Oslo, 10 May 2001 --- A leading French mobile and convergent operator with more than 10 million mobile customers, have signed a deal with EDB 4tel to upgrade their current mediation installation to also cover their offering on GPRS.

The upgrade, valued at more than USD 1 million, will include functionality for GSM, fixed line, value added services and GPRS.

Telecom operators use mediation systems to collect and process 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.

EDB 4tel has a solid track record within the mediation niche with some of the largest telcos in the world on its customer list. Over 2 billion call records are daily collected and processed through mediation systems provided by the company, surpassing all other vendors in the market place.

Contact information, EDB Business Partner:

Bjørn Trondsen, CEO EDB Business Partner
Tel: +47 22 94 40 30
Mobile: +47 917 85 617
E-mail: bjorn.trondsen@edb.com

Asbjørn Eide, President, EDB 4tel AS
Tel: +47 23 32 00 50
Mobile: +47 90 78 53 05
E-mail: asbjorn.eide@edb4tel.com

About EDB 4tel
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 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.

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