DORTMUND, Germany, December 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- Renowned Mention for Telecommunication Specialist

Frost & Sullivan, the world leader in growth consulting and
the integrated areas of technology research, has awarded the 2007 European
Converged Messaging Platforms Excellence in Technology of the Year
to the TRILINK Messaging Technology developed by MATERNA Information &
Communications. The research experts have selected the MATERNA
solution in recognition of the company's multifaceted efforts toward
developing new improved technologies for messaging applications.

The TRILINK is a modular platform, providing multiple
solutions to handle all kinds of messaging types, regardless where they come
from and where they go to. It allows operators to smoothly integrate new
messaging services while maintaining the user experience of existing
services.

The TRILINK Messaging Server product suite provides multiple
solutions for messaging service inter-working. Based on a common core
platform, multiple gateway modules for connectivity with services and
networks allow operators to introduce exactly the services as required.
Platform expansion can easily be realized by simply adding further TRILINK
modules to the platform. This modular approach enables operators to
progressively move forward to a new dimension of messaging experience and to
review and optimise their messaging infrastructure.

Interoperability, integration and migration to all IP networks
such as IMS are key topics that fixed-line and mobile network operators are
facing today or have to face in the near future. A smooth migration to
IMS/SIP multimedia services while maintaining the service experience for the
end user, achieving interoperability between services for the old and the new
technology and finally integration of existing Internet services into new
networks are challenges that network operators are facing. The TRILINK
Messaging Server is ready to be deployed in IMS networks with full support of
IMS/SIP messaging and seamless inter-working with non-IMS services such as
SMS or MMS.

Arun Nirmal Kumar, Analyst at Frost & Sullivan says: "MATERNA,
with their innovative TRILINK technology have demonstrated unprecedented
excellence in converged messaging platforms. With the new technology from
MATERNA, it becomes exceedingly simple to envision the future of converged
messaging technologies and networks." The expert from the Technical Insight
Department continues: "The recognition it has received over the years and its
impressive experience in mobile and fixed-line communication for converged
networks is ample testimony to its proven success in developing advanced
solutions to challenging customer demands. With strategic focus on research,
innovation and excellence, MATERNA is uniquely poised to carve a considerable
portion of the converged messaging market."

About the Award

Frost & Sullivan's Excellence in Technology Award is bestowed upon a
company that has pioneered the development and introduction of an innovative
technology into the market; a technology that has either impacted or has the
potential to impact several market sectors. This award recognizes a company's
successful technology development that is expected to bring significant
contributions to the industry in terms of adoption, change, and competitive
posture. It also recognizes the company's overall technical excellence and
its commitment toward technology innovation.

MATERNA Information & Communications

MATERNA is a leading software provider for information and
communication technologies. The company employs approx. 1200 employees
globally, and obtained in 2006 of Euro 150 Million. In addition to their
headquarters in Dortmund, the company has branches and subsidiaries all over
Germany as well as in Europe. The business unit Communications is
internationally active in the markets of information and communications
technology. Under the brand "Anny Way" MATERNA provides service platforms,
content premium services as well as voice and video applications. In
addition, MATERNA is successfully positioned as an MVNE in the market and is
an internationally well-known as a leading provider of fixed network
services. The portfolio includes also CUSS-solutions for airlines and
airports. MATERNA's ability to take difficult and complex challenges for
clients has made the company a sought-after partner for mobile communications
providers, service providers and other companies and agencies. The Business
Unit Information offers process and technology consulting services together
with the implementation of appropriate IT solutions. Public administrations
and agencies, information and communications technology (ICT) as well as the
discrete manufacturing industry are the all-important sectors. In addition to
their sector-specific-skills, MATERNA also has proven specialist expertise in
the areas of service management and web services.

For further information, please contact:
    MATERNA Information & Communications
    Antje KrÀmer
    E-Mail: antje.kraemer@materna.de
    Phone: +49-231-5599-8396



http://www.materna.com

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