Czech Operator SELFservis Deploys Transmode DWDM Technology In Czechbone Network

STOCKHOLM, Sweden and PRAGUE, Czech Republic - December 4 2008 - Transmode, a leading provider of optical networking solutions, and Czech Republic-based value-added reseller partner RLC Praha, today announced that SELFservis, a Czech Cable-TV and alternative operator, has deployed the Transmode TM-Series in it's CzechBone network across the Czech Republic.

The SELFservis operated national CzechBone network provides local and national transit connectivity and a range of data services to a wide range of international customers and to local Cable TV operators. Customers such as UPC, Telekom Austria and GTS use the CzechBone network for high speed services. The Transmode TM-Series solution provides SELFservis with a Gigabit Ethernet over CWDM and DWDM network that takes full advantage of Transmode's iWDM (Intelligent WDM) concept and Low Power Design. This provides SELFservis with a scalable network offering industry leading Ethernet over WDM functionality, significantly reduced operating costs and lower power consumption.

"The expansion of the CzechBone network is an important project for SELFservis" said Jan Dasovsky, SELFservis' CEO and Owner. "As network capacity grows we need a solution that can scale quickly and differentiate our network, while keeping operational costs down. We evaluated a number of global WDM vendors and selected Transmode due to the company's focus on WDM technology. The Transmode TM-Series provides us at SELFservis with a solid platform for network growth while providing the best whole life cost".

Transmode's local partner in the Czech Republic, RLC Praha, provides SELFservis with a range of additional services, including 24/7 monitoring of the network.

"The SELFservis' CzechBone network is a major enabler of telecoms and Cable TV services within the Czech Republic" said Björn Andersson, Vice President Sales of Transmode. "Transmode's focus on metro and regional WDM solutions has provided SELFservis with a solution that cost effectively scales as their capacity grows. While the Transmode's iWDM Ethernet over WDM technology ensures that the network can provide differentiated services within the Czech Republic".

About SELFservis SELFservis is a key operator of CableTV and Data networks within the Czech Republic and Slovakia providing local and international customers with local, national and transit services across the region.

SELFservis operates a number of networks including the SELFnet Cable TV network and the CzechBone national network, providing services to international customers such as BT, Telekom Austria, UPC, Orange and GTS. Additionally SELFservis acts as a provider of IPTV video streams for many international partners in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

SELFservis is also a key contributor to local organizations such as the Czech Association of Competitive Communications and Neutral Internet eXchange of the Czech Republic (NIX.CZ).

For additional information about SELFservis, please visit www.selfservis.cz

About RLC Praha RLC Praha is a leading provider of communications infrastructure within the Czech Republic. With a focus on WDM, FTTx and Ethernet technologies, RLC Praha provides customers with deep product knowledge and a range of additional value-added services.

Founded in 1993, RLC Praha has established a broad customer base and operates networks on behalf of key customers with ISO certified 24/7/365 capabilities.

For additional information about RLC Praha, please visit www.rlc.cz

About Transmode Transmode is a leading provider of optical networking solutions for transport of data, voice and video traffic, based on WDM-technology (Wavelength Division Multiplexing).

Our customer base consists of more than 230 network operators, service providers, large enterprises and public institutions across Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Transmode's comprehensive product portfolio and strong global organization enable our customers to cost efficiently grow the capacity and to improve service level of their regional, metro and metro access networks, without compromising on functionality.

For additional information about Transmode, please visit www.transmode.com

For more information please contact: Ola Elmeland Vice President Marketing & Communications Transmode Systems AB Telephone: +46 8 527 675 50 Email: ola.elmeland@transmode.com

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