NASHVILLE, TN — June 22, 2004 — Equinox Information Systems announced that Buyers United, Inc., a telecommunications services reseller based in Bluffdale, Utah, has deployed Protector 10 for fraud detection. The software monitors both traditional telecom traffic and voice over IP calls to identify fraudulent activity.
Protector 10 detects fraud by comparing customer usage patterns against expected behavior. The technology has assisted hundreds of carriers over sixteen years in reducing fraud losses through real-time, rules-based monitoring.
Linda Huffman, Buyers United's Fraud Director, stated: "Buyers United selected Protector 10 because of its ability to quickly concentrate on suspect and fraudulent activity."
Scott Welch, Buyers United's CIO, remarked: "This was one of the easiest system implementations I have ever been a part of."
David West, Equinox Executive Vice President, commented: "We are excited that Buyers United has elected to implement Protector 10. Not only is Protector 10 the most cost-effective fraud management system available, it is also a proven application with hundreds of licenses deployed worldwide."
About Buyers United
UCN, a division of Buyers United, Inc. (OTC: BYRS), provides carrier services including long distance, data, and advanced contact handling solutions to business customers.
About Equinox Information Systems
Founded in 1986, Equinox Information Systems serves the telecommunications industry with software solutions for mediation, fraud detection, CDR administration, and network management. To learn more, visit equinoxis.com or call (615) 612-1200.