Y3K and Fox Continue their Planned Expansion of Next-Gen Voice Network Agreement with Acme Packet Expands the Reach of the Network on a National Level SEATTLE, WA, Dec. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Y3K Secure Enterprise Software, Inc., (OTC/BB: YTHK), a leading provider of Secure Communication and Enterprise Software Systems and Solutions, announced today the signing of an agreement between its joint operating partner, Fox Communications, and Acme Packet to deploy Acme Packet's Net-Net(TM) session border controllers in their SIP-based voice over IP (VoIP) network. As Y3K prepares for the addition of VoIP to their unified communications package, they will use the Net-Net products to expand the reach of their network across the United States, thereby increasing traffic volume and revenue. "The Acme Packet session border controllers are an essential element in the development and expansion of our next-generation voice platform," said Jon Schnelz, Technical Director of Fox Communications. "We are building upon our strong reputation for high-quality, innovative products and services at affordable prices. With Acme Packet's session border controllers in our network, we continue with our planned growth from a regional to a national voice provider. Fox is projecting that the expansion of the next-generation voice network will double our revenue in the first year, with continued revenue growth over subsequent years." "This relationship with Acme Packet is an important piece in our ability to provide innovative and secure unified communication solutions to a national base of customers," stated King Cole, President of Y3K. "Due to our Joint Agreement with Fox, Y3K will receive 50% of the projected revenues from the sales of the next-generation voice network." Thanks to the multiprotocol support with interworking functionality in the Acme Packet session border controllers, Fox will be able to peer with other, previously incompatible SIP or H.323-based networks to maximize service reach and extend the addressable market for its services. Through this contract, Y3K and Fox will be able to offer a combination of voice, video and multimedia services with total confidence that the availability, quality and security will rival that of the PSTN service that its customers currently enjoy. The NAT traversal, topology hiding, admission control, DoS protection and high availability features of the Net-Net products are all critical to creating this confidence. About Acme Packet (http://www.acmepacket.com/) Acme Packet enables network service providers to deliver premium, interactive communications - voice, video and multimedia sessions - across IP network borders. Our award-winning Net-Net family of session border controllers satisfy critical security, service assurance and law enforcement requirements in wireline, wireless and cable networks. Established in August 2000 by networking industry veterans, Acme Packet is a privately held company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. For more information, contact us at +1 781.756.6800, or visit us at http://www.acmepacket.com/. About Fox Communications (http://www.foxinternet.com/) Fox Communications, located in Kirkland, Washington offers personalized communication plans and exceptional customer service for long distance, Internet connections, conference calling. For the past 16 years, Fox has provided thousands of residential and business customers with competitive rates while exceeding customer expectations. Customers are their top priority, and their success is built on the value they deliver. Fox offers all of the premium services that a business would expect with a conferencing plan, including toll-free access, operator-assisted calls and many more features, usually at half price or lower than that charged by the major carriers. About Y3K Secure Enterprise Software (http://www.ythk.com/) Founded in 1999, Y3K, Inc. initially started as a provider of Secure Internet commerce software. Through its experience with both businesses and consumers, Y3K has successfully made the transition to become a leading provider of secure enterprise software. Y3K's main product is the FusionPak Suite, which includes ICS (the most secure instant messaging (IM) system on the market today), CommerceManager (a state-of-the-art Internet commerce engine), Market Portal, a sophisticated business data management tool and other enterprise business software applications. This report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The information in this news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including statements as to the future performance of the company. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, product development acceptance, and the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties. DATASOURCE: Y3K Secure Enterprise Software, Inc. CONTACT: Y3K Secure Enterprise Software, Inc., Jennifer Stephens, (253) 284-2935,

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