EDB Business Partner's subsidiary, EDB 4tel delivers Mediation to world largest telecom operator.

EDB 4tel could today confirm that it now can include the world's largest telecom operator among its growing customer base. Through its fully owned company Telesciences Inc, the telecom software vendor has signed its first initial mediation order with the world's largest fixed line telecom operator.

EDB 4tel will deliver its Sterling Mediation solution to provide the operator with a leading-edge mediation solution that will ensure reliable and stable collection and processing of its usage data in the networks. This data often referred to as Call Detail Records (CDRs) and IP Detail Records (IPDRs), form the basis for billing and is also used in systems for fraud management, marketing and planning. The more reliable information an operator can acquire from using data collected from switches and network elements, the better it can utilize this knowledge to boost its competitiveness and revenue insurance.

"This first order is to be seen as a test order for our products, and if our installation is successful, we believe there is a good long-term perspective in this client" stated Asbjørn Eide, President, EDB 4tel. "The acquisition of this client marks an important breakthrough for EDB 4tel, again confirming our leading market position towards large telecom operators. It also shows the confidence clients now put in the impressive turn-around that we have been able to achieve in Telesciences financial performance - thus giving clients trust in our abilities to serve them as a partner for the years to come," he added.

EDB 4tel is at the present time not authorized to disclose the client's name.



About EDB 4tel AS

EDB 4tel is the telecom branch of EDB Business Partner ASA. With more than 3,500 employees and annual revenues of NOK 4.5 billion, the group is one of the leading providers of IT-related products and services in the Nordic region. EDB Business Partner ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE:EDB).

EDB 4tel delivers software solutions specifically developed for the telecom sector and is, through its US subsidiary Telesciences, the worldwide market leader within the mediation segment. The company's business is helping telecom operators to create value and competitive edge, while reducing operational costs and increasing profitability. Backed by its experience, innovation and scalable solutions, EDB 4tel is a key player in the ongoing transition to the emerging next generation networks.

Oslo, March 16, 2001

For more information about EDB 4tel and our product line, please visit our website www.edb.4tel.no or send an e-mail to sales@4tel.no

Contacts for EDB 4tel:

Asbjørn Eide, President,
E-mail: asbjorn.eide@edb4tel.com
Telephone: +47 23 32 00 50
Mobile telephone: +47 90 78 53 05