Kreatel Signs Strategic OEM Agreement with Knosys

Kreatel Communications AB announced the signing of a strategic licensing agreement with Knosys Inc, an award-winning provider of analytic front-end technology designed specifically for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services. Kreatel Communications AB develops and markets flexible service terminal systems that make it possible for network operators and service providers to offer telecom and broadband services.

The agreement with Knosys will allow Kreatel to add the powerful analytical capabilities of the ProClarity Analytical Platform to Kreatel´s management system Netlook. By using Knosys components, Kreatel gains access to advanced client technology for analysis and presentation of data that is adapted to Microsoft Analysis Services without having to develop the functionality, which would be both costly and time consuming.

"The fact that Kreatel works with strategic licensing agreements makes it possible for our customers, in a fast and effective way, to gain access to world class solutions in a wide sphere," says Lars Bengtsson, managing director of Kreatel Communications AB.

Netlook provides a single point of management for all Kreatel products. Designed for handling hundreds of thousands of installations, Netlook offers the highest possible reliability and efficiency. With the enhanced analytical functionality, Netlook will now be able to present important customer data and statistics in a variety of charts, unique views and grid formats to help operators and service providers respond quickly to customer needs and offer excellent customer support.

"We are pleased to partner with companies, like Kreatel, that help us expand our reach to meet specific customer needs around the globe with highly cost-effective and customized solutions," said Bob Lokken, president and CEO of Knosys Inc. "We look forward to working with Kreatel to provide their customers with powerful analytical solutions for faster, more informed decision-making."

About Knosys

Founded in 1995, Knosys is a privately held company headquartered in Boise, ID, with European headquarters in the Netherlands. The ProClarity Analytical Platform provides a completely open, flexible and extensible front-end platform for the development of custom analytical applications around the Microsoft .NET platform, including SQL Server 2000. The ProClarity OLAP clients deliver best in class out-of-the-box analytics. Knosys is a Microsoft Data Warehousing Alliance 2000 Platinum Partner and Certified Solution Provider. Clients include companies such as AT&T, Compaq, Ericsson, GE Capital, Hewlett Packard, L'Oreal, Nabisco, Nordstrom and Pfizer. Platform OEM customers include: Best Software, Changepoint, Epicor, Great Plains, Infinium and Manugistics. For more information visit the Web site at www.knosysinc.com.

About Kreatel

Kreatel Communications AB, founded in 1996, develops and markets intelligent service terminal systems that make it possible to take advantage of the rapidly growing number of services on the new telecom and broadband networks. The product portfolio includes a broad spectrum of products with high software content that enable value-added services on fixed telephone networks, GSM networks, and the new broadband networks. Kreatel has its headquarters in Linköping and is also established in Gothenburg. As of January 2001, approximately 120 people work for the company, which had net sales of 85 million SEK during the last twelve months. For more information, please visit www.kreatel.se.