Clarus Systems' CTO to Present IP Telephony Solutions at IT Expo and CIPTUG

REDWOOD SHORES - (October 5, 2006) - Richard Whitehead, CTO of Clarus Systems, will present strategies for maximizing IP telephony security, availability, and ROI at two major industry shows next week. Mr. Whitehead's upcoming presentations include:

• What: A case study presentation outlining how Menlo College effectively deployed Cisco IP phones across its campus, while managing telecommunications expenditures. This presentation will discuss how Menlo College uses ClarusIPC testing and reporting software to improve the availability and ROI of its IP telephony environment.
• When: Tuesday, October 10 at 2:15 p.m.
• Where: Internet Telephony Conference & Expo West San Diego Convention Center, San Diego California
• What: "IP Telephony Security - It's More Than Just Data Security"
• When: Thursday, October 12 at 12:00 p.m.
• Where: CIPTUG 2006 Annual Conference, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Richard Whitehead: Network & Telecom Expertise
Richard Whitehead is responsible for the technical direction, product strategy and the development of technology partnerships for Clarus Systems. His rich technical background includes 25 years of specialized experience with communications, network management and counter-espionage technologies. Previously he was vice president of Strategic Technologies for Micromuse. His career also includes data communications projects for the UK Ministry of Defense and LAN, WAN and emerging network management technologies for Retix Systems and Spider Networks (now part of Intel). Richard is a former chair of the DMTF Telecommunications working group, and was a charter contributor to the TMF's NGOSS Architecture.

About Clarus Systems, Inc.
Clarus Systems, Inc. (www.clarussystems.com) provides integrated voice service management, testing and monitoring solutions for IP Communication and Contact Center deployments, upgrades and transformations. Privately held and based in Redwood City, Calif., Clarus Systems is widely recognized for its award-winning application, ClarusIPC®, which maximizes system availability based on the company’s four pillars of automated testing, performance management, configuration management and business intelligence. Clarus Systems' management solutions ensure ongoing, validated telephony environments that empower unified communications. The company attributes its success to its roster of elite Global 2000 enterprises, system integrators, and managed service providers within the financial services, aerospace & energy, and public sector & education market segments. ©2008 Clarus Systems, Inc. ClarusIPC® , Empowering Unified Communications, and the Clarus Systems logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Clarus Systems, Inc. Other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Company Contact:
Sally A. Egan
Marketing Director
Clarus Systems, Inc.
215-527-6849
segan@clarussystems.com

Lisa Sheeran
Sheeran/Jager Communication
510.724.2267
sheeran@earthlink.net