OSLO --August 16, 2001-- Telenor Mobil, Norway's leading provider of mobile telecommunications services in Norway and EDB 4tel, a leading provider of IT solutions for the telecommunications industry, announced today that the two companies are to develop a new order management platform for GSM, GPRS and UMTS.

"As a leading provider of mobile telecommunications services, Telenor Mobil require sophisticated IT solutions that support our growing traffic volumes today and in the future," said CEO Ingvild Myhre in Telenor Mobil. "Together with EDB 4tel we will develop and implement an order management solution based on the latest technology specifically addressing our demands. Based on our longstanding relations with EDB 4tel, we are certain that this is the best possible solution for us. EDB 4tel will also provide us with System Integration services integrating other vendors into the overall solution."

"We are pleased that Telenor Mobil chose EDB 4tel as its partner in developing their new order management solution. This is part of our strategic longterm relationship with Telenor and Telenor Mobil. Seeing the growth of Telenor Mobile Communications internationally, we also see this implementation as an important forerunner to further develop our close relationship with Telenor in the international mobile communications market," said Asbjørn Eide, president in EDB 4tel.

The two partners expect to sign the final agreement within a few weeks.

Contact information, EDB Business Partner:

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

Asbjørn Eide, President, EDB 4tel AS
Tel: +47 23 32 00 50
Mobile: +47 90 78 53 05
E-mail: mailto: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 http://www.edb.4tel.no or send an e-mail to mailto:sales@4tel.no