CMVT Comverse Technology, Inc. (MM)

Comverse, a subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMVT) and the world's leading supplier of software and systems enabling network-based multimedia enhanced communication and billing services and Rogers Wireless, a subsidiary of Rogers Communications (NYSE: RG), and Canada's largest voice and data communication services provider, today announced the launch of Instant Messaging (IM) on Rogers Wireless network based on Comverse's Mobile IM solution. Comverse's mobile IM solution brings instant messaging to the mobile environment, providing a desktop-like IM experience that is designed to encourage immediate service adoption and usage. The service enables Rogers' subscribers to initiate and engage in discussions through Yahoo! Messenger and MSN Messenger anywhere, anytime from the convenience of their mobile phones. "We are excited to expand our subscribers' mobile messaging options by enabling them to stay in touch with family and friends through instant messaging. The addition of IM to our messaging mix provides a new revenue stream and an additional attraction which should help increase subscriber satisfaction and loyalty," said Upinder Saini, Vice President for New Product Development at Rogers Wireless. "Comverse was the natural choice to support our mobile IM offering due to their established leadership in the mobile instant messaging space, strong product roadmap, and commitment to our success." "Rogers Wireless is among the growing number of wireless operators who understand the revenue opportunity and importance of enabling subscribers to exchange instant messages with IM contacts when away from their desktops," said Zeev Bregman, CEO of Comverse. "Comverse's Mobile IM is becoming an integral part of operators' messaging portfolios and a 'must-have' service for mobile subscribers." About Comverse Comverse, a subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMVT), is the world's leading provider of software and systems enabling network-based multimedia enhanced communication and billing services. The company's Total Communication(SM) portfolio includes value-added messaging, personalized data and content-based services, and real-time converged billing solutions. Over 450 communication and content service providers in more than 120 countries use Comverse products to generate revenues, strengthen customer loyalty and improve operational efficiency. For additional information, visit the Comverse website at www.comverse.com or the Comverse Technology website at www.cmvt.com. All product and company names mentioned herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of Comverse, or its affiliates, or the respective referenced company(s). Microsoft and MSN are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. Note: This release contains "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurances that forward-looking statements will be achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and estimates. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: the results of the review of the Special Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors on March 14, 2006, of matters relating to the Company's stock option grants, including, but not limited to, the accuracy of the stated dates of option grants and whether all proper corporate procedures were followed; the impact of any restatement of financial statements of the Company or other actions that may be taken or required as a result of such reviews; the Company's inability to file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission; risks associated with the Company's inability to meet NASDAQ requirements for continued listing, including possible delisting; risks of litigation and of governmental investigations or proceedings arising out of or related to the Company's stock option grants or any restatement of the financial statements of the Company; risks associated with integrating the businesses and employees of the GSS division of CSG Systems, International and Netcentrex S.A.; changes in the demand for the Company's products; changes in capital spending among the Company's current and prospective customers; the risks associated with the sale of large, complex, high capacity systems and with new product introductions as well as the uncertainty of customer acceptance of these new or enhanced products from either the Company or its competition; risks associated with rapidly changing technology and the ability of the Company to introduce new products on a timely and cost-effective basis; aggressive competition may force the Company to reduce prices; a failure to compensate any decrease in the sale of the Company's traditional products with a corresponding increase in sales of new products; risks associated with changes in the competitive or regulatory environment in which the Company operates; risks associated with prosecuting or defending allegations or claims of infringement of intellectual property rights; risks associated with significant foreign operations and international sales and investment activities, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and valuations of public and private equity; the volatility of macroeconomic and industry conditions and the international marketplace; risks associated with the Company's ability to retain existing personnel and recruit and retain qualified personnel; and other risks described in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. These documents are available through the Company, or its website, www.cmvt.com, or through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov. The Company makes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.