Continuous Computing Joins IMS Forum and Announces Successful Participation in IMS Plugfest III

Business Wire, Nov 5, 2007

Trillium IMS Protocol Software Provider Demonstrates Support and Adherence to IMS Interoperability and Standardization

SAN DIEGO -- Continuous Computing([R]), global provider of integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) to rapidly deploy Next Generation Networks (NGN), today announced the company is a full member of the IMS Forum([R]), the industry's only association dedicated to IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) application and service interoperability certification. Continuous Computing also announced today that the company successfully completed interoperability testing of reference Call State Control Function (CSCF) and Home Subscriber Server (HSS) applications based on integrated Trillium([R]) SIP and Diameter protocol software at IMS Plugfest([TM]) III.

"The IMS Forum is committed to advancing IMS applications and interoperability," said Michael Khalilian, IMS Forum Chairman. "With nearly 20 years of experience developing standards-based telecommunications software, Continuous Computing is a very valuable member and contributor to the interoperability and standardization of IMS. We are also glad to have Continuous Computing as a part of our Plugfest III IMS applications and services interoperability."

IMS Plugfest III, which was hosted by the IMS Forum on October 15-19, 2007 in New Hampshire is an interoperability event designed to certify and standardize IMS services and applications. Continuous Computing's CSCF and HSS reference applications were both successfully tested and proven to be interoperable in an end-to-end IMS network, thereby reducing the risk and complexity of IMS product development for IMS vendors. Continuous Computing's Trillium "NGN-Ready" SIP and Diameter protocol software is completely compliant with the latest IMS standards, as verified through participation in the IMS Plugfest III, as well as third party box testing.

"Continuous Computing is dedicated to participating in global standards bodies, and the IMS Forum is a terrific organization in particular because IMS is such an exciting and promising market," said Mike Dagenais, chief executive officer at Continuous Computing. "We are pleased with the results at the IMS Plugfest and intend to continue to fully support true application interoperability to advance the success of IMS networks."

With its Trillium protocol software family, Continuous Computing provides 100% of the software required for the development of IMS network equipment, including SIP, Diameter, GCP (H.248/MEGACO/MGCP), COPS, SIGTRAN, and SS7 solutions. Continuous Computing's expertise in 3G Wireless, VoIP, and ATCA, all key constituents of IMS, contributes to the company's high-quality and complete IMS offering.

For more information on Continuous Computing's IMS protocol software, visit www.ccpu.com/products/trillium/ims.html.> About Continuous Computing

Continuous Computing([R]) provides integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy Next Generation Networks (NGN). More than 150 customers worldwide benefit from the company's unique blend of customized professional services, Trillium([R]) protocol software, AdvancedTCA and CompactPCI systems, and BladeCenter hardware. Continuous Computing helps customers reduce platform lifecycle costs, optimize data delivery, and accelerate deployments of NGN, 3G Wireless, and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) infrastructure. The company is ISO-9001 certified and is based in San Diego with development centers in China and India. For more information, visit www.ccpu.com.

Continuous Computing is a member of the Intel Communications Alliance (www.intel.com/go/ica), Communications Platforms Trade Association (CP-TA) (www.cp-ta.org), The Femto Forum (www.femtoforum.org), IMS Forum (www.imsforum.org), Service Availability Forum (www.saforum.org), and the Blade.org ecosystem (www.blade.org).

Continuous Computing, the Continuous Computing logo, Create | Deploy | Converge, Flex21, FlexChassis, FlexCompute, FlexCore, FlexDSP, FlexPacket, FlexStore, FlexSwitch, FlexTCA, Network Service-Ready Platform, Quick!Start, TAPA, Trillium, Trillium plus, and the Trillium logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Continuous Computing Corporation. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

About the IMS Forum

The IMS Forum([R]) is a global, non-profit industry association devoted to interoperable IP Multimedia Subsystem services delivery architecture and solutions. IMS Forum's mission is to accelerate the interoperability of IMS revenue-generating services and enabling enterprise and residential consumers to fully benefit from the delivery of multimedia mobile and fixed services over broadband cable, wireless, wireline and fiber networks. The IMS Forum is the creator and organizer of the IMS Plugfest([TM]), the industry's only event focused on IMS service interoperability verification and certification through the IMS Certified([TM])program.

Through its organized Plugfests, working group interactions and other activities, forum members are able to develop cost-effective technical frameworks for converged IP services over wireline, cable, 3G, WiFi and WiMAX networks. Plugfest IV is plan for February 25-29, 2007 by the IMS Forum at the UNH Interoperability Lab. For additional information or to join the IMS Forum and the IMS Plugfests, please visit www.IMSForum.org.