NewStep Networks and Paragon Wireless
Enabling GSM/Wi-Fi Seamless Handoff
NewStep Networks Completes Interoperability Testing
with Paragon Wireless Handsets

June 19, 2007 -- CHICAGO & SINGAPORE (BUSINESS WIRE) --NewStep Networks, Inc., the leader in convergence solutions for carriers and enterprises, and Paragon Wireless, a global technology provider of VoWLAN handsets and solutions, today announced that the companies have completed interoperability certification for Paragon’s latest GSM/VoWLAN dual-mode handset hipi 2300 with an integrated Voice Call Continuity (VCC) client.

This collaboration builds upon NewStep’s interoperability program, an initiative that further satisfies the market demand for true service convergence. NewStep actively engages in partnerships with various complementary handset manufacturers and third-party client suppliers to further extend the value chain that allows operators around the globe to utilize their networks to monetize the demands for fixed-mobile convergence.

“Handset manufacturers’ continuing interest in interoperability with our solution clearly demonstrates not only the value of the NewStep offering but also the forward momentum of the service convergence market,” said Craig Gosselin, NewStep Networks’ chief marketing officer. “Successful completion of such interoperability testing underscores NewStep’s commitment to furthering the adoption of fixed-mobile convergence in a variety of key technologies that will provide our customers with a multi-vendor, multi-technology solution.”

The hipi-2300 is Paragon Wireless’ newest addition to its Microsoft Windows Mobile® dual-mode handset technology. Utilizing Paragon’s proven VoWLAN/GSM dual-mode technology, the hipi-2300 includes the Windows Mobile 5.0® operating system to further expand the usability and functionality of this extremely versatile smartphone.

“Paragon is consistently delivering products and services to meet the demands of telephony’s next layer, fixed-mobile convergence,” said Ilkka Pouttu, vice-president of sales and marketing, Paragon Wireless. “Paragon’s dual-mode solution, integrated with NewStep’s CSN server, addresses key FMC challenges, by providing an enhanced user experience through exploitation of our advanced phone capabilities.”

NewStep continues to forge these vital partnerships to advance service convergence and deliver the operational and productivity benefits that allow service providers to increase customer loyalty, reduce customer churn and provide new and more competitively differentiating services that truly enhance the customer experience.

About NewStep Networks
NewStep Networks is an award-winning provider of fixed-mobile convergence solutions based on its patented CSN platform. NewStep solutions enable enterprises and consumers to have an “any device, any place, any content” communications experience by facilitating the movement of information across access technologies. Currently deployed and handling millions of calls per day, NewStep Networks’ platform offers a rich set of features that works with today’s technology and devices, as well as those being developed for tomorrow. For more information, visit www.newstep.com.

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About Paragon Wireless Inc.
Paragon Wireless delivers customizable, cost-effective VoWLAN handsets and solutions, which are readily deployable with a user-friendly interface.  Paragon Wireless is funded by leading VC firms and managed by experienced industry leaders.  With our first-to-market commercialization of SIP/IMS-based dual-mode solutions for both GSM and CDMA, Paragon Wireless addresses the market with an extensive IP portfolio and standards-compliant innovations.  For more information on Paragon Wireless, please visit us on the web at www.parawireless.com.

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