canoga Perkins) was already in use within BellSouth. The MRV Fiber Driver family is more cost effective than the incumbent product. This is just a sample of the many products that MRV manufactures, IE Terminal Servers, optical transport devices, etc. This is just a sample of the many products that MRV manufactures, IE Terminal Servers, optical transport devices, etc.

Fiber Driver T1/E1 & FE with Remote Management Combines E1/T1 with Ethernet/Fast Ethernet over one Full Duplex fiber optic link - optimizes use of existing fiber plant while extending reach of E1/T1 services Combines E1/T1 with Ethernet/Fast Ethernet over one Full Duplex fiber optic link - optimizes use of existing fiber plant while extending reach of E1/T1 services 802.3ah remote provisioning and management - eliminates expensive truck rolls 802.3ah remote provisioning and management - eliminates expensive truck rolls SFP trunk port interface - change optics as needed quickly and easily SFP trunk port interface - change optics as needed quickly and easily 10/100Base-TX (RJ-45) port with Auto-Negotiation of speed and MDI / MDI-X - plug-n-play connectivity with any standards compliant Ethernet device 10/100Base-TX (RJ-45) port with Auto-Negotiation of speed and MDI / MDI-X - plug-n-play connectivity with any standards compliant Ethernet device Standard T1 (RJ-48) or E1 (BNC) interface - interoperable with standard E1/T1 Standard T1 (RJ-48) or E1 (BNC) interface - interoperable with standard E1/T1 Link distance of up to 120+ km over Single Mode fiber - cost effective service deployment over extended distances Link distance of up to 120+ km over Single Mode fiber - cost effective service deployment over extended distances

Fiber Driver 2-Channel TDMs Transports two Gigabit-speed data channels (GbE or FC) over one bidirectional trunk using a single wavelength – optimizes the utilization of existing fiber plant and available wavelengths Transports two Gigabit-speed data channels (GbE or FC) over one bidirectional trunk using a single wavelength – optimizes the utilization of existing fiber plant and available wavelengths Network transparent operation – does not alter data or packet framing Network transparent operation – does not alter data or packet framing SFP interfaces – add/change optics as needed, create a WDM wavelength-specific trunk SFP interfaces – add/change optics as needed, create a WDM wavelength-specific trunk Trunk link redundancy with <100 ns switchover – eliminates loss of service in the event of primary link failure, essential for mission-critical applications Trunk link redundancy with <100 ns switchover – eliminates loss of service in the event of primary link failure, essential for mission-critical applications Applications: Fiber limited installations, Mission-critical services requiring maximum up time, Sub-wavelength aggregation for WDM transport Applications: Fiber limited installations, Mission-critical services requiring maximum up time, Sub-wavelength aggregation for WDM transport

Fiber Driver XFP-to-XFP Provides XFP-to-XFP interface connectivity Provides XFP-to-XFP interface connectivity Media conversion Media conversion Lambda conversion Lambda conversion WDM WDM Supports data rates from 9.95 to Gbps Supports data rates from 9.95 to Gbps SONET OC-192, 10 Gig Ethernet, 10 Gig Fiber Channel, SONET OC-192 over FEC, and G.709. SONET OC-192, 10 Gig Ethernet, 10 Gig Fiber Channel, SONET OC-192 over FEC, and G.709. Delivers Greater flexibility and scalability Delivers Greater flexibility and scalability Add/Change optics and adjust data rates as needed Add/Change optics and adjust data rates as needed Maintain single item inventory Maintain single item inventory Supports Link Integrity Notification (LIN) Supports Link Integrity Notification (LIN) Includes support for XFP specific features: Includes support for XFP specific features: Digital Diagnostics Digital Diagnostics XFP loopback and line loopback XFP loopback and line loopback Analog hardware monitoring Analog hardware monitoring

Conclusion For over 15 years, CBM has been customer driven and BellSouth has played a major role in our success. Thanks for all of the opportunities. For over 15 years, CBM has been customer driven and BellSouth has played a major role in our success. Thanks for all of the opportunities. Our continued success is dependent on the ideas that you provide us, and are measured by how quickly we can respond with cost effective and high quality solutions. Our continued success is dependent on the ideas that you provide us, and are measured by how quickly we can respond with cost effective and high quality solutions. We hope that BellSouth will continue to leverage CBM, and all of our resources, so that we can help you address all of your technology challenges. We hope that BellSouth will continue to leverage CBM, and all of our resources, so that we can help you address all of your technology challenges.