Ipsum Networks and Capgemini Telecom Media & Networks U.S., Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance Aimed at Providing VoIP-Critical Technology and Service

Business Wire, Dec 6, 2004

PLANO, Texas & NEW YORK -- Team Will Offer Services and Products for VoIP to Support Deployment of Innovative IP Route Analysis Solutions

Ipsum Networks, an emerging leader in end-to-end IP-layer management solutions, and the Telecom Media & Entertainment business unit of Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced a strategic alliance that will provide IP route analysis solutions to the telecommunications and cable industries. Under the agreement, Ipsum and Capgemini will engage in joint marketing, sales and operations activities to help service providers understand and better deploy route analysis technology.

"Deploying VoIP and IP services is an important reality for service providers. Improving the predictability and availability of IP networks to support the services our clients provide is a primary focus for Capgemini. With Ipsum's RouteDynamics(TM), our clients may reduce the time and costs associated with identifying, finding, and resolving IP routing-related failures and improve service availability," said Greg Douglass, vice president with Capgemini's Telecom, Media & Entertainment business unit. "At Capgemini, we team with emerging market leaders, such as Ipsum Networks, to deliver innovative solutions that can help our clients stay competitive."

Ipsum Networks and Capgemini propose working together with major multi-service cable and access operators to implement RouteDynamics to identify and perform real-time diagnosis of routing instabilities which can affect business-critical services, such as VoIP. RouteDynamics proactively alerts network managers to IP layer changes, anomalies or outages and determines the root cause of the service-impacting problem.

"The alliance we have forged with Capgemini is about helping our customers achieve greater efficiencies in supporting the accelerating growth of IP-based applications and services," said Dana Brown, CEO at Ipsum. "Our decision to partner with Capgemini is based on our confidence in their people - their expertise in advanced networking technologies and information technology processes, their presence in multiple industries and geographies, and their ability to readily respond to the needs of our customers with a complete understanding of our solutions."

About Capgemini

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has a unique way of working with its clients, which it calls the Collaborative Business Experience. Through commitment to mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, the company helps businesses implement growth strategies, leverage technology, and thrive through the power of collaboration. Capgemini employs approximately 60,000 people and reported 2003 global revenues of 5.754 billion euros. More information about individual service lines, offices and research is available at www.capgemini.com

About Ipsum Networks

Founded in 2001, Ipsum Networks is the leading provider of IP-layer management solutions that increase the availability and performance of mission-critical applications and services in enterprise and carrier-class networks. The company is managed by proven industry leaders with practical expertise as well as academic knowledge specializing in networking and communications. RouteDynamics, the company's flagship product, provides a scalable, non-intrusive solution for managing IP across a complete enterprise providing increased availability and performance. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, with offices in Philadelphia, Ipsum Networks is privately held. For more information, visit www.ipsumnetworks.com.

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