Vertical Xcelerator IP™ Wins 2007 TMC Labs Innovation Award

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Nov. 19, 2007) -- Vertical Communications (VRCC.OB) (“Vertical”), a leading provider of next-generation, IP-based phone systems and applications that help businesses better serve their customers, announced that it will conduct its first quarter 2008 teleconference on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Teleconference Information
To participate in the teleconference, please dial 1-866-700-5192. Please refer to teleconference pass code 55595824. A replay of the teleconference will be available beginning November 22, 2007 at approximately 6:15 p.m. Eastern time through November 29, 2007. To listen to the replay, dial 1-888-286-8010, teleconference pass code 10697343.

About Vertical
Vertical Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of next-generation IP-based voice and data communications systems for business. Vertical combines voice and data technologies with business process understanding to deliver integrated IP-PBX and application solutions that enhance customer service and business productivity. Vertical’s customers are leading companies of all sizes and include CVS/pharmacy, Staples and Apria Healthcare. Vertical is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. and delivers its solutions through a worldwide network of systems integrators, resellers and distributors. For more information, please visit www.vertical.com.

Financial Community Contact:
Ken Clinebell
Vertical Communications, Inc.
kclinebell@vertical.com
941-554-5000 x1513

Press Contact:
Stephanie Fox Muller
Vertical Communications, Inc.
sfoxmuller@vertical.com
617-354-0600 x4160