SS8 Networks Partners with Australia's IBAP to Provide Lawful Interception Solutions in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SS8 Networks, the leading provider of Lawful Intercept solutions for telecommunications service providers, today announced a joint sales, marketing and professional services agreement with Independent Business Analysis (IBAP) of Melbourne, Australia. The agreement enables IBAP to market SS8 Networks' market-leading Xcipio(TM) platform, and SS8 Networks' services, in the Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific region. With the combined capacity of SS8's products and IBAP's local knowledge and experience, SS8 continues to aggressively expand their reach and deliver complete or component solutions to network operators, ISPs and law enforcement agencies.

"This partnership between SS8 Networks and IBAP demonstrates our continued growth in this region and leverages our expertise as the leader of lawful intercept in North America," said KH Low, vice president of Asia Pacific at SS8 Networks. Citing the expertise acquired as the leading North American supplier of lawful intercept equipment, Low recognizes "the value in providing trusted, cost effective, end-to-end solutions. Partners like IBAP allow us build on our significant early success in Asia Pacific by helping service providers and government agencies to meet the new demands of electronic surveillance."

"The partnership between SS8 Networks and IBAP ensures that we can provide the local market with access to a complete lawful intercept solution, well suited to network operators and ISPs here, and elsewhere in the world." said Tony Scully, Director and LI Principal of IBAP. "We are delighted to partner with SS8 Networks and see it as a key plank in delivering a more comprehensive lawful intercept solution."

Network operators and ISPs in the region interested in learning how SS8 Networks Xcipio products can be used to enable compliance with regulatory mandates can contact Tony Scully at IBAP on [phone] or through email at [e-mail].

About SS8 Networks

SS8 Networks provides a complete range of messaging, lawful intercept, and signaling solutions that enable network operators to optimize their investment in traditional, legacy networks while smoothing the transition to 21st century architectures. Through a series of extended relationships, lawful intercept solutions are now also available for government and law enforcement agencies worldwide. SS8 Networks' solutions are installed in global tier one wireless, wireline, VoIP and cable networks and are also available through a channel of major international switch vendors. SS8 Networks has been recognized and named a Red Herring 100 and AlwaysOn company in North America in 2005, for its innovation, quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development. SS8 Networks is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide.

www.SS8.com.

About IBAP

IBAP, based in Melbourne, Australia, provides specialist services in the field of Lawful Interception and Telecommunications Management. With indepth knowledge of LI solutions, requirements and regulations, IBAP offers clients insight and experience needed to address the lawful interception challenges of today and tomorrow.

IBAP's services include Strategic Planning, Solutions Advice, Regulatory Compliance Assistance, Implementation Services and Specialised Research.

www.ibap.com.au