Newport Networks Signs Distribution Agreement with Leading Next Generation Network Equipment Vendor

Caldicot, UK, 13th March, 2006. Newport Networks, the developer of carrier-class Session Border Controllers, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with a leading Next Generation Network (NGN) equipment vendor to distribute the Newport 1460 session controller. The agreement, which has an initial term of 5 years, enables the vendor to sell the Newport 1460 as part of their extensive solution offerings to operators building Next Generation Networks.

Joint business development activities under the auspices of the agreement are already underway with a number of tier-1 operators. Additionally, the two companies are working closely to finalise negotiations with a tier-1 operator who intends to use the Newport 1460 to provide the session border controller components of its Next Generation Network.

About Newport Networks

Newport Networks Group PLC, listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, has designed and developed the award winning 1460 session border controller. The 1460 session border controller addresses the key service delivery issues of quality and security, enabling service providers to create new revenue streams from VoIP and MoIP while controlling the cost of delivery. Newport Networks' product innovations and leadership have been recognised through Frost & Sullivan's 2006 IP Communications Next-Generation Carrier Infrastructure Entrepreneurial Company of the Year award and Internet Telephony magazine's Product of the Year 2005 award. Newport Networks' commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services is demonstrated by the company becoming the first independent session border controller vendor to achieve ISO 9001:2000 certification. Based in the UK, France, North America and China, Newport Networks is led by an experienced team with a proven track record of identifying new service provider network technologies, developing products and managing the growth of international businesses. Further information at www.newport-networks.com