LongBoard and Kapsch CarrierCom AG Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Fixed Mobile...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & VIENNA, Austria -- LongBoard, Inc., the world's leading developer of Personal Mobility Applications (PMAs) for Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) and Kapsch CarrierCom AG, global telecommunications system integrator and service provider, announced today they have formed

Under the terms of the agreement, Kapsch CarrierCom AG will integrate LongBoard OnePhone into its demonstration network. This step will enable Kapsch carrier customers to easily begin testing with their existing networks. LongBoard OnePhone is the only network-based FMC solution using the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) standard, which has been embraced by service providers worldwide and is at the heart of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). LongBoard OnePhone brings FMC to carriers with 2.5 and 3rd generation wireless networks with minimal incremental investment.

"The carriers we work with want advanced mobility applications that add value to a fixed mobile convergence network," said Thomas Schopf, member of the board Kapsch CarrierCom AG. "LongBoard's SIP application based approach gives our customers access to the latest technology now while fully supporting a 3G upgrade path."

Kapsch CarrierCom AG is part of the Kapsch Group -- a rapidly growing firm focused on telecommunications services, Telematic systems for streets and railways and system integration. Founded in 1892, the Kapsch Group supplies equipment and service throughout Austria, Eastern Europe, and Russia. Since 2000 Kapsch has expanded globally with operations in most countries of Europe, Australia, Chile, Mexico, Malaysia and South Africa.

"We are delighted to be working with a leading European system integrator with such a clear vision of bringing FMC to its carriers," said Hari Haran, senior vice president of global sales for LongBoard. "A partner with the reach of Kapsch CarrierCom represents a major step into the global market for fixed-mobile convergence."

LongBoard OnePhone enables mobile users to roam seamlessly between WiFi and cellular networks with one phone, one identity and one phone number. With LongBoard OnePhone, mobile users can access advanced IP voice features anywhere, anytime plus a new world of advanced "Personal Mobility Applications" that provide road warriors and consumers with unprecedented convenience, productivity, control, and savings.

About LongBoard, Inc.

LongBoard, Inc. is a leading provider of Personal Mobility Applications (PMAs) that enable and add unique value to FMC for major carriers and service providers worldwide. LongBoard's portfolio of revenue-generating PMAs are fully IMS-compliant and are delivered on the proven, carrier-grade LongBoard Multi-Media Application Platform (LMAP). LongBoard, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Clara, Ca. and has offices in London and Tokyo.

About Kapsch CarrierCom AG

Kapsch CarrierCom AG is the Kapsch Group's system innovator of communication technology solutions for operators of fixed-, mobile- and data networks of all sizes. Kapsch CarrierCom covers all fields: from analysis, consulting, design, development, integration, installation and training up to maintenance and operation of complete networks.