Bell Aliant launched a new service for businesses in Atlantic Canada. Bell Aliant Total Office - the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada - is a unique suite of phone, Internet and IT solutions that will provide a simple, convenient and flexible way for medium-sized businesses to increase productivity, collaboration and reduce expenses.

"We developed this simple and cost-effective suite of products to help businesses focus on what's important - serving their customers," says Helena Cain, VP, Business Sales, Bell Aliant. "Additionally, Total Office helps mid-sized businesses boost office productivity by combining the reliability and functionality of our advanced Centrex service with innovative new Internet protocol (IP) features."

Total Office integrates phone, Internet and IT to provide a powerful, simple and unified communications solution for business customers. Total Office includes fully managed Internet access; Centrex voice services; dedicated technical support; and, leading business collaboration and productivity tools including Microsoft business email and a PC-based phone. The PC-based phone, a voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) solution, provides even more flexibility for business customers. Total Office is a cost-effective solution for customers especially since there is no hardware or software to purchase upfront. All necessary components are provided and maintained by Bell Aliant. The service comes complete with an easy-to-access technical support service.

About Bell Aliant

Bell Aliant (TSX: BA.UN) is one of North America's largest regional communications providers and an Official Supporter of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Through its operating entities it serves customers in six Canadian provinces with innovative information, communication and technology services including voice, data, Internet, video and value-added business solutions. Through its xwave offices, Bell Aliant also provides IT professional services. Bell Aliant's employees are committed to deliver the highest quality of customer service, choice and convenience.