FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2005
Media Contact: Melissa Hicks, Mosaic Marketing, 877.238.4045

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Whaleback Systems, a pioneering provider of IP business phone solutions for small and midsized businesses, announced Mike Shaffer has joined the company as lead architect.

Shaffer's engineering experience spans more than 25 years in the telecommunications industry. His expertise includes computer telephony, data communications, system architecture, and product development.

Most recently Shaffer served as senior director of project management at Brooktrout Technology where he managed the company's new product development. Shaffer has also led product technology, engineering and software development teams at high tech communications companies including Primary Rate Incorporated, Xircom and Netaccess, Inc. Shaffer holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.

"Mike is a respected telephony and data communications expert who is an invaluable asset to the Whaleback Systems' team," stated Wray West, co-founder and vice president of engineering for Whaleback Systems.

About Whaleback Systems
Whaleback Systems™ pioneered a cutting-edge business phone solution for small and midsized businesses that leverages the advantages of broadband. Unlike complex and costly conventional PBX systems, Whaleback's solution significantly reduces monthly telephone access and long distance expenses, seamlessly integrates with IT networks to simplify system management, and improves employee productivity by automating processes and streamlining communications among office, mobile, and remote employees. Whaleback Systems have linear expandability and a multitude of advanced features. For more information, visit www.WhalebackSystems.com.