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Aricent to Acquire DataLinx

Service Providers to Benefit From Addition of World-Class Talent

Aricent, a full-service, full-spectrum communications software company, today announced that DataLinx has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Aricent. DataLinx is a leader in consulting, system integration and software development based in Tarrytown, New York, USA. The combination of Aricent and DataLinx will benefit service providers worldwide.

DataLinx, founded in 1992, adds a highly experienced team of 400 consultants and developers based in the USA to the Aricent organization. The DataLinx transaction is further evidence of Aricent's global expansion strategy to establish locations close to clients and relentlessly pursue the leading communications industry talent in the world.

"Aricent and DataLinx's combined offerings will help service providers drive revenue growth and profitability in a complex landscape of emerging technologies and heightened customer expectations," said Ash Bhardwaj, CEO, Aricent.

Combined, Aricent and DataLinx will deliver full lifecycle solutions to wireless, wireline, cable and satellite service providers. In addition, the two companies will offer a combined line of service provider products that includes applications for network capacity planning, subscriber management, billing mediation, service activation, customer relationship management and workforce management.

"The highly complementary combination of DataLinx and Aricent creates an unprecedented blend of expertise, scale and speed. Jointly, we have the unique ability to envision, define and deliver mission critical solutions to operators for their next generation networks and services," said Sanjay Jain, CEO of DataLinx.

About Aricent
With corporate offices in Palo Alto, California, Aricent is a full-service, full-spectrum communications software company. Aricent offers software services and products that enable the world's leading communications equipment manufacturers, device manufacturers and service providers to improve time-to-revenue and maximize efficiency. Owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), Sequoia Capital and Flextronics International Ltd., Aricent has more than 350 clients worldwide, including Airtel, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco Systems, Ericsson, Inmarsat, Juniper, Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Texas Instruments, Virgin Mobile and Vodafone. For more information, visit www.aricent.com.

About DataLinx
DataLinx delivers best in class consulting, technology and services that address critical business and operations challenges faced by service providers. DataLinx assists service providers in the planning, development, implementation and support of efficient and scalable OSS capabilities. DataLinx professional services enable service providers to rapidly deploy new broadband services, efficiently manage mobile work forces, minimize customer churn and maintenance costs, streamline back office systems, and achieve maximum ROI on projects. DataLinx enables what's next with a focus on rapid delivery of innovative solutions leading to measurable business value for its customers. With corporate headquarters located in Tarrytown, NY, DataLinx has additional offices located in Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and Canada. For further information visit DataLinx at www.datalinx.net.