Norwalk, CT – April XX, 2012 – TMC, a global, integrated media company, announced today that the DID Channel, sponsored by Iristel, has been launched as the newest addition to the TMCnet Online Community program.

The DID (Direct Inward Dialing) Channel is designed for decision-makers from service providers and enterprises seeking information regarding choosing the best methods of Inbound DID services for carriers, call centers and reseller service providers.  Information on the DID Channel addresses issues important to decision-makers in the telecommunication markets. Visitors to the DID Channel can find valuable resources such as feature articles, industry news, white papers, free product trials and e-demos.

The DID Channel can be found at:

“Iristel is pleased to join forces with TMC, the leader of communications and technology media,” said Samer Bishray, President and CEO of Iristel, a leading global provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services with headquarters in Toronto. “Taking advantage of TMCnet’s credibility and expertise in driving traffic will reinforce our branding and distinguish Iristel as a market leader in Inbound DID services and the telecommunications industry in general.“

The DID Channel provides service providers and businesses with information regarding the best approaches and equipment for Inbound DID. Iristel’s Inbound DID service is ideal for calling card companies, VoIP carriers, inbound call centers, CLEC’s and virtual carriers requiring local presence within several different locations in Canada or around the globe. This service is designed for carriers or enterprise customers that need to receive local calls within Canada.

“TMCnet welcomes Iristel’s DID Channel into our Online Channel program,” stated TMC President Dave Rodriguez. “Iristel is a well-respected DID provider that shares our vision of advancing new technologies. Our Online Channel program is a powerful channel-building vehicle assisting our partners in building their brands, while contributing to the vast array of valuable content which drives traffic to TMCnet, the most-visited communications and technology web site in the world.”

TMCnet is visited by nearly two million unique monthly visitors and generates more than 40 million page views every month, according to Webtrends.

About TMCnet Online Communities

TMCnet Online Communities are news-generated, content-rich sites that positions companies as the leading “go-to resource” for areas of interest in the communications and technology industry. To learn more about the Online Community program, please contact inquiry@tmcnet.com. You can also visit us online at http://www.tmcnet.com/Community/Default.aspx

About TMCnet

TMCnet is the world’s leading communications and technology website. As one of the most flexible, useful and fastest growing b-to-b technology sites on the Internet, its ability to provide RSS feeds and e-mail alerts by keyword and its automated press release posting application makes TMCnet an online innovator.

TMCnet is a full-service news portal providing a multitude of educational platforms including Global Online Communities, Channels, podcasts, webinars, white papers, TMCnet Mobile, industry communities and more.  A first-rate team of bloggers including Rich Tehrani and Tom Keating plus 100 contributing editors including Jon Arnold, Carl Ford and Gary Kim contribute to the quality and quantity of news, features and commentary covering VoIP, IP communications, CRM, contact center and information technology topics. TMCnet Videos includes daily video news coverage of the IP Communications space plus interviews with industry leaders and show coverage. For more information about TMC, visit www.tmcnet.com.

About Iristel

Established in 1999, Iristel is a leading global provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services with its headquarters in Toronto, Canada. The company was granted a carrier license by the Canadian Radio-Television Commission (CRTC) in 2000 and today it is a national VoIP service provider with the CRTC’s Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) designation in Canada. In addition, Iristel offers the broadest portfolio of IP services in Canada, including hosted IP PBX (private branch exchange), virtual faxing, virtual roaming, and global IP trunking products and services. Its expertise includes PBX and VPN (virtual private network) installations for enterprises with multiple locations. Iristel has also deployed multiple, redundant switching facilities and Points of Presence (PoPs) nationally resulting in the delivery of stable telecom business solutions to its customers. Currently Iristel owns the largest VoIP network in Canada, its coverage areas including cities in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, and soon Yukon and the Northwest Territories. More information about Iristel can be found at: http://www.iristel.ca.