DIGEST/WORLD

SSMC Center in Singapore

SSMC has announced its plan to establish an R&D center in Singapore tasked
with expanding the company's process technology portfolio. The development
center will broaden the scope of SSMC's wafer engineering and manufacturing
services. SSMC's R&D center will focus on development of specialized
manufacturing process targeted initially to the e-government solutions,
automotive, near field communication, and RF markets.

Tellabs 8607 Switch Coming Soon

The Tellabs 8607 access switch is premiering at this year's Mobile World
Congress. The new Tellabs 8607 access switch is a single, flexible solution for
seamlessly connecting any generation mobile site to the rest of the network
because it includes TDM, ATM, IP and Ethernet. Smartly designed to also include
DSL functionality without additional hardware, this single device performs DSL
jobs traditionally done by two devices.

Sunrise Deploys Amdocs

Amdocs has announced that Sunrise Communications AG has expanded its use of
Amdocs OSS solutions. Amdocs OSS solutions enable Sunrise to establish a
foundation for end-to-end service fulfillment to support data and voice
services, and streamline its processes to better handle the volume of its
residential service fulfillment requirements.

Nokia Siemens' New Service

Nokia Siemens Networks, together with Global Mediacom, has announced a joint
collaboration to launch a commercial broadcast mobile TV service, based on the
Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H) technology, in Indonesia, in the first
half of 2008. Nokia Siemens Networks will provide consulting to maximize the
ability to reach and deliver compelling content to early adopters of broadcast
mobile TV.

IMImobile's Mobile Ad Platform

IMImobile has announced that it has commenced pre-launch trials of its 'Ad-Ring'
mobile advertisement platform. Ad-Ring provides an environment in which
multi-format ad campaigns can be created and delivered to consumers via a full
range of media covering SMS, MMS, voice, WAP portal, caller ring back tone and
video streaming.

Solar-Powered Site from Telenor

Telenor Pakistan has launched another environmental friendly initiative by using
solar energy to power one of its repeater sites in the NWFP. The pilot site,
which is in Buner, is a solar-electricity hybrid system that runs entirely on
solar energy during the day and switches to electricity or battery power at
night. Telenor Pakistan continues its efforts to roll out modern networks in a
socially responsible manner.

F-Secure to Partner with Toshiba

F-Secure is partnering with Toshiba Information Systems to provide F-Secure
Mobile anti-virus for Toshiba's Windows Mobile smart devices throughout Europe.
This makes it very easy for Toshiba's customers to start using malware
protection on their mobile device. As the security software is already
preinstalled in the handset, the user doesn't have to spend extra time finding a
suitable solution.

ASPIDER Selects XIUS-bcgi

XIUS-bcgi has announced an agreement under which ASPIDER Solutions will deploy
the XIUS-bcgi Mobile Services Platform to power the growth of their MVNE
operations. More deals across Europe and the US will be announced by ASPIDER
Solutions in the coming months. ASPIDER Solutions intends to leverage the
XIUS-bcgi Mobile Services Platform to extend its range of network services.

De-Fi Mobile Chooses Broadsoft

De-Fi Mobile has chosen BroadSoft's BroadWorks VoIP application platform to
enable the delivery of media-rich, advanced IP features and global voice service
to mobile users. De-Fi Mobile's new Straight Talk service disrupts the existing
mobile services market by bridging the gap between carrier networks, handset
manufacturers and mobile application providers that has left subscribers with
hit-or-miss call quality and often exorbitant pricing for non-local calling.

Huawei Unveils IPTime

Huawei Technologies has unveiled the comprehensive IP Transport Infrastructure
for Mobile Evolution (IPTime) at the Mobile World Congress 2008. Huawei's IPTime
is an ALL IP-based transport solution that creates enhanced broadband
experiences and TCO reductions in 2G/3G mobile networks for carriers. Huawei
also used the event to showcase key components of the IPTime Solution.

Voice SMS Trials by Kirusa

Kirusa has demonstrated the exchange of voice SMS between diverse carriers using
different voice SMS systems. The trials were based on the technical
specification developed by the GSM Association. Ufone and Telenor Pakistan
successfully exchanged voice SMS between their networks. Telenor Pakistan and
Ufone Pakistan are set to launch the interoperable voice messaging services this
year.

Postpaid Billing by Telefonica O2

Amdocs has announced that Telefonica O2 Slovakia has deployed a new Amdocs
billing solution, the Amdocs Billing StartPack, to quickly establish its
wireless postpaid billing capabilities. The Amdocs Billing StartPack has made it
possible for Telefonica 02 Slovakia to rapidly introduce innovative voice, data
and content services and bundles, and deliver a single bill for all offers.

Ericsson's 3G Network for Telcel

Ericsson has been selected by Telcel to provide a 3G network, enabling the
launch of high-speed mobile broadband in major cities including Mexico City and
Monterrey. Under the agreement, Ericsson will supply a complete 3G network,
including base stations, network controllers and extensive software
functionality, to upgrade part of Telcel's existing network.

Nokia to Acquire Trolltech

Nokia and Trolltech ASA have announced that they have entered into an
agreement under which Nokia will make a public voluntary tender offer to acquire
Trolltech. In addition, to the key software assets, Trolltech's talented team
will play an important role in accelerating the implementation of Nokia's
software strategy.

Juice Wireless on expansion spree

Juice Wireless launched JuiceCaster in India. Ideal for tech-savvy Indians
and IT professionals, JuiceCaster allows anyone with a camera-enabled mobile
phone to create and consume rich media content from their wireless devices and
the Web, and then automatically share it with their friends and family. Juice
Wireless is in active discussions with the leading Indian operators regarding
strategic on-deck launch plans for the Indian market. It is a self-sufficient,
easy-to-use application, injecting the power of immediacy into social
networking.