MetraTech and LogicaCMG team deliver MVNE solution to Swisscom Mobile

London, UK February 22, 2006 - “LogicaCMG has announced the successful deployment of an innovative Mobile Virtual Network Operator-Enabler (MVNO-E) platform for Swisscom Mobile. The solution went into commercial service with the launch of Switzerland’s low cost, no frills prepaid mobile services offering, M-Budget-Mobile. It allows Swisscom Mobile to introduce similar partner brands to the Swiss market in an unprecedented short timescale.

Wolfgang Weber, chief technology officer at Swisscom Mobile, comments: 'Together with our partner Migros, we wanted to launch the first low-cost telephony offering in the retailer market place. With support from LogicaCMG professionals and the innovative MetraNet solution, we succeeded in launching on time.'

Menno Breedveldt, vice president at LogicaCMG global telecoms, said: 'Traditionally, launching a partner brand or a mobile virtual network operator takes months, due to all the changes required to integrate with existing billing, invoicing and customer relationship management systems. With our new solution that consists of pre-integrated components, we can significantly reduce the costs, risks and time-to-market.'

Swisscom Mobile’s new solution was delivered by LogicaCMG, based on leading edge technology from MetraTech, a US based provider of operational support and business support systems (OSS/BSS). LogicaCMG will also manage and support Swisscom Mobile's MVNO-E solution."

Scott Swartz, chief executive officer, MetraTech Corp., adds "the success of this implementation underlines not only the unique advantage of MetraNet, but also the effectiveness of our partnership with LogicaCMG. In the fast-moving and highly competitive mobile telecommunications market, we can offer a decisive advantage, and in addition we can do so with no impact on existing infrastructure."

about MetraTech
MetraTech Corp. provides the leading Web Services-based solution for billing, customer self-care, and partner management. MetraNet, MetraTech's modular flagship platform, empowers customers to invent new business models and enhance collaboration among IT, business groups and subscribers. MetraTech offers a variety of delivery options ranging from licensing to outsourcing. Headquartered in Boston, MetraTech has offices in San Francisco, Frankfurt, Paris and London. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Vesbridge Partners (formerly St. Paul Venture Capital), Meritech Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and Lucent Venture Partners. For more information, please visit www.metratech.com.

about LogicaCMG
LogicaCMG is a major international force in IT services and wireless telecoms. It provides management and IT consultancy, systems integration and outsourcing services to clients across diverse markets including telecoms, financial services, energy and utilities, industry, distribution and transport and the public sector. The company employs around 30,000 staff in offices across 36 countries and has more than 40 years of experience in IT services. Headquartered in Europe, LogicaCMG is listed on both the London and Amsterdam stock exchanges (LSE: LOG; Euronext: LOG). For more information please visit www.logicacmg.com.

about Swisscom Mobile
With 4.3 million customers and a market share of 65 per cent, Swisscom Mobile is Switzerland’s leading mobile communications provider. Swisscom Mobile is a public limited company in which Swisscom has a 75 per cent share. The British Vodafone Group, worldwide leader in mobile communications, owns 25 per cent in the form of a strategic partnership. For more information please visit www.swisscom-mobile.ch.

MetraTech is a registered trademark, and the MetraTech logo is a trademark of MetraTech Corp. All rights reserved. All company, brand, product, and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

For further media information

Keith Brody, director of product marketing
Tel: +44 (0)7900 245994
MetraTech Corp.

Scott Allen, global marketing director
Tel: +44 (0)118 965 9200
LogicaCMG telecoms

Katy Ludditt / Shahlia Rogers
Tel: +44 (0) 207 419 7000
Band & Brown Communications

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