IMTECH TELECOM DISTINGUISHED WITH “RESELLER OF THE YEAR” AWARD FROM ELLACOYA NETWORKS

Imtech Telecom, a technical services provider that specialises in the design, build and maintenance of next generation networks, has been awarded the EMEA Reseller of the Year by Ellacoya Networks, a leading provider of carrier-grade service control solutions for broadband IP networks. The award recognises Imtech’s capability and success in selling and deploying Ellacoya’s IP Service Control System to major UK internet service providers.



As increased competition drives down the cost of broadband, it is critical for service providers worldwide to introduce revenue-generating services while taking cost out of their network. By deploying Ellacoya’s award-winning IP Service Control System (as recognised for technology excellence by the Telecommunications Industry Association at GLOBALCOMM ™2006), Imtech Telecom is helping service providers to manage and prioritise network traffic, enabling them to introduce tiered service plans and reduce expenditure on wholesale bandwidth.



Jim Miller, vice president of worldwide sales at Ellacoya Networks, said: “Imtech provides Ellacoya with an invaluable route to market and the company has made a significant contribution to our success, outperforming any other global partner in the last 12 months. This award is testament to Imtech’s services capability, technical expertise and proven track record working with UK service providers.”



James Morgan, managing director of Imtech Telecom UK, added: “By deploying Ellacoya's best-of-breed technology, we have helped our customers lower operating costs whilst increasing revenues in what is becoming an ever more competitive market-place. Our clients can offer differentiated services, at competitive prices, while driving profitability. This has proved to be a winning formula as the broadband market approaches maturity.”



Imtech Telecom has offered Ellacoya’s IP Service Control System as part of its technology portfolio since 2004. The company also offers a range of value-added network services through its Connect managed services programme, including consultancy, design, installation, operations and maintenance, and project management.



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About Ellacoya Networks – www.ellacoya.com

Ellacoya Networks is a leading provider of carrier-grade service control solutions that give broadband service providers full service control functionality for their networks. Its IP Service Control Systems identifies subscribers, classifies and controls applications on a per-subscriber basis, improves performance and customer satisfaction, and delivers revenue-generating IP services. Deployed in some of the world’s largest carrier networks, it is the only company that provides the scalability and functionality necessary to enable more compelling applications and competitive service offerings. Ellacoya Networks is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire.



About Imtech Telecom - www.imtechtelecom.co.uk
Imtech Telecom is a leading technical services provider in telecoms and broadcasting and specialises in the design, build, installation and maintenance of carrier class networks for Service Providers. The technical services provider combines consultancy expertise, technical knowledge, industry experience and best of breed technologies to optimise next generation networks for Service Provider customers, enabling them to increase ARPU, lower operating expenditure and develop new revenue streams.



Imtech Telecom UK works with some of Europe’s leading service providers, cable operators, carriers and private operators, such as NTT, FLAG Telecom, PIPEX, Easynet, Plusnet, Bulldog, ntl:, Telewest, and Lancaster University. The company partners with best of breed network vendors including Juniper Networks, Lucent Technologies, Ciena, World Wide Packets, StreamShield and Ellacoya.



Imtech Telecom is headquartered in The Netherlands, with offices in the UK, Sweden, Belgium and Germany. The company is a subsidiary of Imtech N.V., Imtech N.V. is a European technical services provider in the field of electrical engineering, ICT and mechanical engineering. With approximately 14,500 employees, Imtech realizes annual revenues of 2,4 billion euro. Imtech holds strong positions in the buildings, industry, marine, infrastructure and telecoms markets in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK and is also active in Eastern Europe. Imtech shares are listed on the Euronext Stock Exchange (Amsterdam), where Imtech is included in the Amsterdam SmallCap Index (AScX) and the Next 150 index.