Global Netoptex Selects TeliaSonera for Complete Gaming Networking Services

April 19, 2007; 03:26 PM

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- TeliaSonera International Carrier, Europe’s largest IP carrier, today announced that it will provide San Jose, Calif.-based Global Netoptex, Inc. (GNi) with its global IP network as GNi prepares to launch its new European expansion of the online games services platform from OGSi which will support more than 25 titles from multiple publishers and developers.

According to Derek Wise, GNi president and CEO, GNi plans to deploy the TeliaSonera International Carrier Global IP Network to provide the speed and reliability it needs to host its online gaming infrastructure. “We selected TeliaSonera International Carrier in order to expand our operations into Europe and support the initial release of online games this summer,” Wise explained.

TeliaSonera International Carrier in partnership with IXEurope will also provide GNi with high density collocation facilities located in Frankfurt, Germany.

GNi, with OGSi, is one of the leading providers of managed Internet services in the United States, offering robust, highly competitive infrastructure and bandwidth to the games industry.

“We are delighted that GNi has selected TeliaSonera International Carrier Global IP Network,” said Adam Sawicki, vice president and head of sales for West Europe and North America, TeliaSonera International Carrier. “We will provide our services in support of GNi’s move into the fast growing online gaming area. We are striving to provide complete solutions for our customers, enabling the best gaming experience possible, as we look to become the provider of choice to the online gaming industry.”

About OGSi

Online Game Services Inc. has been refining its game service provider business model since its inception in June 2004. The company now works with a number of online game companies, providing them with fully managed dedicated game hosting services, comprising best-of-breed server and network infrastructure, and expert network design, deployment and operations. OGSi's on-demand "pay-as-you-grow" business model offsets much of the risks and costs associated with online game deployment and operations. More information is available at http://www.onlinegameservices.com, 408-333-9663 or pr@onlinegameservices.com.

About Global Netoptex

Global Netoptex, Inc. (GNi) is a leading provider of customer-centric managed services that extend customers’ infrastructure while dramatically reducing their total cost of ownership (TCO). GNi provides the expertise, resources and solutions to meet and exceed customers’ unique onsite and off-site requirements. Services include wired and wireless connectivity, world-class network security, disaster recovery, comprehensive server management and hosting, networking operations and management, and network consulting. GNi’s unique P.O.W.E.R. (Process Organized with Efficient Resources) methodology delivers consistent levels of excellence for efficiently managing peak loads and guaranteeing uptime. For more information, visit http://www.gni.com.

About TeliaSonera

TeliaSonera International Carrier is part of TeliaSonera, the leading communications company in the Nordic and Baltic region, with strong positions within mobile communications in Eurasia, Turkey and Russia. At the end of 2006, TeliaSonera launched mobile services in Spain. The company provides reliable, innovative and easy-to-use services for transferring and packaging voice, images, data, information, transactions and entertainment. In 2006, TeliaSonera’s net sales amounted to SEK 91 billion, and the company had a total of 96 million customers in 15 countries. The TeliaSonera share is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and the Helsinki Stock Exchange, and the company is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Simplicity and service are important tools in creating profitable growth and value for the company’s customers and shareholders. Read more at www.teliasonera.com.

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