MobileOne (M1) selects Ascade's market leading Carrier Cockpit(TM)

11/17/2003 3:48 AM EST

Leading mobile operator MobileOne (M1) selects Ascade's market leading
Carrier Cockpit(TM)

Ascade, the global leader in Business Operations Systems for
international voice management, today announced a breakthrough deal with
MobileOne (M1), one of Asia's most advanced mobile operators.

Having recently signed Reach, one of the largest carriers in the world,
Ascade continues its expansion in the Asian region through a landmark
deal with mobile operator MobileOne (M1) of Singapore. M1 has chosen
Ascade's Carrier Cockpit(TM) product suite over competing products from
other major suppliers.

"We are very excited to work with M1 and look forward to a long term
partnership", comments Christopher Grahn, CEO of Ascade. "M1 is a highly
respected mobile operator and a great proof that Carrier Cockpit(TM) is
the right system for mobile operators and wholesale carriers alike for
becoming more profitable and delivering higher customer value".

"At Ascade we are also very pleased to be able to meet and exceed the
high expectations and thorough vendor evaluation criteria set by Asian
carriers. Being chosen by M1 is a top mark on Ascade's and Carrier
Cockpit's(TM) competitiveness", continues Christopher Grahn.

"In the competitive IDD business, M1 has set its sights on becoming a
major player and will spare no effort to be at the forefront of the IDD
business in terms of technology, quality and cost," says Chan Sock Leng,
Director of Corporate Development at M1. "Carrier Cockpit(TM), with its
value based routing principles, product handling and business steering
capabilities will enable us to respond quickly and effectively to
changing business conditions. With this system in place, we are
confident that we can successfully manage our international business to
deliver innovative and high quality services to our customers".

M1, Singapore's most exciting and innovative mobile and IDD service
provider, recently took top honours in two categories in the World
Communication Awards, the premier global awards event for the
communications industry, pitted against a field of eminent telecoms and
mobile operators including Virgin Mobile, NTT Communications, O2 and
SingTel Mobile. M1 aims to be the leader in personal voice and data
communications, focusing on value, quality and customer service.

Carrier Cockpit(TM) is developed together with leading international
wholesale carriers and incumbents, and is used by major Tier 1 and Tier
2 carriers worldwide such as Reach, Swisscom, Telenor and sunrise. It
streamlines, optimises and automates all aspects of international voice
operations, from buying and routing to pricing and selling. Carrier
Cockpit(TM) also provides management with real-time revenue assurance
and business steering capabilities supporting various carrier business
models and parameters.

Ascade AB

For further information, please contact:

Ascade AB
Patrik Ferlenius, Vice President Christopher Grahn, CEO
Sales
Tel: +46 8 616 73 00 Tel: +46 8 616 73 00
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