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Casero is a Canada-based company specializing in white-label personal media management solutions for telecommunications service providers and multiple system operators (MSOs). The company offers a range of products that enable service providers to quickly deploy value-added services to their subscriber bases. Among its key offerings is Casero Vault, a service that allows users to back up, organize, and share personal memories and files. Casero's solutions are designed to help partners, including major broadband providers like Bell Canada and British Telecom, capitalize on the growing trend of digital lifestyles through effective web applications and service delivery platforms.

VoluBill S.A. specializes in real-time monitoring, control, and charging software tailored for communication providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Montbonnot Saint Martin, France, the company offers a range of solutions including the CHARGE-IT platform, which facilitates real-time, on-the-network convergent charging and control for data services. Its offerings encompass the CHARGE-IT Service Controller, a platform for network charging, control, and policy enforcement, as well as the CHARGE-IT Dynamic Charging Platform, designed for real-time charging and control across various payment models, such as pre-pay and post-pay. VoluBill serves a diverse clientele that includes fixed, mobile, and fixed mobile convergent operators, with additional offices located in Europe and Asia.

World Wide Packets, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of communications network equipment focused on delivering carrier Ethernet products and solutions in the United States. The company designs, produces, and markets network access products, including LightningEdge service access and Ethernet switches, which facilitate the simultaneous delivery of voice, data, and video services to both business and residential customers. Its offerings support various applications, such as Internet Protocol television and voice over Internet Protocol, while catering to a diverse clientele that includes carriers, multiple system operators, municipal networks, and service providers. Additionally, World Wide Packets provides a software infrastructure solution through its LightningEdge operating system and offers professional support services. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington, the company became a subsidiary of CIENA Corp. in 2008.

PhyFlex Networks is a business services software and broadband access company that creates new business models for cable operators through its True Broadband solution. True Broadband includes a comprehensive software suite for the creation, provisioning, and management of end-to-end broadband services dynamically and on demand.

Empower Interactive Group specializes in developing and supporting mobile messaging solutions for mobile operators globally. The company focuses on service-centric products that enable clients to provision, bill, and manage high volumes of SMS and MMS applications. Empower Interactive enhances network infrastructure through features like intelligent SMS/MMS routing, flexible filtering, spam control, and dynamic message storage and forwarding. By offering these differentiated products, the company aims to help operators introduce new revenue-generating messaging services efficiently and cost-effectively. Empower Interactive's client base includes many prominent operators, indicating its strong performance in the market. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in London, the company also maintains regional offices in Johannesburg, Paris, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.

World Wide Packets, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of communications network equipment focused on delivering carrier Ethernet products and solutions in the United States. The company designs, produces, and markets network access products, including LightningEdge service access and Ethernet switches, which facilitate the simultaneous delivery of voice, data, and video services to both business and residential customers. Its offerings support various applications, such as Internet Protocol television and voice over Internet Protocol, while catering to a diverse clientele that includes carriers, multiple system operators, municipal networks, and service providers. Additionally, World Wide Packets provides a software infrastructure solution through its LightningEdge operating system and offers professional support services. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington, the company became a subsidiary of CIENA Corp. in 2008.

VoluBill S.A. specializes in real-time monitoring, control, and charging software tailored for communication providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Montbonnot Saint Martin, France, the company offers a range of solutions including the CHARGE-IT platform, which facilitates real-time, on-the-network convergent charging and control for data services. Its offerings encompass the CHARGE-IT Service Controller, a platform for network charging, control, and policy enforcement, as well as the CHARGE-IT Dynamic Charging Platform, designed for real-time charging and control across various payment models, such as pre-pay and post-pay. VoluBill serves a diverse clientele that includes fixed, mobile, and fixed mobile convergent operators, with additional offices located in Europe and Asia.

Casero is a Canada-based company specializing in white-label personal media management solutions for telecommunications service providers and multiple system operators (MSOs). The company offers a range of products that enable service providers to quickly deploy value-added services to their subscriber bases. Among its key offerings is Casero Vault, a service that allows users to back up, organize, and share personal memories and files. Casero's solutions are designed to help partners, including major broadband providers like Bell Canada and British Telecom, capitalize on the growing trend of digital lifestyles through effective web applications and service delivery platforms.

Digital Bridge specializes in owning and operating communications infrastructure companies that generate strong recurring cash flow. The leadership team boasts over a century of combined experience in the communications infrastructure sector. Digital Bridge concentrates on specific sub-asset classes, including the ownership, development, and management of tower and rooftop antenna sites, data centers, fiber and backhaul services, cloud storage solutions, as well as small cell, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and WiFi technologies. The company's strategic focus on these areas positions it to capitalize on the growing demand for reliable communication services.

uReach Technologies specializes in converged communications messaging and specialty calling solutions for fixed-line, mobile, and broadband carriers. The company's offerings include a one number service, a personal media application for real-time sharing of user-generated content, and a unified messaging application that allows users to manage voice, fax, and email messages from a single interface. Additionally, uReach provides a voice messaging application for voicemail retrieval and an auto attendant service designed for small businesses to streamline their call and messaging management. The company offers its solutions through cloud-based platforms as well as traditional in-network models, catering to both small businesses and residential subscribers. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey, uReach Technologies also has offices in Gurgaon, India, and Andover, Massachusetts.

SurfKitchen is a mobile software company specializing in On Device Portal (ODP) technology, which enhances the discovery and access of mobile content on devices. By providing solutions for mobile operators and their partners, the company addresses challenges related to the usability and fulfillment of mobile internet applications and services. SurfKitchen's software is designed to deliver an intuitive user experience, facilitating quick and easy access to a wide range of mobile content.

World Wide Packets, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of communications network equipment focused on delivering carrier Ethernet products and solutions in the United States. The company designs, produces, and markets network access products, including LightningEdge service access and Ethernet switches, which facilitate the simultaneous delivery of voice, data, and video services to both business and residential customers. Its offerings support various applications, such as Internet Protocol television and voice over Internet Protocol, while catering to a diverse clientele that includes carriers, multiple system operators, municipal networks, and service providers. Additionally, World Wide Packets provides a software infrastructure solution through its LightningEdge operating system and offers professional support services. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington, the company became a subsidiary of CIENA Corp. in 2008.

PhyFlex Networks is a business services software and broadband access company that creates new business models for cable operators through its True Broadband solution. True Broadband includes a comprehensive software suite for the creation, provisioning, and management of end-to-end broadband services dynamically and on demand.

Sylantro Systems specializes in providing software solutions for telecommunications service providers, enabling them to deliver hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications and services to a variety of customers, including businesses and consumers. Its flagship platform, Synergy, is designed for carriers, allowing them to quickly launch a range of high-value telephony services, such as IP Trunking and hosted PBX solutions. In addition to its core software offerings, Sylantro also provides maintenance services, training, installation, and consulting to support telecom carriers and application service providers in delivering outsourced business communication services.

Sylantro Systems specializes in providing software solutions for telecommunications service providers, enabling them to deliver hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications and services to a variety of customers, including businesses and consumers. Its flagship platform, Synergy, is designed for carriers, allowing them to quickly launch a range of high-value telephony services, such as IP Trunking and hosted PBX solutions. In addition to its core software offerings, Sylantro also provides maintenance services, training, installation, and consulting to support telecom carriers and application service providers in delivering outsourced business communication services.

Digital Bridge specializes in owning and operating communications infrastructure companies that generate strong recurring cash flow. The leadership team boasts over a century of combined experience in the communications infrastructure sector. Digital Bridge concentrates on specific sub-asset classes, including the ownership, development, and management of tower and rooftop antenna sites, data centers, fiber and backhaul services, cloud storage solutions, as well as small cell, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and WiFi technologies. The company's strategic focus on these areas positions it to capitalize on the growing demand for reliable communication services.

ProQuent Systems Corporation, based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializes in developing mobile multiple-services switching platforms and wireless networking solutions. The company offers telecommunications equipment designed for wireless phone operators, enabling various billing options and enhancements for customers using mobile internet on devices such as cell phones, personal digital assistants, and laptops. Additionally, ProQuent provides content inspection solutions that facilitate visibility and enforcement of mobile network policies on IP traffic within operator networks. Originally founded as Avian Communications, Inc. in 2000, the company rebranded to ProQuent Systems Corporation in 2003 and was later acquired by Bytemobile, Inc.

Q-go is a global leader in providing next-generation online customer service solutions, specializing in the financial services, airline, and telecommunications sectors. The company offers a SaaS-based platform that facilitates customer interactions across various channels, including websites, call centers, mobile applications, ATMs, and virtual assistants. Its technology, powered by advanced semantic capabilities and industry-specific domain dictionaries, allows customers to pose inquiries in their own words, ensuring accurate and relevant responses. This approach enhances the quality of customer service while significantly reducing operational costs and increasing self-service utilization and online conversion rates. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Q-go has expanded its presence with offices in several major cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, Bonn, Munich, Zürich, New York, and San Francisco. The company's clientele includes prominent global brands such as Air France-KLM, ING, and Deutsche Telekom.

Digital Bridge specializes in owning and operating communications infrastructure companies that generate strong recurring cash flow. The leadership team boasts over a century of combined experience in the communications infrastructure sector. Digital Bridge concentrates on specific sub-asset classes, including the ownership, development, and management of tower and rooftop antenna sites, data centers, fiber and backhaul services, cloud storage solutions, as well as small cell, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and WiFi technologies. The company's strategic focus on these areas positions it to capitalize on the growing demand for reliable communication services.

NetSanity Inc., creators of preference management software solutions for wireless telecommunications carriers.

Eftia OSS Solutions, Inc. provides operations support systems software to the telecommunications industry. It offers provisioning solutions, including service order management, and inventory, maintenance, and telephone number administration to enable telecommunications services providers to automate back office functions. The company was formed in 1997 and is based in Ottawa, Canada with additional offices in North America. Eftia was successfully sold to a global software aggerator.

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a provider of wireless broadband access solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Our solutions enable the mobile workforce to increase productivity, improve operational efficiencies and maintain a competitive edge. Novatel Wireless delivers a broad range of high-quality, 3G wireless PC cards, ExpressCards, USB modems, embedded modules, fixed and mobile terminal solutions and communication software to wireless network operators, distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and vertical markets worldwide. Our solutions provide mobile marketplace with secure and convenient high-speed access to corporate, public and personal information through the Internet and enterprise networks. We also offer our extensive technical expertise to our customers to facilitate the use and integration of our products. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless has been issued 30 technology patents and has established partnerships with leading telecom operators, infrastructure providers and device manufacturers around the world. Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL.

Onscan Inc., a wireless Internet solutions company incubated by Infosys Technologies Limited

RangeStar Wireless specializes in advanced wireless communication devices, focusing on innovative embedded antenna solutions. The company utilizes patented antenna technology to provide high-performance designs that meet the evolving demands of wireless handset developers. With a commitment to enhancing connectivity, RangeStar's products aim to improve performance while reducing weight and size for both current and next-generation wireless devices. Additionally, the company emphasizes minimizing time to market, enabling its clients to benefit from cost-effective, high-quality products that maintain a zero-defect standard.

Webraska is the worldwide provider of wireless navigation, mapping and traffic information services and technologies.

Hyperchip (www.Hyperchip.com) is the Petabit Routing Company. Founded in 1997, Hyperchip is a privately held company funded by Siemens, Argo Global Capital (backed by the worlds leading telcos) and TechnoCap, Montreal's leading net-focused venture fund. The company is headquartered in Montreal. All financial figures included in this press release are cited in Canadian dollars. Hyperchip and the Petabit Routing Company are trademarks of Hyperchip Inc. Other trademarks identified in this release are the property of their respective companies.

Chameleon Systems is a privately held fabless semiconductor company that designs, markets and sells programmable system-on-a-chip solutions for the communications electronics markets. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has developed the industry´s first reconfigurable communications processor (RCP)--an ideal solution for data-intensive Internet, DSP, wireless basestations, voice compression, software-defined radio, and other high-performance embedded telecom and datacom applications. The Chameleon RCP solution allows data and telecom equipment vendors to create customized communications signal processors to increase performance and channel count, more quickly adapt to new requirements and standards, reduce time-to-market, lower development costs and reduce risk.

Morphics Technology, Inc. specializes in communications systems, focusing on the development of Wireless Signal Processors (WSPs) and Intellectual Property (IP) Cores for wireless infrastructure and terminal products. The company combines its knowledge in communications theory, digital signal processing, computer architecture, and silicon engineering to provide high-performance signal processing solutions that are both cost-effective and scalable for next-generation wireless networks. Morphics' off-the-shelf WSPs are designed to meet the cost-reduction demands of 3G basestation manufacturers by delivering efficient baseband processing with high channel density. These programmable processors allow equipment vendors to integrate proprietary radio-link and network performance features while supporting various leading 3G wireless standards.

Clustra Systems, Inc. develops database software and data management solutions for telecommunication, mobile data, Internet infrastructure, and e-commerce database applications. The company offers clustered and high-availability databases that are required by telecoms and service providers. Clustra Systems, Inc. provides data servers that enable online applications to provide online services to customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Oakland, California.