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Sybase 365 Extends Global Mobile IP Connectivity Between RIM's BlackBerry Infrastructure and Mobile Operators

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The Sybase IPX 365 network is designed to serve both fixed and mobile network operators with the premium quality of service and security required in the conversion to IP networks. The full suite of IPX 365 services includes global data roaming (GRX), SMS and MMS messaging hubs, IPX Voice and roaming signalling --all run over a leading, high quality Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network.

"With the proliferation of smartphones worldwide, connectivity is a key service for mobile operators, who historically had to connect their customers using international private circuits or through a secure tunnel over the public internet," said Howard Stevens, senior vice president, International Operations, Sybase 365. "By hosting connectivity to RIM's BlackBerry Infrastructure through an IPX network, which is vastly superior to the public internet, the service is more scalable and efficient."

Operator benefits of Sybase IPX service for connecting to RIM's BlackBerry Infrastructure include:

    --  Service quality and availability - Sybase IPX 365 network is engineered
        for high performance and resiliency. Contrary to private line circuits,
        if there is a fault anywhere in the network, it will simply result in
        packets being rerouted without loss of service. And unlike the Public
        Internet, performance parameters for packet loss and latency are
        guaranteed.
    --  Security - Sybase IPX 365 network is completely isolated from the Public
        Internet, providing a highly secure environment, designed and managed
        according to best industry practice.
    --  Scalability - Sybase's solution for connecting to RIM's BlackBerry
        Infrastructure is highly scalable. Mobile operators can easily upgrade
        the bandwidth within the capacity of the port at which they are
        connected to the Sybase IPX 365 network.
    --  Cost efficiency - Connectivity to RIM's BlackBerry Infrastructure is
        provided as a separate VPN over the Sybase IPX 365 network, in addition
        to the other IPX services including Sybase GRX 365, Sybase IPX Voice and
        Roaming Signalling. This means a cost-efficient use of network
        connectivity.

To learn more about Sybase 365 mobile services visit us during Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, February 14-17, 2011 - HALL 2, BOOTH 2A15

About Sybase 365

Sybase 365, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (an SAP company; NYSE: SAP), is the global leader in enabling mobile information services for mobile operators, financial institutions and enterprises. We provide our customers with the widest offering in SMS, MMS, GRX, IPX interoperability, end-to-end mobile commerce solutions, innovative mCRM, mobile marketing and content delivery services. Sybase 365 processes more than 1.5 billion messages per day, reaching 900 operators and 4.5 billion subscribers around the world. For more information, visit: www.sybase.com/365. Read our blogs: http://blogs.sybase.com.

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