Berlin, 18 January 2010.  NextiraOne, Europe’s leading expert in communications services, will play a major role in the implementation of a new telecommunications infrastructure for the Federal State of Lower Saxony, Germany.  NextiraOne Germany was selected by nordcom Niedersachsen GmbH (a 100% subsidiary of EWE TEL GmbH, created to deliver the contract) to build, operate and service the voice solutions and the network infrastructure for the 2,150 locations in Lower Saxony. The project forms part of the implementation of the state-wide communications network – the “Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) Next Generation Network” (NI-NGN) with a total value of some €164 million. The contract between EWE TEL and the State of Lower Saxony is for six years with two further options of two-year extensions.

Hoesbach/Germany, January 14, 2010 – ASC (www.asctelecom.com), a leading global provider of innovative solutions to record, analyze and evaluate communications, today announced it will open a new branch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on February 1, 2010, at the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), headquarters building, Suite A 206-1. The local representative office will support increased Middle East business and improve sales in the region by providing superior customer support.

Viney Kapoor, Business Development Manager for ASC, was appointed to head the office. He has an extensive background in corporate sales, telecommunications and electronics and has an excellent knowledge of the region, including five years working for the largest systems integrator in Bahrain.

Vodafone UK has launched a new online business centre, bringing information and insight on its full range of capabilities in mobile, fixed and unified communications together in one place, while completely redeveloping the business pages on www.vodafone.co.uk.

To make it even easier for business customers and partners to find the information they need and the solutions that are right for them, the new business site has also been redesigned so that it is segmented according to three types of customer: small business, medium and large business and public sector.

Every section has the same simplified, consistent design, ensuring quick and intuitive navigation for customers while the introduction of dynamic case studies, information resources and solutions grouped by theme and business benefit bring concepts such as flexible working to life.

Combined company to be world’s largest mobile advertising exchange

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—January 13, 2010—Amobee Media Systems (www.amobee.com), the world leader in advertising solutions for mobile operators, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the world's largest mobile advertising agency, RingRing Media (www.ringringmedia.com). The acquisition brings Amobee one step closer to fulfilling its long-term vision aimed at creating the industry’s largest mobile advertising exchange dedicated to connecting publishers, advertising agencies and brands to premium inventory in real-time, on a global scale. Amobee’s customers include some of the largest mobile operator networks, including Telefonica SA (NYSE: TEF) and Vodafone Group PLC (NASDAQ: VOD).