June 16, 2010, Plano, TX - GENBAND, a leading developer of next-generation networking solutions and services, today announced that Kapsch CarrierCom AG, a leading specialist in voice and data communications solutions for fixed and mobile network providers across Europe, will distribute and support GENBAND next generation infrastructure solutions as a European reseller and system integration partner. Kapsch CarrierCom will leverage GENBAND’s expanding product line in support of services and applications for next generation networks such as IMS and converged wireless infrastructure.

“Kapsch CarrierCom is exceptionally positioned to be a strategic partner in the European market with a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities in designing, developing, integrating and operating mobile networks,” said Zane Long, Senior Vice President Global Reseller Group, GENBAND. “We’re pleased to join forces in speeding the adoption and deployment of next generation solutions that maximize existing investment while delivering cutting-edge functionality. Our roadmap ahead offers significant possibilities and we look forward to ongoing collaboration.”

Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, Kapsch CarrierCom has become a global leader and total solution provider of GSM infrastructure. The company successfully implements GSM(R)/3G/LTE, NGN/IMS/MSAN, IP-MPLS/ Carrier Ethernet, SDP/Telco2.0, OSS/BSS and Professional Services. Kapsch CarrierCom’s recent acquisition of certain Nortel GSM assets has uniquely positioned the company to fuel important migration to next-generation mobile technologies such as LTE.

“GENBAND’s unique portfolio plays a vital and transformative role in driving the evolution of next generation mobile infrastructure,” said Thomas Schöpf, Chief Operating Officer, Kapsch CarrierCom. “We’re pleased to partner in distributing and integrating GENBAND solutions as we migrate networks to LTE and IMS. Also GENBAND’s strategic acquisition of the Nortel CVAS assets entails significant advantages, because the potential pipeline for our joint customers is considerably enhanced.”

GENBAND strategic resellers and system integration partners have been selected from around the world to offer “in region” sales and support efforts. Each partner has extensive background in providing broad solutions to the service provider market that complements GENBAND’s expanding product line. Fifteen resellers have joined the GENBAND Global Reseller program since January 1, 2009, reaching a total of 24 to date. GENBAND’s established reseller certification process for all its products rapidly enables resellers the opportunity to offer valuable pre-sales and support operations.

About GENBAND
GENBAND is a global leader of Next Generation Network solutions, helping fixed and mobile service providers around the world evolve communications networks through IP innovation. The company offers the industry’s most comprehensive, standards-based switching portfolio, with products deployed in over two-thirds of the world’s marquee service provider networks. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, GENBAND operates Centers of Excellence globally and serves customers and partners in more than 80 countries. To learn more, visit us on the web at www.genband.com.

About Kapsch CarrierCom AG:
Kapsch CarrierCom is one of the leading system innovators with an innovative portfolio of fixed, mobile, transportation and access networks solutions. The global company addresses the full spectrum of the Operator’s requirements from analysis, consulting, design, development, integration, installation, training to the maintenance and operation of complete networks. Kapsch CarrierCom is one of the global leaders in the development of future technologies for Service Providers and has achieved global market leadership in GSM-R digital wireless train communication.

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GENBAND
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Hans-Georg Mayer
Kapsch CarrierCom AG
PR & Communications
Tel.: +43 (0)50811 3664
E-Mail: hans-georg.mayer@kapsch.net
www.kapschcarrier.com
www.kapsch.net