Arkipelago and the ROME suite represent a data sharing tool that I think we'll see more of as enterprise networks are spread across other carriers and service providers.

Arkipelago Releases ROME Reader and ROME Repository
Tools Allow Telecom Operators To Streamline Operations and Reduce Costs

Toronto, Canada, December 12, 2006 – Arkipelago, (www.arkipelago.com), a developer of software for tier-one global telecommunications carriers, today released two innovative new products, ROME Reader and ROME Repository. These products enable telecom carriers to streamline their internal operations while reducing costs.

ROME Reader is a compact, read-only version of Arkipelago's flagship product, ROME, freely distributed by telecom carriers or downloaded online. ROME Reader displays inventory models developed using ROME, including network configurations, equipment libraries and circuit topologies. This grants telecom service providers the opportunity to enhance internal communications within their business environment, as ROME Reader can be used to easily distribute network information to important parties such as clients, field staff and vendors.

ROME Repository is a secure, interactive website that stores and distributes high-quality ROME network models. The website provides access to the ROME Repository database, allowing users to download telecom network, circuit, and equipment models developed in ROME for free. ROME clients can use files available on the website to quickly build a working model of a new inventory system, eliminating the need to hire costly consultants to model the system.

Arkipelago is known for its full-featured asset management software ROME, used by telecom carriers such as StarHub, British Telecom, and MTS Allstream. ROME is a powerful and flexible tool for network planning and inventory management, storing critical data for the efficient management of multi-technology and multi-vendor networks. It is a central component in OSS (operations systems support) environments, providing accurate topology data necessary for the smooth operations of the network.

In addition, both ROME Reader and ROME Repository provide a limited version of Arkipelago software to telecommunications carriers who have not yet purchased ROME but are considering doing so to better manage their network inventory. Telecom professionals can register on the ROME Repository website, download sample network inventory models, and use ROME Reader software to view them, all for free. ROME Reader and ROME Repository further expand the value that ROME delivers to current and future clients.

The ROME Reader download and ROME Repository website is at http://www.romedr.com. Information about ROME is available at Arkipelago's corporate website http://www.arkipelago.com.

About Arkipelago
Arkipelago is a leading software developer supplying solutions for network planning and inventory management. Its premier product ROME enables its customers to deliver cost-efficient, high speed services based on next generation technology. ROME is used by telecommunications carriers and network operators in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific including British Telecom, StarHub, and MTS Allstream. Founded in 1991, Arkipelago operates from offices in Toronto, Canada. Visit Arkipelago at www.arkipelago.com.