NASHVILLE, TN — May 16, 2003 — Equinox Information Systems announced that PAETEC Corp. has upgraded to Protector 10.0 fraud detection software. The system enables telecom carriers to identify suspicious and fraudulent activity efficiently.

Mary Hochheimer, PAETEC's Fraud Manager, stated: "When PAETEC initially deployed Protector in 2001 it significantly reduced our telecom fraud costs" and noted the upgrade decision was straightforward based on prior success.

David West, Equinox Executive Vice President, commented that PAETEC's upgrade reflects "Equinox as the provider of the most advanced telecom fraud management solution."


About Equinox Information Systems
Founded in 1986, Equinox Information Systems serves hundreds of telecom industry clients worldwide. The company provides software applications for mediation, fraud detection, CDR administration, switch management, and network operations, supported by customer service expertise. For details, visit equinoxis.com or call (615) 612-1200.