Planet EV 3G WCDMA Software Suite Reseller Agreement

Europe : The Wireless Business Unit of Marconi Corporation plc announced an agreement with LS telcom AG (Frankfurt: LSX) to distribute Marconi's Planet EV wireless network design and optimization software. Mobile operators in targeted Eastern Europe and DACH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) markets will benefit from enhanced access to the leading Planet(R) EV product portfolio as well as local support and services.

"We're excited to partner with an established leader like LS telcom to improve our route to market," said Kevin Hankins, head of Marconi's Wireless Business Unit. "Their experience in spectrum management and software sales as well as their established customer base will enable them to deliver compelling turnkey solutions. The combined value of our organizations will accelerate our market penetration."

Under terms of the agreement, LS telcom will distribute Planet EV and integrated Ellipse Microwave software for Planet EV across a defined territory. Planet EV will also become an integral part of LS telcom's modular set of planning solutions and will replace the current CHIRplus_UMTS product of LS telcom.

"Planet EV's strong GSM and WCDMA solutions will allow us to aggressively pursue a rapidly expanding market in Eastern Europe," said Manfred Lebherz, CEO of LS telcom. "This partnership with Marconi Wireless will provide us with an additional competitive edge by assuring an increased rate of innovation for our customers."

About LS Telcom AG

LS telcom AG is a services and solutions company for the wireless telecommunications market. Core business of LS telcom is in the provision of solutions, i.e. software systems and consulting services, to users and regulators of radio frequency spectrum. The company's expertise is focused on radio network planning and optimisation, frequency planning and spectrum management. LS telcom's customer base includes telecom operators and regulatory authorities worldwide, including many of the key players in the telecommunications market.