China Academy of Telecommunications Selects Dilithium’s  
3G Test Tool

Petaluma, CA. – November 30, 2005 – Dilithium, the leading supplier of 3G multimedia solutions announced today that CATR (China Academy of Telecommunications Research of M.I.I.), the national telecom research institution of the Chinese government, has purchased the DNA (Dilithium Analyzer) the industry-leading 3G protocol analysis and test tool. CATR's purchase of the DNA will aid in the development and introduction of 3G mobile phone products and services in one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

“This is a good step for the cooperation between both parties in the 3G video test field.” said Mr. Wei Ran, Deputy Director of the Communications Standard Research Institute of CATR, and Director of MTNet Lab of CATR. “Equipped with the world’s most advanced test equipment, CATR will be able to provide high quality services and support to the telecom industry in China.”

“We are delighted that CATR has selected DNA for their 3G video devices and equipment test services.” said Dennis Zhang, Vice President Sales, North Asia, for Dilithium. “We look forward to a successful partnership in providing high quality services to the up coming 3G market in China.”

DNA is the leading 3G test tool used by the majority of the 3G operators and handset OEMs globally, including China Mobile, DaTang Mobile, Vodafone, H3G, Orange, NTT DoCoMo, KTF, and SK Telecom, Motorola, Samsung, Nokia, NEC, and Ericsson.

About Dilithium

Dilithium is the leader in 3G video telephony solutions for the world’s mobile and broadband industries. Products include multimedia transcoding gateways, 3G-324M protocol analysis test tools, protocol stacks and video telephony client solutions. Dilithium serves a global customer base including the majority of the leading network equipment suppliers, terminal manufacturers and mobile operators. www.dilithiumnetworks.com 

About China Academy of Telecom Research (CATR)

CATR of the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) is a national research institute directly under MII leadership. CATR integrates the functions of research, test and certification and consultancy. CATR performs support work for government, such as research on development planning, policies and regulations, network standards as well as carrying out of regulatory work.  http://www.cttl.com.cn/english/

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Michael Chambers, Newell PR

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Claire Gibson, Johnson King

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Karen Birnie, Dilithium
karen.birnie@dilithiumnetworks.com / Tel: +1(707) 792-3927