Two More Cable Operators Sign with IBBS to Deploy Commercial and Business Broadband Services

Integrated Business Applications, OSS and Network Management Target SMB Marketplace

Atlanta (June 3, 2010) —Integrated Broadband Services (IBBS), the leading provider of managed, integrated broadband software, services and solutions, today announced that NewWave Communications and En-Touch Systems, Inc will utilize the award-winning IBBS Commercial Services suite to launch business broadband services in their markets.

According to Brad Housewright, Director of Network Services of NewWave Communications, “We are excited about expanding our relationship with IBBS, as business services represent a true growth potential for us. Without question, we believe that the IBBS team possesses the most advanced technology, support and veteran personnel for us to capitalize on this burgeoning market and maximize the potential of this opportunity.”

As another long-time IBBS customer, En-Touch has utilized IBBS’ Broadband Explorer (BBX) provisioning and diagnostics suite, NOC support and Call Center services to provide efficient and cost-effective broadband services. “When we learned that IBBS was able to offer such a comprehensive suite of commercial service offerings, we were excited to get on board and take advantage of new revenue opportunities in the business space”, said Brenda Gerstemeier, Vice President, Regulatory and Business Development of En-Touch.

IBBS Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Services, Mike Griffith, noted that, “Cable and broadband providers are looking to generate new revenue streams without significant upfront capital investment. Our commercial services offerings allow providers to do just that – aggressively pursue growth in the SMB market with IBBS providing the bulk of the necessary resources and expertise.”

IBBS Commercial Services provides broadband providers with the resources to market, deploy and support advanced business solutions for small-to-medium enterprises. This comprehensive portfolio features best-of-breed business-class support, premium network monitoring and customer care, as well as a full suite of integrated offerings such as email and collaboration with mobile synch, file storage and backup, managed firewall and VPN.

Industry analysts forecast that Tier 2 and 3 operators will exceed $1.5 billion in commercial services revenue by 2013.

About IBBS
IBBS is the leading global provider of managed, integrated broadband services and solutions. More than 240 broadband and cable operators worldwide utilize IBBS’ managed software, network management and technical support to increase residential and commercial subscriber satisfaction, reduce OPEX and optimize network performance. The Company’s diagnostic and provisioning software, network management services and tier-1 NOC, as well as its technical support center, empower broadband professionals to cost-effectively monitor and service customers with a scalable, secure, fully-integrated solution that ensures maximum network uptime and lower operating expenses. Since 2001, IBBS and its customers have been providing world-class customer service and network management by using the Broadband Explorer (BBX) Provisioning and Diagnostic Software Suite and enabling the Triple Play through wired and wireless networks. IBBS is located in Atlanta, GA, with western operations in suburban Vancouver, BC. Additional information can be found at http://www.ibbs.com or by calling 770-387-2053.

About NewWave Communications
NewWave Communications is a cable television, high speed internet, and digital telephone service provider serving Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina and Tennessee. Additional information can be found at http://www.newwavecom.com or by calling 1-888-863-9928.

About En-Touch Systems, Inc.
En-Touch Systems, Inc. offers bundled services, over a robust fiber optic network, to 25 Master Planned Residential Communities in the greater Houston, Texas, area. Bundled Services include High Speed Internet, Digital Cable Television, Security Services, Telephone Services and Electricity. Additional information can be found at http://www.entouch.net or by calling 1-800-245-4545.

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