Redline and Tech Mahindra Announce Global Partnership Agreement for Mobile WiMAX Deployments


TORONTO, September 4 /PRNewswire/ --

<< Companies to Begin Deployment of Networks Based on 802.16e-2005 
Technologies for Carriers in the Asia-Pacific Region in 2008 >>

Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline") (TSX and AIM: RDL), a 
leading provider of WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, and 
Tech Mahindra, a global systems integrator and leading provider of IT 
solutions to the telecom industry, today announced the two companies have 
signed a global partnership agreement to deliver Mobile WiMAX solutions. The 
companies will begin their first joint Mobile WiMAX deployments for selected 
carriers in the Asia-Pacific region in 2008.      Under the agreement, Tech 
Mahindra is the preferred systems integrator for the deployment of Redline's 
RedMAX(TM) 4C Mobile WiMAX solutions. Tech Mahindra has also chosen Redline 
as its preferred WiMAX technology provider. In addition to the planned WiMAX 
deployments for carriers in Asia, the companies will jointly pursue Mobile 
WiMAX deployments in other key global markets.

"The demand for true WiMAX solutions among the carriers we serve has 
grown exponentially over the past several years, as has carriers' 
expectations for WiMAX performance," said CP Gurnani, President, 
International Operations, Tech Mahindra. "To ensure these customers can 
achieve their business objectives, we required a mobile WiMAX equipment 
provider with extensive in-field experience. Redline, with its large roster 
of commercial RedMAX deployments and commitment to ensuring a strong WiMAX 
ecosystem, is the best choice for us to meet our customers' needs and 
increase our presence in the fast-growing WiMAX industry."

Tech Mahindra is currently working with several carriers throughout the 
Asia Pacific region to assist them in evaluating and deploying Redline's 
RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX offerings. On each joint WiMAX project, Tech Mahindra 
will deliver complete systems integration including the incorporation of OSS 
and back office systems and software.

"Tech Mahindra is one of the best-known global telecommunications systems 
integration providers in the world," said Majed Sifri, President and CEO, 
Redline Communications Inc. "We are pleased to have formed this strategic 
partnership agreement to deliver a complete Mobile WiMAX product and services 
solution."

RedMAX 4C(TM) Mobile WiMAX

The RedMAX 4C(TM), which is based on the WiMAX industry's 802.16e-2005 
standards for mobile WiMAX, supports a wide range of fixed, portable and 
mobile wireless services including support Voice and Video over IP, broadband 
Internet access used to support highly valued education, medical, 
transportation and municipal applications, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) 
and other advanced communications services. The RedMAX 4C(TM) Mobile WiMAX 
platform is designed to enable operators to maximize the reach and customer 
density required for a profitable carrier business model. The RedMAX 4C(TM) 
includes a modular, standardized (micro)TCA (micro Telecommunications 
Computing Architecture) chassis base station that is small, lightweight and 
easy to deploy. RedMAX 4C(TM) will also include a suite of indoor and outdoor 
fixed and portable end-user devices including laptops, mobile handsets and 
PDAs. Redline's new WiMAX offering is also designed to facilitate the 
integration of its existing RedMAX(TM) products with its RedMAX 4C(TM) 
technologies, providing operators a path to true mobility.

About Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra (www.techmahindra.com) is a leading provider of solutions 
and services to the telecommunications industry, majority stake owned by 
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, in partnership with British Telecommunications 
plc. With total revenues of $934 million in the year ended March 31, 2008, 
Tech Mahindra is India's 6th largest software exporter, and serves telecom 
service providers, equipment manufacturers, software vendors and systems 
integrators. Tech Mahindra solutions enable clients to maximize returns on IT 
investment by achieving fast time to market, reduced total cost of ownership 
and high customer satisfaction. Tech Mahindra achieves this through its 
domain and process expertise, distinctive IT skills, research and 
development, proven innovative delivery models and approach to off shoring.

Assessed at SEI-CMMi Level 5 and PCMM Level 5, Tech Mahindra's track 
record for value-delivery is supported by over 24000 professionals who 
provide a unique blend of culture, domain expertise and in-depth technology 
skill-sets. Its development centres are ISO 9001:2000 & BS7799 certified. 
Tech Mahindra has principal offices in the UK, United States, Germany, UAE, 
Egypt, Singapore, India, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines, Canada & 
Australia.

About Redline Communications

Redline Communications (www.redlinecommunications.com) is the leading 
provider of fixed and mobile standards-based wireless broadband solutions. 
Redline's RedMAX(TM) WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) system, RedMAX 4C Mobile 
WiMAX(TM) products, and its award-winning RedCONNEX(TM) and RedACCESS(TM) 
families of broadband wireless infrastructure products enable service 
providers and other network operators to cost-effectively deliver high-
bandwidth services, including voice, video and data communications. Redline 
is committed to maintaining its wireless industry leadership with the 
continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wireless broadband 
products. With more than 100,000 installations in 85 countries, and a global 
network of over 170 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps 
service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out wireless 
broadband networks to support advanced communications.

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Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements 
or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities 
laws and are made pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions of such laws. 
Statements related to potential benefits of, and demand for, Redline's 
products including statements with respect to the features and benefits that 
may be achieved through the use of Redline's products and the relative 
position of these products vis-à-vis competitive offerings in the industry 
are forward-looking statements which are subject to certain assumptions, 
risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include such factors 
as rapid technological changes, long uncertain sales cycles, demand for our 
products, the introduction of competing technologies, meeting industry 
standards, regulatory risk, dependent on key partners and resellers and other 
similar factors that may cause the actual results, performance or 
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otherwise.

For further information: Redline Communications: Carolyn Anderson, 
Chantelle Bani, canderson@redlinecommunications.com, 
cbani@redlinecommunications.com, Tel: +1-905-479-8344; Tech Mahindra: Rupal 
Sancheti, rupals@techmahindra.com, Tel: +91-98212-18676; Canaccord Adams: 
Neil Johnson, Andrew Chubb, Tel: +44(0)20-7050-6500; Equicom Group: Craig 
Armitage, Vanessa Beresford, carmitage@equicomgroup.com, 
vberesford@equicomgroup.com, Tel: +1-416-815-0700

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