ADAX SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH KEYNOTE SIGOS

Hardware and software solutions support testing and measurement of mobile operations

17 April 2007 – Signaling vendor, Adax Europe, is announcing long-term agreements to supply its frame relay software and HDCII-PCI controllers to telecommunications testing specialist Keynote SIGOS.

Keynote SIGOS will be using the Adax solutions to support its SITE (SIGOS Integrated Test Environment) system, a facility which is used by network operators to test and measure their entire mobile network operations. The HDCII-PCI has been selected because it is ideally suited to SS7-based protocol stack implementations and supports the frame relay required for Keynote SIGOS GSM Gb-Interfaces.

“We are constantly looking for technologies which can enhance our offering and the Adax solutions offer us greater functionality and management capabilities,” explains Norbert Neumeister, Head of Marketing and Sales at Keynote SIGOS. “The Adax HDCII PCI controllers are small-sized, standard PCI boards with Linux support. They are fully and easily configurable, compliant with all the specifications we require and have a proven track record in SS7 protocol stacks. Because Adax is also a technology partner to Aricent, its technology integrates seamlessly with the Aricent Gb interface stacks we have deployed.”

Keynote SIGOS SITE is used by more than 50 major operators around the world, including Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2, Orange, Turkcell, Etislat, Maxis, CellC... The system provides continuous monitoring, comprehensive core network testing, detailed measurement activity, support for new technologies (i.e. GSM, GPRS, EDGE and UMTS) without loss of quality, powerful scripting, and a flexible, modular structure.

“Adax is delighted to be supporting Keynote SIGOS in the ongoing development of SITE through this new agreement,” comments Robin Kent, Director of European Operations at Adax Europe. “Our technology is helping some of the leading telecommunications equipment manufacturers and service providers to support their customers’ existing and emerging network requirements. Adax is at the forefront of telecommunication infrastructure innovation and is firmly committed to extending the breadth of its product offerings in the future.”

About Keynote SIGOS
SIGOS was founded in 1989 and developed rapidly into a successful and internationally operating company with a worldwide coverage of over 100 countries. Combining international know-how and valuable acquisitions, SIGOS became Keynote SIGOS in April 2006.

Since foundation, the company has acquired as its customers all German, most European and many international mobile phone network operators — as well as numerous other top tier companies all over the world.

Keynote SIGOS confirmed its market leading position with 36 new customers in Australia, Mainland Asia, Asia/Pacific, America, The Middle East, Europe and 13 new operators in Africa - during the last 10 months.

As specialists in testing telecommunication networks, services and components, Keynote SIGOS offers its unique automatic test equipment and highly sophisticated consulting services.

About Adax Europe Limited
Specializing in signaling infrastructure for over 25 years Adax offers a complete set of protocol controllers, integrated software and signaling gateways that provide world class solutions for today’s telecommunications networks. Adax high performance products are available for SS7, ATM and IP protocols for PSTN, GPRS, 3G and IMS networks.

Adax signaling solutions deliver the high performance, total scalability, fast time to market and rapid return on investment that are essential for telecom companies to stay ahead in a competitive and ever-changing industry. Adax customers include some of the world’s premier telecom equipment manufacturers, value added services (VAS) providers, systems integrators and telecom test and monitoring organisations such as Alcatel-Lucent, Apertio, Bharti Telesoft, Ericsson, IP Access, Motorola and NetHawk.

For more information, please visit www.adax.com