News Release

INFITEL SELECTS SACKE & ASSOCIATES INC. AS ITS PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS AGENCY OF RECORD

NIEUWEGEIN, THE NETHERLANDS/ TORONTO, CANADA, October 1, 2004
Sacke & Associates Inc. (www.sackepr.com), today announced that Infitel N.V, (www.infitel.com) a leading provider of software solutions for network operators and service providers, has selected it as its public and news media relations partner, responsible for increasing Infitel's profile in both North and South America. Sacke & Associates Inc. is a management and employee-owned marketing communications and media relations agency serving clients across the Americas.

Sacke & Associates will provide Infitel with a full range of communications services, including news media, analyst and public relations, as well as strategic counsel related to building the company's profile in the Americas.
“The Americas is a new market for us, and one which is experiencing tremendous growth. Now that we have a foothold in Europe, establishing ourselves in the Americas is particularly strategic for us,” says Holger Schreyer, Vice President Corporate Marketing, Infitel. “What better partner for us than Sacke & Associates, an established player in the North American telecommunications space.”

Based on open interfaces, Infitel delivers integrated solutions for Intelligent Networks (IN), Next Generation Networks (NGN) and OSA/Parlay environments. This means immediate availability of cost-effective, flexible solutions for current networks with the option of deploying or migrating services to Next Generation Networks easier and more seamlessly than ever before.

“This win is key for us in that it clearly demonstrates our ability to help Infitel, based in the Netherlands, penetrate the Americas,” adds John Sacke, President, Sacke & Associates Inc. “We take great satisfaction in working with Infitel, and will bring the right mix of creative thinking and strategic counsel, coupled with media and public relations outreach to add tangible value.”

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About Infitel N.V.
Infitel offers field-proven, comprehensive software solutions, which enable Network Operators and Service Providers to improve profits by providing cost-efficient value-added service solutions, capable of integrating voice centric Telecommunication services with enterprise IT applications. On the basis of open interfaces (e.g. OSA/Parlay, SIP) Infitel`s solutions unlock the potential of new business models for fixed, mobile and virtual network operators, service providers and third parties offering innovative services. Infitel empowers its customers to fully control their service offerings. This way, Infitel serves the future-oriented market of Infinite Networking, which revolves around reducing costs, increasing efficiency and enhancing revenues as well as embracing new business models and future network scenarios. Infitel was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Nieuwegein, Netherlands. (NL).

About Sacke and Associates Inc.
Sacke and Associates Inc. is a management and employee-owned marketing communications and media relations agency, serving clients across the Americas. Since 1998, Sacke & Associates Inc. has succeeded in creating tremendous shareholder value for its clients by directing and championing a broad range of communications services. Our commitment and knowledge of our clients’ businesses and their industries, our dedication, comprehensive experience and uncompromising work ethic sets us far ahead from our competitors in today’s marketplace. For additional information, visit www.sackepr.com.

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Contact:
John Sacke
Sacke & Associates Inc.
416.493.5723, ext 201
johns@sackepr.com

Isabel Figge
Manager Marketing Communications
Infitel
+31 (0) 30 60 25 000
isabel.figge@infitel.com



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