Apertio

Apertio, the leading independent provider of subscriber centric networks, offers an alternative to the high cost and complexity inherent in telecoms’ core infrastructure and is helping global operators slash new service roll-out by 80%, building the foundation for convergence into fixed and mobile networks.

"Being selected for the Red Herring 100 Europe is recognition of our innovative, yet proven, software-based application portfolio, Apertio One," said Andrew Wyatt, vice president, worldwide marketing, Apertio. "Global operators such as T-Mobile, Vodafone and Orange have turned to Apertio to provide them with a scalable, reliable and comprehensive core network solution, securing them against current and next generation service requirements."

Red Herring’s editor-in-chief Joel Freyfuss said: "Market obstacles remain but our list shows that great companies are being created in Europe."

Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 700 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development. Red Herring’s lists of top private companies are an important part of the magazine’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs.

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About Apertio

Apertio is the leading independent provider of subscriber-centric networks for mobile, fixed and converged telecommunications operators.

Its software application suite, Apertio One, delivers a single, open, subscriber-centric architecture for current and new generation networks. The suite includes Apertio One-NDS (Network Directory Server), Apertio One-HLR (Home Location Register), Apertio One-HSS (Home Subscriber Server), and Apertio One-PPS (Prepaid Server).

The Apertio One architecture eliminates complexity and cost. It dramatically simplifies the network and places the subscriber at its heart to deliver increased revenue through rapid service deployment, and lays the foundation for IMS in networks today.

Apertio’s customers number among the world’s largest and fastest growing telecommunications operators including Orange,T-Mobile, Vodafone and AIS. The company is privately held, and headquartered in Bristol, UK, with offices in Chicago, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. For more information visit: www.apertio.com.

About Red Herring

Red Herring, Inc., founded in 1993, is a media company whose mission is to cover innovation, technology, financing and entrepreneurial activity. Its staff of award-winning journalists tell readers what's first, what matters and most importantly, why.

Red Herring is dedicated to thorough research, relevant metrics deep financial analysis, in-depth reporting, crisp writing and thoughtful debate. We are a skeptical, intelligent and trustworthy source of information in technology business. Our primary obligation is to provide the most relevant, honest and independent information and analysis to our audience, with the conviction that an exceptional editorial product is the best catalyst for success and the best way to serve our advertisers and investors. Our content is original, compelling and actionable for industry executives and entrepreneurs.

A privately held company, Red Herring, Inc. is headquartered in Belmont, California. For more information visit www.redherring.com.

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