Arieso provides optimisation solutions for shared wireless networks

November 12th 2007

Newbury, UK and Atlanta, US;November 2007: First installation with T1 wireless operators a success

Arieso, the leading wireless network planning and optimisation provider, has successfully deployed its ariesoACP solution with two Tier 1 wireless operators to achieve shared network optimisation. ariesoACP uses a powerful optimisation algorithm with flexible architecture that can simultaneously analyse and create links between a multitude of networks and technologies. The solution makes it possible for operators to maximise the efficiency and performance of shared networks, and can also be used to optimise non-radio applications, including backhaul costs.

The two operators deployed Arieso’s tools and processes during the formation of one of the largest network sharing projects in the mobile communications market. Arieso’s ACP tool was used for enabling selection out of thousands of GSM and UMTS sites, with both networks serving over 15 million subscribers. Arieso worked closely with the operators to ensure that the activity was not detrimental to day-to-day operation for either network. The ariesoACP solution was also used to bring a number of planning and database tools together under a single platform to make it easier for the operators to use.

ariesoACP enables efficient, fast and accurate network optimisation. Using multiple, simultaneous modifications of cell parameters, Arieso’s solution quickly works through thousands of potential network designs to find a configuration that not only improves shared network performance but also decreases the level of operational expenditure, thus freeing up engineers time and the operators’ resources.

Shirin Dehghan, CEO of Arieso, commented: “Network sharing is becoming an increasingly popular option to cut costs. This means fewer base stations are needed, which is better for the environment, and is more cost efficient for the network operators which can lead to cost reductions for the end-users. However, it dramatically increases the complexity involved in optimising each network with independent business objectives. This is what we solve with our products.”

Arieso will be exhibiting the IIR Network Sharing Strategy Forum in Prague in January 2008.

About Arieso
Arieso is the world-leading provider of capital planning and automatic network optimisation solutions and services. A privately held company founded in 2000 by a team of industry experts, Arieso's solutions and expertise deliver significant cost-savings to the operator community as well as a vastly improved mobile user experience.

Arieso's deep in-house knowledge of the complexities surrounding the allocation of capital for a mobile operator’s radio infrastructure and the design, optimisation and overall efficiencies of mobile networks means that it can offer unrivalled optimisation solutions that can offer operators a far greater return on their network investment. At a time when most network operators are looking at driving cost out of their business Arieso optimisation solutions can offer typically 30% savings on network CapEx and OpEx.

Arieso optimisation solutions remove the need for repetitive drive-testing, instead rapidly providing enhanced network settings improving capacity, coverage and overall network quality. Arieso also offers advanced network optimisation services providing comprehensive strategies and tactics regarding network optimisation.

Arieso’s customers include Vodafone, AT&T Mobility, O2, Telefonica, Nortel, Eurotel, Pocket and Qualcomm

Further information on Arieso can be found at http://www.arieso.com

Marketing contacts
Jo Emmerson/Siobhan Gaffan
arieso@eml.com
+44 (0)208 408 8000

Sales contacts:
Europe, Asia, Africa
Francesco Saffioti
Francesco.Saffioti@Arieso.com
+44 1635 232470

Americas
Keith Radousky
 Keith.Radousky@Arieso.com
+001 404-431-8779

Arieso's new software enables wireless operators to increase ROI on network investment and improve financial control

October 3rd 2007

Newbury, UK and Atlanta, US; 3 October 2007: ariesoCMP provides an objective, consistent and transparent approach to network CapEx management

Network optimization and capital planning specialist, Arieso, has launched its new ariesoCMP (Capital Management and Planning) software. The software will give global wireless network operators the ability to objectively assess the return on investment (ROI) potential of proposed network capital expenditure. This will enable them to get greater benefits from their investment budget to meet strategic, financial and customer satisfaction objectives.

ariesoCMP enables the proposals of engineering departments to be translated into financial benefits. Based on technical information about the network and detailed subscriber profiles and distributions, ariesoCMP creates a plan that allows engineers to demonstrate how adding network equipment in a specific location will affect subscribers and the amount of extra revenue that can be expected. This transparent and consistent approach allows budget requests to be compared objectively.

Paul Turner, Vice President of Global Operations at Arieso, commented: “The operators we work with have multi-billion dollar budgets for CapEx each year and thousands of projects all competing for a slice of the pie. On the strength of our network optimization tools we were asked by Tier 1 operators to help bring greater consistency and auditability to the way they grow their physical network and the software we are launching today has done just that.”

In addition to improving transparency, ariesoCMP delivers consistency of approach, making it easier for management to ensure spend is in line with business targets. This will reduce the man-hours spent on deciding which projects to approve by enabling the budget holder to compare requests on a like-for-like basis. The software also provides operators with an audit trail in order to track and assess the success of investments in the network infrastructure.

Arieso has been working closely with Tier 1 wireless network operators over the last 12 months to address the needs of this fast changing, dynamic market. The wireless market is maturing at a rapid rate, driven by new technologies and increasing numbers of younger subscribers who are opting not to use a fixed-line service, relying wholly on cell phones. In a market where voice ARPU (average revenue per user) is declining, operators are compensating by deploying new technology to support more data applications. ariesoCMP will help them achieve the best possible ROI on this investment. It also makes their CapEx more transparent and justifiable to investors and parent companies.

ariesoCMP is expected to bring significant budget savings to operators by demonstrating which projects based on established technologies, such as GSM, CDMA2000 and UMTS will deliver best return on investment. It also allows operators to make plans for how and when it would be best to incorporate new technologies such as WiMAX and Femto cells into their networks.

About Arieso
Arieso is the world-leading provider of capital planning and automatic network optimization solutions and services. A privately held company founded in 2000 by a team of industry experts, Arieso's solutions and expertise deliver significant cost-savings to the operator community as well as a vastly improved mobile user experience.

Arieso's deep in-house knowledge of the complexities surrounding the allocation of capital for a mobile operator’s radio infrastructure and the design, optimization and overall efficiencies of mobile networks means that it can offer unrivalled optimization solutions that can offer operators a far greater return on their network investment. At a time when most network operators are looking at driving cost out of their business Arieso optimization solutions can offer typically 30% savings on network CapEx and OpEx.

Arieso optimization solutions remove the need for repetitive drive-testing, instead rapidly providing enhanced network settings improving capacity, coverage and overall network quality. Arieso also offers advanced network optimization services providing comprehensive strategies and tactics regarding network optimization.

Arieso’s customers include Vodafone, AT&T Mobility, O2, Telefonica, Nortel, Eurotel, Pocket and Qualcomm

Further information on Arieso can be found at http://www.arieso.com

Marketing contacts
Jo Emmerson/Siobhan Gaffan
arieso@eml.com
+44 (0)208 408 8000

Sales contacts:
Europe, Asia, Africa
Francesco Saffioti
Francesco.Saffioti@Arieso.com
+44 1635 232470

Americas
Keith Radousky
 Keith.Radousky@Arieso.com
404-431-8779

Arieso Expands US Leadership Team

September 24th 2007

Atlanta, Georgia, US and Newbury, UK: Arieso, the leading capital planning and optimisation software company, has appointed two US based wireless industry executives to its management team. Keith Radousky and Steve Smith have assumed the roles of VP of Sales and Marketing Americas and Program Director Americas, respectively. The appointments have been made to further strengthen the presence, support, and commitment to customer satisfaction Arieso offers clients in the Americas .

With over 27 years in wireless communications, Keith Radousky has spent much of his career designing and operating wireless networks while staying at the forefront of next generation network development. He spent a total of 17 years at AT&T in a variety of positions including National Executive Director of Engineering and Advanced Technologies Implementation. Prior to joining Arieso, Keith held the positions of VP of Business Development and VP of OEM Sales for NextG Networks and Powerwave Technologies, respectively. Keith's combination of wireless operator and network sales experience fit Arieso's commitment to expanding the Americas team with experienced executives.

Steve Smith has worked in various Operations and Engineering positions for BellSouth throughout their nine-state area. Steve was responsible for leading the expansion of a wireless technician dispatch system known as TechAccess; and for developing a combination wireless data voice recognition system commonly known as the Mobile Gateway Interface that in turn contributed to Steve earning 14 United States patents. Prior to his appointment at Arieso, Steve was the lead project manager at AT&T on two key national wireless projects: combining the AT&T wireless and Cingular radio access networks; and developing operational requirements for the Network Operations Management Operations System (NEMOS). Now as a senior member of Arieso's team, Steve will be leading Arieso's projects in the Americas .

Shirin Dehghan CEO commented, “What makes Arieso truly different is our ability to understand our clients' specific needs and tailor our software in order to best meet them. As we continue to lead the field in mobile optimisation software solutions, the appointment of Steve and Keith will further support and compliment our already highly experienced team. Our clients will continue to benefit from an exceptional level of support and guidance in ensuring they get the best RoI and performance out of their mobile networks.”

Arieso has recently welcomed a number of wireless network operators in America to its customer base and continues to invest heavily in building its resources to serve both existing and future clients. Keith and Steve bring significant experience of successful delivery of software solutions to US telecommunications operators. As senior members of Arieso's team, they reinforce Arieso's commitment to the US and demonstrate Arieso's capability to deploy and support its solutions nationwide.

About Arieso

Arieso is the world-leading provider of capital planning and automatic network optimisation solutions and services. A privately held company founded in 2000 by a teamof industry experts, Arieso's solutions and expertise deliver significant cost-savings to the operator community as well as a vastly improved mobile user experience.

Arieso's deep in-house knowledge of the complexities surrounding the allocation of capital for a mobile operator's radio infrastructure and the design, optimisation and overall efficiencies of mobile networks means that it can offer unrivalled optimisation solutions that can offer operators a far greater return on their network investment.  At a time when most network operators are looking at driving cost out of their business Arieso optimisation solutions can offer typically 30% savings on network CapEx and OpEx.

Arieso optimisation solutions remove the need for repetitive drive-testing, instead rapidly providing enhanced network settings improving capacity, coverage and overall network quality.  Arieso also offers advanced network optimisation services providing comprehensive strategies and tactics regarding network optimisation.

Arieso's customers include Vodafone, AT&T Mobility, O2, Telefonica, Nortel, Eurotel, Pocket and Qualcomm

Further information on Arieso can be found at http://www.arieso.com

Marketing contacts

Jo Emmerson/Siobhan Gaffan

arieso@eml.com

+44 (0)208 408 8000

Sales contacts:

Europe, Asia, Africa

Francesco Saffioti

Francesco.Saffioti@Arieso.com

+44 1635 232470

 Americas

 Keith Radousky

 Keith.Radousky@Arieso.com

 404-431-8779

Arieso’s proven ACP suite chosen by leading network operator - Vodafone to achieve up to 20% improvement in networks in Iceland

August 20th 2007

Newbury, UK,: Arieso, the leading network planning and optimisation provider, has today announced that it has been selected to supply its ACP software suite, ariesoACP to Vodafone Iceland. ariesoACP provides network operators with a cost-effective solution to enable the best possible coverage, traffic capacity and quality of service for 2G, 2.5G and 3G mobile networks and was selected by Vodafone because of its impressive record of achieving up to 20% improvements in such key performance indicators (KPIs) as network coverage, dropped call numbers, and data speeds.

ariesoACP will enable Vodafone to access network performance data from a variety of sources and then use this data to tailor the parameters of its network. Once the data has been collected, ariesoACP automatically generates a network configuration, calculating the potential parameter combinations of the antennas to ascertain the most efficient way of configuring the network to improve areas such as coverage, reduced interference and dropped calls.

Sigurdur Hauksson, Manager of Wireless Access Networks for Vodafone Iceland, commented, “When looking for tools to improve the quality of our network for our clients, I was impressed by the innovative and powerful set of tools that Arieso has to offer. Arieso has also been very responsible and flexible partner to work with, always proving quick solutions to our technical as well as business requests.”

Shirin Dehghan, Arieso CEO, said, “Network optimisation is becoming an increasingly more important issue for operators; consumers are demanding higher quality of service and are not willing to put up with poor coverage. Arieso’s tested and proven optimisation algorithm has consistently outperformed its rivals in competitive trials and it has been proven to be the most cost effective solution around. Vodafone Iceland chose Arieso to help maintain its quality of service. Working with arguably one of the biggest operators is a huge compliment for us, and demonstrates the competency and intelligence of our products.”

About Arieso:
Arieso (www.arieso.com) is the world-leading provider of unique, automatic network optimisation solutions and services. A privately held company founded in 2000 by a team of industry experts, Arieso's solutions and expertise deliver significant cost-savings to the operator community as well as a vastly improved mobile user experience.

Arieso's deep in-house knowledge of the complexities surrounding the design, optimisation and overall efficiencies of mobile networks means that it can offer unrivalled optimisation solutions that can offer operators a far greater return on their network investment. At a time when most network operators are looking at driving cost out of their business Arieso optimisation solutions can offer typically 30% savings on network CapEx and OpEx.

Arieso optimisation solutions remove the need for repetitive drive-testing, instead rapidly providing enhanced network settings improving capacity, coverage and overall network quality. Arieso also offers advanced network optimisation services providing comprehensive strategies and tactics regarding network optimisation.

About Vodafone Iceland:
Vodafone Iceland is a multi-play service provider offering mobile phone, fixed, internet and data services. Vodafone Iceland focuses on the needs of its customers and offers a wide portfolio of products to both individuals and companies. Vodafone Iceland is a key player on the Icelandic telecom market and the Vodafone mobile network covers 98% of populated areas in Iceland as well as most of the main tourist areas. Vodafone Iceland has a unique relationship with Vodafone Group, being the only single brand Vodafone company not owned by Vodafone Group. Vodafone Group Plc is the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States through the Company's subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures, associated undertakings and investments. For more information please visit www.vodafone.is and www.vodafone.com.

Marketing contacts
Jo Emmerson/Siobhan Gaffan
arieso@eml.com
+44 (0)208 408 8000

Sales contact
Francesco Saffioti
Francesco.Saffioti@Arieso.com
+44 1635 232470

Pocket Communications signs contract with Arieso for optimisation support

August 1st , 2007

Atlanta , Georgia ,US: Pocket Communications signs contract with Arieso for optimisation support

Pocket Communications, the US cellular operator, has appointed leading network optimisation experts Arieso to optimise its CDMA network to increase capacity and improve quality. Arieso will be implementing an automated cell planning solution to improve network efficiency without the need for immediate capital expenditure. The solution, ariesoACP will be supported by experts from ariesoServices in Arieso's US office.

Because of its flat rate, unlimited usage service plan, Pocket's main challenge is to ensure it always has capacity to provide customers with the service they need, when they need it. By using ariesoACP, which is based on a unique algorithm proprietary to Arieso, Pocket will be able to achieve and maintain an increase in its capacity without having to continually invest in additional network equipment.

Following implementation, Pocket will be able to provide its current and prospective customers with the ability to download more data and make more calls. The company will need only to reconfigure or tune the network to improve capacity. The ariesoServices offering has been benchmarked to ensure it provides world-class solutions, supplying the breadth and quality demanded by wireless operators.

Paul Turner, VP Global Operations for Arieso, commented: “The ariesoServices experts are looking forward to providing Pocket with consulting services and to improving the quality of its network. Pocket has a very clear mission – to provide its end-users with great service at affordable prices – and Arieso has the expertise and solutions needed to make sure Pocket continues to meet those goals.”

Amir Rajwany, Executive VP and CTO for Pocket Communications, added: “Arieso's ability to provide Pocket with a services solution to meet its needs, together with the capabilities of its core product, ariesoACP, highly impressed Pocket. We were especially impressed not only with the technical ability of the tool but also the sophisticated way in which the results are presented in a 3-D view, suitable for us to use at all levels within our organisation. We are very much looking forward to working with Arieso's consultants and to the performance improvements we will obtain.”

Paul Turner concluded: “It's not enough for us to just provide the tools, we also recognise the need to provide comprehensive support to ensure our customers can use our solutions to maximum benefit. If our clients are not 100 per cent delighted and able to be referenced, Arieso will not be successful. It's as simple as that. 100 per cent client satisfaction is the goal we set for ourselves and is the most important target we have.”

About Arieso

Arieso is a recognised world leader in the development of innovative solutions that help wireless operators and service providers improve the performance of their networks at a lower cost. Arieso has been providing solutions in the areas of automatic network optimisation and capital budget management since 2002, and its clients include Vodafone, AT&T Mobility, O 2 , Telefonica, Nortel and Qualcomm. Arieso is headquartered in Newbury (UK) and in Atlanta , GA ( USA ). For more information about Arieso, please visit www.arieso.com .

About Pocket Communications

Youghiogheny dba Pocket Communications and other affiliates have been in the telecommunications business in San Antonio for over 16 years and is locally owned, managed and staffed. The company is focused on providing a local service to its local customers with local call centers. Pocket provides bundled “all you can eat” wireless telecom services in San Antonio , Laredo and The Valley with CDMA based Network area coverage. Pocket uses state of the art Nortel network equipment.

Marketing contacts

Jo Emmerson/Siobhan Gaffan

arieso@eml.com

+44 (0)208 408 8000

Sales contact

Keith Radousky

VP Sales & Marketing Arieso Inc

+1 714 713 9838

Keith.radousky@arieso.com

LEADING WIRELESS SOLUTIONS COMPANY GEARS UP FOR WiMAX

July 6th, 2007

Newbury , UK : Arieso to enable WiMAX operators and service providers to maximise their profit potential

The leading automatic cell planning and network optimisation solutions provider, Arieso, has unveiled its strategy with respect to WiMAX. As part of this strategy, Arieso has joined the WiMAX Forum TM to support the development and adoption of the promising wireless broadband technology. Arieso has also announced that it has started developing WiMAX-specific functionality as part of its market-leading automatic optimisation software suite. By including WiMAX in its established solutions, Arieso will enable operators and service providers to maximise the benefits of wireless broadband whilst minimising their capital and operational costs.

This announcement comes at a time that a growing number of wireless communications companies are considering WiMAX as the answer to consumer demand for fixed and/or mobile broadband. Arieso has already established a global reputation for excellence by helping 2G and 3G mobile operators to achieve substantial cost savings and improved network performance. Arieso felt that it was important to use its expertise and successful automatic optimisation platform in order to offer a similar solution to companies interested in WiMAX.

Michael Flanagan, Arieso CTO, comments: “We are excited about the potential of WiMAX to unleash the mobile broadband services that will transform the wireless communications market. With many companies interested in fixed and/or mobile WiMAX, we at Arieso believe that we should support its development and adoption. Therefore, we have now joined the WiMAX Forum and are extending our solutions portfolio to include WiMAX. This means that our WiMAX customers will soon benefit from the exceptional results that the Arieso solutions have repeatedly achieved in wireless planning/optimisation projects worldwide. ”

About Arieso

Arieso is a recognised world leader in the development of innovative solutions that help wireless operators and service providers improve the performance of their networks at a lower cost. Arieso has been providing solutions in the areas of automatic network optimisation and capital budget management since 2002, and its clients include Vodafone, AT&T Mobility, O 2 , Telefonica, Nortel and Qualcomm. Arieso is headquartered in Newbury (UK) and in Atlanta , GA ( USA ) . For more information about Arieso, please visit www.arieso.com .

About the WiMAX Forum

The WiMAX Forum is a global, industry-led organisation, which was formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products. The WiMAX Forum works closely with service providers and regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified™ systems meet customer and government requirements. It also aims, with the help of its members, to remove barriers to wide-scale adoption of

Broadband Wireless Access technology and position WiMAX as the next-generation wireless broadband Internet technology of choice anytime, anywhere . For more information about the WiMAX Forum and its activities, please visit www.wimaxforum.org . WiMAX Forum™ and WiMAX Forum Certified™ are registered trademarks of the WiMAX Forum.

Marketing contacts

Jo Emmerson/Siobhan Gaffan

+44 (0)208 408 8000

arieso@eml.com

Sales contact

Konstantinos Stavropoulos

Arieso WiMAX Product Manager

+44 (0) 1635 232 470

Arieso is selected as a winner of the Red Herring 100 Europe Award for 2007

March 19th, 2007

CANNES , France: RED HERRING REVEALS companies seleted for the Red herring 100 Europe 2007 - Award Recognizes the 100 "Most Promising" Companies Driving the Future of Technology

Red Herring today announced that ARIESO is a recipient of Red Herring 100 Europe, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa ) region each year.

“This year's impressive list of winners demonstrates Europe 's emergence as a major player in the global technology sector,” said Red Herring Editor-in-Chief, Joel Dreyfuss. “The exceptional accomplishments of European technology companies and entrepreneurs are a testament to the rapid advancements being made in building the European innovation ecosystem.”

Red Herring's lists of top private companies are an important part of the company's tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google, eBay and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors, and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work.

Red Herring's editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 700 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development.

To honor the CEOs of Red Herring 100 Europe companies, Red Herring has invited each CEO to present his or her company at its Venture Market Europe (VME) 2007 event.

Scheduled for March 25-27, at the Intercontinental Carlton, this intimate, three-day event is themed “The Pursuit of Disruption” and will explore how European firms are leading the charge in many technology sectors, gaining the competitive advantage, and driving entrepreneurial success in ways that create business opportunities for challengers and incumbents alike.

About Red Herring

Red Herring is a global media company which unites the world's best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers in a variety of forums: a leading innovation magazine, an online daily technology news service, technology newsletters and major events for technology leaders around the globe. Red Herring provides an insider's access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. More information about Red Herring is available on the Internet at www.redherring.com .

Arieso Earns #4 Spot in Real Business O2 '50 to Watch in Mobile'

February 06, 2007

London, UK: CEO Shirin Dehghan Named Top Woman in Mobile

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the second year running, Arieso has been named a Top 10 company in the prestigious Real Business O2 ‘50 to Watch in Mobile’ list, published today. This year, Arieso, which specialises in automated network optimisation and capital management for mobile networks, moved up the ranking three places to take 4th position. The list also singled out Arieso CEO Shirin Dehghan, naming her Top Woman in Mobile.

In deciding who would make their 2007 list, the judges considered the innovation, business model, entrepreneurial flair and potential growth of over 200 companies. The final 50 were decided by a panel of industry experts including Mike Short, Chair of the Mobile Data Association; Christina Domecq, founder of Spinvox; Stephen Pritchard, Real Business magazine; Eden Zoller, principal analyst at Ovum; and Ken Blakeslee, chair of WebMobility Ventures.

In their coverage of the list, Real Business highlights Arieso's and Dehghan’s contributions to the mobile industry:

“Network optimisation brings more reliable voice calls and better data services, while planning helps operators work around the physical constraints of wireless coverage,” Real Business reports.

“Today Arieso is a major player on both sides of the Atlantic. Dehghan is becoming an industry figurehead…. She stands out in the 50 to Watch in Mobile as the most impressive female figure. Keep an eye out for her.”

“It’s great to be back in O2 Real Business’ Ones to Watch list," says Dehghan. The #4 ranking is a real testament to how much the team has achieved toward our vision for ‘self-healing’ networks. In the past year, we’ve shown that delivering a range of new services to the market, acquiring new global customers and expanding into the US is no barrier to ideas and innovation. Our full suite of automated network optimisation products and services are now helping more of the world’s mobile carriers deliver a higher quality of service across their networks while, critically, reducing capital and operating expenditure. We’re pleased that our achievements continue to garner this kind of industry recognition.”

About Arieso
With its unique vision for intelligent mobile networks with the ability to ‘self-heal’ or adapt automatically to the widest possible set of conditions, and a proven track record with leading operators worldwide, Arieso (www.arieso.com) is on a mission to completely transform the quality of service that operators provide to world’s mobile users. A recognised industry leader, the company was founded in 2002 and now serves customers in the US, Europe and Asia including Cingular, O2, Vodafone, Qualcomm, EuroTel Praha and Telefónica. Arieso operates from offices in Newbury, UK and Atlanta, Georgia, US. Its investors include Add Partners and Top Technology Ventures.

For further information, contact:

Nancy Prendergast

Tannissan Mae Communications

Tel: +44 207 243 4440

nancy@tannissanmae.com

Arieso appoints two senior telecoms industry execs: CTO Michael Flanagan and VP of Operations Paul Turner

February, 2007

London, UK: Executive team charged with bringing Arieso's vision for self-healing networks to life

Arieso today announced the addition of two senior telecommunications figures to its management team. Michael Flanagan has been named CTO and Paul Turner assumes the role of VP of Operations. The two are expected to play critical roles in realising Arieso's vision of next generation network optimisation for the company's global customers.

An internationally recognised expert in network optimisation, Dr Flanagan was for the last 12 years at Lucent Technologies' Bell Labs in New Jersey , a hothouse for innovation in mobile communications. At Bell Labs, Flanagan worked on many aspects of wireless communications systems, ranging from channel element design to network design and optimisation.

Paul Turner joined Arieso at the end of 2006 as VP of Operations, responsible for Product Management, Product Development and Professional Services. Turner comes to

Arieso with significant general management, sales, product strategy and professional services experience, garnered in senior management roles with ADC's global software business, Metrica, and as CEO of Panacea. He has lead numerous successful multi-million pound projects for blue chip clients including Vodafone, o2, Orange , T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless and Maxis Malaysia.

Both Flanagan and Turner bring significant global experience to Arieso as it continues to expand internationally to service its customer base of Tier 1 carriers in UK, Europe, the US, and Asia. They join Arieso's other senior technologists Shirin Dehghan, CEO; Dr Mohsen Koochak, Chief Scientist; and VP of Sales and Marketing Tim Helstrip to realise Arieso's goal of bringing next generation network optimisation and capital planning to market with speed.

“We've set our sights on delivering a step change in network optimisation through what we call ‘self-healing' networks,” says Dehghan. “We see that it's possible to embed the intelligence to self heal into the very DNA of wireless networks so that they can adapt automatically to ever-changing conditions. I have no doubt that with experience,technology leadership and this outstanding team, our vision will soon be a reality for our customers – and a major network quality advance for mobile users.”

About Arieso

With its unique vision for intelligent mobile networks with the ability to ‘self-heal' or adapt automatically to the widest possible set of conditions, and a proven track record with leading operators worldwide, Arieso is on a mission to completely transform the quality of service that operators provide to world's mobile users. A recognised industry leader, the company was founded in 2002 and now serves customers in the US , Europe and Asia including Cingular, O2, Vodafone, Qualcomm, EuroTel Praha and Telefonica. Arieso operates from offices in Newbury , UK and Atlanta , Georgia , US. Its investors include venture capital companies Add Partners and Top Technology .

For further information, contact:

Nancy Prendergast

Tannissan Mae Communications

Tel: +44 207 243 4440

nancy@tannissanmae.com

Arieso Strengthens Senior Team With CTO Appointment

January 25, 2007

London , UK: Michael Flanagan Leaves Bell Labs for Up-Start in Automated Network Optimisation and Capital Planning

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Michael Flanagan has been appointed the new CTO of Arieso. He joins the Newbury UK-based mobile network optimisation firm from Lucent Technologies in the US. Flanagan will be based in the US where Arieso has recently opened its offices in Atlanta, and will work closely with the firm’s other senior

technologists. He is charged with bringing the company’s unique vision for a new generation of optimisation technologies to life for Arieso’s global customers.

An internationally recognised expert in network optimisation, Flanagan spent the last 12 years at Lucent Technologies’ Bell Labs in New Jersey, a hothouse for innovation inmobile communications. At Bell Labs, he worked on many aspects of wireless communications systems, ranging from channel element design to network design and optimisation, and gained considerable international experience.

Welcoming Dr Flanagan, Shirin Dehghan, Arieso CEO, says: “Michael joins at a critical time in our development, when he will be instrumental in helping us consolidate our technology leadership and build on our early successes with clients including Vodafone, Qualcomm, Cingular and O2. As mobile networks continue to evolve in power and complexity, we believe Michael is especially well placed to ensure that Arieso continues to raise the bar on what network optimisation technology delivers to the mobile industry.“

“This is a great opportunity to join one of the best teams in the business,” says Flanagan. “Arieso’s founders, Shirin Dehghan and Chief Scientist Dr Mohsen Koochak, are themselves highly accomplished technologists. They’ve amassed an excellent track record with some of the world’s biggest and best network operators. So what’s next? Our goal is to embed customer satisfaction and self-healing into the very DNA of the wireless network; operators and their customers deserve no less.”

Flanagan received a BEng in Electrical Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, in 1990, and MSc and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 1991 and 1995 respectively. While a National Science Foundation Fellow at Caltech he worked part-time at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Deep Space Network projects including the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

About Arieso
With its unique vision for intelligent mobile networks with the ability to ‘self-heal’ or adapt automatically to the widest possible set of conditions, and a proven track record with leading operators worldwide, Arieso is on a mission to completely transform the quality of service that operators provide to world’s mobile users. A recognised industry leader, the company was founded in 2002 and now serves customers in the US, Europe and Asia including Cingular, O2, Vodafone, Qualcomm, EuroTel Praha and Telefonica. Arieso operates from offices in Newbury, UK and Atlanta, Georgia. Its investors include Add Partners and Top Technology.

For further information, contact:

Nancy Prendergast

Tannissan Mae Communications for Arieso

Tel: +44 207 243 4440

nancy@tannissanmae.com