Welcome to Challenge Networks Pty Ltd

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April 2008

Who is Challenge Networks

Australian based but globally focused Telecommunications and IT services company that provides network solutions for cost conscious network Operators and Vendors.

Our Services offering includes:

Core Network design Core Implementation (Installation, Test and Commissioning) System and Network Integration including Multi vendor 3PP products Program & Project Management Radio Access Network Design and Optimization Transmission Network Design Network Management Systems and their Operations. Networks Expansions (Planning and Implementation) Consulting
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Challenge Networks Profile

Specialists in multi vendor solution and product integration. Full turnkey network rollout; expansions, design, system integration; commissioning and technical consulting services provider. In-house core competence in key technology areas provided by recognized subject experts. Understand exactly what is required to design, build and operate modern networks.

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Challenge Networks Strategic Advantage

In-house, highly skilled resources, coupled with easy access to recognized subject experts ensure Challenge Networks is able to respond and mobilize quickly and efficiently to requests from Vendors/Operators. Utilizing our own test plant facilities (both radio and core) enables the required network solution to be completely configured and pre-tested, thereby reducing on site time and costs. Depth and breadth of technical and project knowledge enables larger aspects of projects to be handled, thus minimizing interface issues and maximizing implementation speed.

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Challenge Networks Strategic Advantage

Ability to provide true turn key network rollout solutions from concept and design to commercial launch, regulatory coordination to HW supply and System Integration. Alternatively, Challenge networks can do any part of the Scope of Works to fit with the requirements of the Prime Contractor. International experience and mindset, cultural awareness gained through having worked in more than 15 countries across the world. Challenge networks understands telecommunications and prides itself in being able to seamlessly integrate with customer staff, processes and quality standards.

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Challenge Networks Services Portfolio

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Core network design and dimensioning, build, test and integration Core and Service Layer Acceptance Test Access Network - Radio and Transmission network design, and optimization. Access Network build & test, (limited) Access Network - BTS to Controller Integration Site Audit and Quality Assurance (Civil and Installation Standards)

Challenge Networks Services Portfolio

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IT infrastructure solutions design Implementation and integration Program / Project Management & Technical Co-ordination Consultancy Regulatory, International forums, strategy, financial

Test Plant for System and Network solution build, Configuration & Predelivery testing
Network Management, operation and maintenance Warehousing and Logistics

Core Competencies
Challenge Networks offers the following in-house core competencies which specialize in the design and implementation of 2/2.5/3G GSM / UMTS ; PSTN & IT technologies: Layered & Non Layered Architectures, Packet Switching, Intelligent Networks, Service Layer and Applications, Mobile Internet, PLMN/PSTN/International & Interconnects, System Protocols and Languages, Multiplexors, Vendor Hardware & Power Systems IP& IT Enterprise Networks, Network Management Systems.

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Core Competencies
Challenge Networks offers a range of Consultancy Services including, but not limited to: Regulatory Issues, International forum representations, Various Australian & International Government agencies, Business and strategic planning, Internet design and governance, Operational process planning

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RAN Competencies
Challenge Networks offers a range of Radio competencies: Radio Network Design Capacity planning Drive testing / Analysis and Reports Network tuning Network Audits Site Survey / Selection Installation & commissioning (limited by quantity) Rollout Project Management Optimization & maintenance of the Radio Network

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How Challenge Networks adds value

Understand all the building blocks in a total network e.g. satellites, compression equipment, billing systems We understand the complexities of system and network integration We can mobilise very quickly Flexible in our approach to what we do If required, able to source used HW directly and to provide solutions using a mix of new & old HW Ability to develop and implement interim solutions (work arounds) to ensure key project milestones and time plans are met.

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Our customer base

Case study Norfolk Island Turnkey GSM 900 Network Rollout

On behalf of Ericsson, full turnkey design to handover, with responsibility for:
Core Design (high & low level, DT) Radio network design & optimisation Project Management Network Deployment (Core, RAN, Backhaul) International interconnect, roaming Core Integration (PSTN, C7, SIMs, Interconnects, BTS) External system integration (3PP Billing, Vmail, etc) Customer acceptance test and handover Network Commercial Launch Customer training (O&M, customer care, etc) HW Supply Other activities Regulatory (ITU, ACMA, GSMA) Satellite design Consulting

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Case study Digicel PNG GSM 900 Core

Activities: Core Network Design (High Level and Detailed) Core Deployment Project - contracted to Ericsson (4 MSC, 4 BSC, 2
HLR)

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Core Network Implementation, Test and Commissioning IP Network Installation and configuration IN Core Network design/Integration, Integration of the billing system PSTN / PLMN and Satellite Interconnect, Testing and Commissioning Network and System Integration including containerized solutions Coordination of all non Ericsson 3PP systems and hardware Integration Cell Site data and BSC-BTS Integration Customer Acceptance Testing Core Project & Integration Management Management of network and OSS post launch (at Vendor request)

Case study Digicel Samoa GSM Network Rollout

Activities:
Core network integration management. Core and system integration IN application design and integration IP/IT Network installation and configuration GPRS, GRX access, Billing, Satellite interconnect BSC and BSC-BTS Integration Customer Acceptance Testing Post launch support

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Case study Digicel PNG and Samoa GSM RAN Audit

Activities: Network wide audit of parameters Parameter evaluation/validation BCCH/BSIC check HSN/MAIO checks Fine tuning of RAN features - Cell Load Sharing Implementation of AMR Half Rate Drive test of Network using TEMS Investigation Analysis of drive log files Optimisation recommendations Fault identification Provide a full report with status of current network including actual network performance/quality, all deficiencies and identify optimisation opportunities

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Contacts for Enquiries

Simon Lardner Director

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Peter Worland Sales & BD Manager

peter@challengenetworks.com.au Tel: +61 3 8878 2660 Mob: +61 404 094 188

simon@challengenetworks.com.au Tel: +61 3 8878 2650 Mob: +61 416 130 738

Office address: 17 King Street, Blackburn Victoria Australia 3130 Tel: + 61 3 8878 2600 Fax: +61 3 9877 0422