Groundhog Again Chosen by China Mobile to Optimize Network

Groundhog Technologies Inc.

April 22, 2008

WENZHOU, China. China Mobile, the market leader in China’s wireless network market, has selected Groundhog Technologies to optimize its GSM/GPRS network. Zhejiang Mobile, the second largest subsidiary of China Mobile, is the provincial affiliate of China’s largest telecommunications network.

The optimization service is a continuation of a late 2005 to early 2006 project whereby Groundhog was asked to improve network quality and customer satisfaction for Zhejiang Mobile’s rapidly-growing subscriber base. Based on solid KPI and ROI improvement, the increases in technical efficiency and financial gains compelled Zhejiang Mobile to select Groundhog Technologies again to perform optimization services for Wenzhou Mobile.

Groundhog has a long-standing relationship China Mobile’s provincial operator, Zhejiang Mobile. From 2004, Groundhog was chosen for optimization service in various local affiliates. Groundhog Technologies successfully optimized Hangzhou Mobile in the area of downtown Hangzhou city [and] Hangzhou Mobile strongly recommends Groundhog Technologies for Mobility-Based Optimization® Solution to other Wireless operators” says Zhen Hu, Vice Manger of the Running and Construction Department of Zhejiang Mobile.

Groundhog’s optimization service for China Mobile utilizes the power of patented Mobility-Based Technology to scientifically analyze the effects of the country’s unprecedented subscriber growth on network loading. Rapid increases in subscribers place considerable pressure on network capacity and must rely heavily on efficient network planning.

Groundhog is pleased to announce this second Wenzhou Mobile project was done in cooperation with Datang Software Technologies, a trusted provider of software and IT services in the Chinese market. With Datang expertise in software application and deep ties with operators, Groundhog is confident through the cooperation, Datang and Groundhog can together continue to provide top-quality service for China’s wireless telecommunications market.

About China Mobile.

China Mobile Limited is the world's largest mobile operator with more than 392 million subscribers. China Mobile Limited has been a leading player in the mobile communications industry. In 10 years, China Mobile Limited has established a world class mobile network with over 300,000 base stations, providing premium coverage and customer services. It ranks first in the world among wireless operators in terms of both network scale and subscriber base.

About Datang Software Technologies

Datang Software Technologies is a leading provider of software application system and IT services in China with 24 copyrighted software products and implementation of hundreds of others. Datang holds 35% market share of OSS, BSS and DSS in Mainland China and has a obtained First Class Qualification for System Integration in China.

About GROUNDHOG TECHNOLOGIES

Groundhog Technologies is a spin off from MIT and offers advanced solutions for performance management, capacity planning and network optimization. Using a series of mathematical modeling technology that calculates subscribers' mobility and usage behavior as the basis for analyzing network bottlenecks and solutions in different stages of network growth, Groundhog Technologies helps operators significantly reduce network risk and improve ROI, by knowing when, where, how, and what network elements (MSC, BSC, BTS, etc) to optimize and expand. Groundhog Technologies has worked with leading operators such as AT&T, China Mobile and KDDI giving it unique insight to the global telecommunications industry.

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