munications a convenience. It is a necessity. Businesses need to be able to transmit and receive information in order to keep them competitive in today's world. People need access to 911 emergency services and hospitals and doctors need access to lifeline services for the care of patients. As the world continues to change and advance technologically, the demands are going to continue on the telecommunications world. With this in mind, a company would want to have a switch in place that can grow and change, both easily and inexpensively, with the demands of the market. The AT&T 5ESS-2000 Switch is the right tool for this job. A key strategic advantage of the 5ESS-2000 Switch is its modular design. This design allows ongoing enhancements to be added easily and cost-effectively, but more importantly, it enables quick changes to communication networks to accommodate market, regulatory or technology changes. I feel that the AT&T 5ESS-2000 Switch is the best switch on the market today. It is set up to meet current and future needs of the subscribers it services. It takes a lot to be considered the best, but the main reason noted should be that the AT&T 5ESS-2000 Switch serves over 70 million subscribers in more than 40 countries. This accomplishment is what makes the 5ESS Switch #1. ...