SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Government Telecommunications, Inc. (GTI) is very pleased to enter into a partnering agreement with Teltronics, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TELT) , a world class manufacturer of high quality, dependable communications systems. Under the new venture, GTI will market and sell the Teltronics small- to- medium sized telecommunications systems to the Federal Government under a GSA Schedule Contract Teaming Agreement. The Teltronics systems fulfill the growth in the government's TDM and VoIP telecommunications requirements at very cost effective prices. This relationship is viewed as a definite benefit for both GTI and Teltronics along with the Federal Government customer.

According to Richard Begando, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Teltronics, "The power, flexibility and reliability offered by Teltronics communication products have earned us a loyal following in the Government industry worldwide. The teaming of Teltronics and GTI strengthens our commitment in providing the Government with state-of -the-art communications services and support."

Stephen Wood, CEO and President of GTI, comments "The partnership with Teltronics will be a key business arrangement for GTI as we continue our efforts on offering the Federal Government premier solutions that meet the ever-growing demand for VoIP capable systems, based on national standards for compatibility and mandated requirements."

Teltronics provides global voice and data solutions to the largest school district in the USA, government networks worldwide including North, Central and South America, Eastern and Western Europe, Asia the Middle East and Africa.

GTI, through its government contracts, has provided government agencies with professional technical services and telecommunications technologies ranging from the design and implementation of Voice/LAN infrastructure cabling, to PBX and Voice Mail, Voice and Video, SONET, Teleconferencing, AVI integration for classrooms, paging systems, and wireless network systems.

Current GTI customers include: The Department of Justice, GSA FTS, the Social Security Administration, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, the Department of Justice, U.S. Postal Service, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and others.

About Government Telecommunications, Inc.:

Government Telecommunications, Inc., a Small Business entity since 1986, manages the implementation and installation of voice, data, video, and networking solutions (LAN/WAN/MAN) to government clients throughout the United States. GTI has completed thousands of telecommunications and infrastructure (inside plant/outside plant cabling) projects for departments and agencies of the Federal Government. GTI has the experience, knowledge and infrastructure established to easily handle the critical requirements and support necessary at all the diverse locations the government has, including the capability to quickly provide support from the Pacific Basin to the Caribbean area. Currently, GTI provides telecommunications systems support at 1400 SSA sites and at 4400 USDA sites nationwide. Further information regarding GTI can be found at their web site, http://www.govtel.com/.

About Teltronics:

Teltronics, Inc. is a leading global provider of communications solutions and services that help businesses excel. The Company manufactures telephone switching systems and software for small-to-large size businesses, government, and 911 public safety communications centers. Teltronics offers a full suite of Contact Center solutions -- software, services and support -- to help their clients satisfy customer interactions. Teltronics also provides remote maintenance hardware and software solutions to help large organizations and regional telephone companies effectively monitor and maintain their voice and data networks. The Company serves as an electronic contract-manufacturing partner to customers in the U.S. and overseas. Further information regarding Teltronics can be found at their web site, http://www.teltronics.com/.

CONTACT: Cris Crisostomo, VP Bus. Management, of Government
Telecommunications, Inc., +1-703-323-1334, cc@govtel.com; or Ewen R. Cameron,
President & CEO, Teltronics, Inc., +1-941-753-5000, ecameron@teltronics.com

Web site: http://www.teltronics.com/
http://www.govtel.com/