Ubiquity Software Selected by Global Crossing as SIP Platform Preferred Supplier for Global IP Network Expansion

Ubiquity Software(LSE: UBQ) and Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) today announced the executionof a multi-year, multimillion dollar agreement whereby Ubiquity Softwarewill become a preferred supplier for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)Application Server technology in Global Crossing's global, IP network.

Under the agreement, Global Crossing will use Ubiquity's SIP ApplicationServer (SIP A/S) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) service creationenvironment to develop, deploy and manage a new generation of IP-basedservices, and to migrate existing legacy applications to Global Crossing'sglobal IP platform. Global Crossing currently plans to deploy severalapplications including VoIP Interactive Voice Response and VoIP NetworkTransfer.

In connection with the agreement, INUK Networks, a partner of Ubiquity,entered into a separate agreement to purchase Voice over Internet Protocol(VoIP) services from Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited(GCUK). The services will be part of a triple-play offering to be launchedby INUK Networks later this year, providing university students broadbandInternet access, IPTV and VoIP.

As a worldwide provider of IP voice, video and data services to more than600 cities in 60 countries and six continents, Global Crossing isresponding aggressively to the demand for new and innovative IP-basedapplications and services. Global Crossing selected Ubiquity's SIP A/S forits rapid service-creation capabilities and advanced SOOF-based SOA,operational cost savings potential, and the ability to address newcustomers with new and innovative services that extend its marketleadership as an IP carrier.

"The Ubiquity SIP Application Server platform strengthens our IParchitecture and supports our strategy to rapidly offer new and innovativeIP services to enterprise and carrier customers worldwide," said DanEnright, EVP Operations, Global Crossing.

"By selecting Ubiquity as a strategic supplier, Global Crossing continuesits leadership as an innovative IP-based service provider," said IanMcLaren, CEO at Ubiquity Software. "Global Crossing's use of Ubiquity's SIPA/S will accelerate their implementation of next-generation IP networks.This allows Global Crossing to build applications that support theintroduction of innovative new services, quickly and seamlessly, whilebringing competitive advantage to their customers."

Ubiquity's SIP Application Server (SIP A/S)

Ubiquity's SIP A/S is an "open," standards-based service creation platformthat has been selected by carriers to enable the rapid development anddeployment of a broad range of advanced communications services. SIP A/Sis a high-performance software platform designed specifically fortelecommunications applications to allow carriers to offer innovativevoice, data, and video services. The SIP A/S offers a programmable,horizontal platform that makes it easy to add new features and applicationsto carrier networks.

Ubiquity's SOA and Developer Tools

The launch of the Ubiquity Developer Network (UDN) builds on Ubiquity'sdeveloper strategy, following the recent announcement of Ubiquity's ServiceOriented Object Framework (SOOF) Appcelerator Service Oriented Architecture(SOA), developer tools for Ubiquity's "open" SIP A/S platform. Appceleratorprovides a unique SOA development environment on top of the UbiquityJSR116-compliant SIP Servlet Container for unparalleled system performanceand efficiency. Additionally, Ubiquity Developer Studio (UDS), inconjunction with the Appcelerator product set, provides a unified set oftools that enable highly modular application and services development.Ubiquity Developer Edition (UDE) provides developers with a developmentversion of Ubiquity's award-winning SIP A/S to simplify development,testing and debugging of applications built on the Ubiquity SIP A/S.

About Ubiquity Software

Founded in 1993, Ubiquity Software (LSE: UBQ) is revolutionizing thecommunications marketplace with solutions that enable service providers toquickly develop and deploy innovative revenue-generating services. Ubiquityoffers deployment platforms, applications, development tools andintegration technology for converged voice, video and data services.Ubiquity's SIP Application Server (SIP A/S) is the preferred servicesdeployment platform standard for the world's leading telecommunicationscarriers. Through the Ubiquity Developer Network (UDN), Ubiquity partnerswith leading network equipment vendors, system integrators, ISVs, anddevelopers to bring new multimedia communications solutions to a rapidlychanging global market. Ubiquity is headquartered in Cardiff, Wales withcorporate offices in Ottawa, Canada and Redwood City, CA, with salesoffices in Japan and China. For more information, visitwww.ubiquitysoftware.com or email info@ubiquitysoftware.com.

About Global Crossing

Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) provides telecommunications solutions overthe world's first integrated global IP-based network. Its core networkconnects more than 300 cities in 28 countries worldwide, and deliversservices to more than 600 cities in 60 countries and 6 continents aroundthe globe. The company's global sales and support model matches the networkfootprint and, like the network, delivers a consistent customer experienceworldwide.

Global Crossing IP services are global in scale, linking the world'senterprises, governments and carriers with customers, employees andpartners worldwide in a secure environment that is ideally suited forIP-based business applications, allowing e-commerce to thrive. The companyoffers a full range of managed data and voice products including GlobalCrossing IP VPN Service, Global Crossing Managed Services and GlobalCrossing VoIP services, to 36 percent of the Fortune 500, as well as 700carriers, mobile operators and ISPs.

Please visit www.globalcrossing.com for more information about GlobalCrossing.

Statements in this press release about expected future events and financialresults are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties thatcould cause the actual results to differ materially, including risksreferenced from time to time in Global Crossings filings with theSecurities and Exchange Commission. Global Crossing undertakes no duty toupdate information contained in this press release or in other publicdisclosures at any time.

Ubiquity Contacts:Ubiquity Public Relations Firm:Allison & PartnersCatherine BergstromEmail Contact+1 415-277-4927

Ubiquity Media Relations - NorAm:Mike RosenbaumEmail Contact+1 650-413-7109

Ubiquity Media Relations - EMEA:Naresh ChouhanEmail Contact+44 7968-580812

Ubiquity Investor Relations:David BoydEmail Contact+44 2920-817545+44 7764-905135

Global Crossing Contacts:Tisha KreslerEmail Contact+1 973-937-0146

Mish DesmidtEuropeEmail Contact+ 44 (0) 1256-732-866

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