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NetworkAdvantage Passes Advanced Projects International Testing.

Wellington, 22 December 2003

Advanced Projects International Complete Successful Test And Evaluation Program Of The NetworkAdvantage Satellite Bandwidth Management System.

The NetworkAdvantage satellite bandwidth management system has completed a successful test and evaluation program by Independent Testing Laboratories (ITL), a division of Advanced Projects International (API). The Product was developed to meet the needs of satellite service users who are demanding greater flexibility and the ability to quickly meet the needs of their customers. The NetworkAdvantage satellite bandwidth management provides both flexibility and offers more control over the network.

Independent Testing Laboratories is a recognized independent certification and validation lab for satellite network components and systems. ITL's experienced staff of engineers and technical support personnel perform predetermined and standardized tests as part of a program that is designed to provide manufacturers and product developers with invaluable information on their product.

"There is significant value in ITL's testing capability and we see this as a key step in confirming the NetworkAdvantage platform is ready for market", says Deborah Bunyard, Sales & Marketing Manager, NetworkAdvantage Corp. "Advanced Projects International was chosen to conduct this evaluation because of their international market success and high level of respect within the satellite industry."

"We are very impressed by the flexibility, ease of configuration and simplicity of operation of the NetworkAdvantage bandwidth management system" says Garrett Hill, President, Advanced Projects International. "We believe their solution meets a real need in the market for flexible and adaptable satellite services."

"Following the successful series of tests, we see a number of synergies for our companies working together in the future, such as potential integration with the NetworkAdvantage platform of our Kavera Billing Software - offering a complete satellite service management system."

Advanced Projects International is a premier independent high-tech business-consulting firm that is a recognized leader in data networking and satellite communications. We intend to remain at the forefont of this industry through well managed growth, joint developments with organizations that add value to our services, and the introduction of new technologies that expand our business base. API has earned an unsurpassed reputation for continually being on time, on budget, and on strategy.