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MOORESTOWN and WALLINGFORD, May 31 /PRNewswire - AsiaNet/

Interoperability Partnership on Display at GLOBALCOMM 2006

Eastern Research, Inc. and Mangrove Systems, Inc., leading providers of
transport optimization solutions for next-generation mobile radio access
networks (RANs), today announced their joint efforts to certify and demonstrate
end-to-end product interoperability. The companies’ systems will be on display
at GLOBALCOMM 2006 in Chicago (June 5-7) in Eastern’s booth (#47031), with a
live demonstration in Mangrove’s booth (#41048).

The partnership efforts include joint testing activities to certify
interoperability between Eastern’s BSG-1u Base Station Access Gateway and
Mangrove’s Piranha(TM) 600 Aggregation Node. The combined solution leverages
TDM (Native and CES), ATM, Ethernet, and Pseudowire technology (PWE3 and
MPLS/VCAT) for dynamic signaling and robust per-flow traffic management at hub
and aggregation sites, with the interface and circuit/packet protocol diversity
required at cell sites to optimize and converge multi-generational (2G/2.5G/3G)
radio traffic.

The live demonstration at GLOBALCOMM will feature mobile video transported
over a simulated 2G/3G radio access network, with Mangrove’s Piranha 600 and
Eastern’s BSG-1u handling RAN transport duties while maintaining tight control
over quality of service (QoS).

"Proven, end-to-end solutions for RAN transport optimization that enable a
gradual, non-disruptive migration from TDM and ATM to an all-IP RAN are very
attractive to mobile operators, and we are pleased to be working with Mangrove
Systems in this area," said Jesse Price, chief marketing officer of Eastern
Research. "Together, our companies are helping operators build competitive
advantage by reducing mobile backhaul expenses, simplifying network evolution,
and delivering new services."

Colin Doherty, Mangrove’s president and CEO, added, "The access network is
a strategic asset and major area of mobile operator focus. Mangrove’s and
Eastern’s combined solution allows the operator to build a unified RAN for 2G
and 3G, while leveraging existing transport assets and laying the foundation
for Ethernet backhaul and IMS."

Eastern Research and Mangrove Systems will also be featured in an IEC
Communications Forums panel session at GLOBALCOMM titled Mobile Network
Migration to IP, scheduled for 11:30 AM on June 7th (session W28F). Complete
session details are available at
http://www.iec.org/events/2006/iec_forums/conference/w28f.html.

About Eastern Research
Based in Moorestown, New Jersey, USA, Eastern Research Inc. — an ISO
9001:2000 certified company — designs, manufactures, markets and supports the
DNX, OX, and BSG families of Multiservice Cross-Connects and Access Gateways,
ENvision Plus network management software, and related products. Eastern’s
global installed base includes major fixed line and mobile network operators,
utilities, government agencies, and military networks. Additional information
is available at www.erinc.com.

About Mangrove Systems
Mangrove Systems is an industry leader in multi-service Access and
Aggregation platforms purpose built for 3G wireless and wireline networks. The
Piranha(TM) family of products combine the latest in packet and
circuit-switched technology to deliver ATM, Pseudowire, Ethernet, TDM Private
Line and IP/PPP services seamlessly over any transport infrastructure. Ideally
suited to wireless backhaul applications, Piranha’s unique interworking engine
provides per-flow traffic management and powerful OA&M, while integrated CWDM
and SONET/SDH grooming enables direct connection to the transport network.
Mangrove Systems is located in Wallingford, CT. For more information visit:
www.mangrovesystems.com.

Web site:
http://www.mangrovesystems.com
http://www.iec.org/events/2006/iec_forums/conference/w28f.html
http://www.erinc.com

Source: Mangrove Systems