SimpleSoft Inc. and Negev Software Industries (NSI) Ltd. Announce Strategic Partnership in Israel

SimpleSoft, the leading provider of SNMP test and simulation tools and Negev Software Industries (NSI), Ltd., the leading software house and provider of Telecommunication and Network and Element Management solutions, announced today a Strategic Partnership that enables NSI to distribute, market and support SimpleSoft products in Israel.

"As the networking industry blossomed in Israel, we sought a local partner with expertise in networking, network management and testing," said Mr. Sudhir Pendse, CEO SimpleSoft, "We found an ideal match in NSI, and together, we provide a complete solution to make our customer networks more manageable, interoperable and secure."

"NSI develops NMS solutions and Automated testing environments for Telecom customers abroad and in Israel. In both these areas, SNMP simulators are an integral part of the solutions bring to the market and, thus, we looked for a partner to assist us in providing this aspect of our offering," added Mr. Abraham Zahavy, CEO of NSI, "SimpleSoft has gained a reputation as the industry leader in supplying innovative tools, such as SNMP simulators, that dramatically simplify the development, testing, demonstration and support of networking and network management products. As such, SimpleSoft is an ideal partner and we are both proud and glad to join forces with them in the Israeli market."

About SimpleSoft

Founded in 1993, SimpleSoft has grown to be the world's leading provider of SNMP simulation and test software tools, producing software tools for both sides of the SNMP equation. With more than 350 customers worldwide, SimpleSoft tools are widely used by QA, R&D, tech support, engineering, and sales in the world's leading networking companies and network equipment manufacturers. Located in Mountain View, CA, SimpleSoft can be found on the web at: www.SNMPtest.com.

For more information call (+1) 650 965 4515, or visit www.simplesoft.com

Contacts:
Jim Reilly, SimpleSoft Inc., jim@simplesoft.com

About NSI, Ltd.

Negev Software Industries, NSI, has an unmatched knowledge base in the Telecommunications field. NSI is a dominant provider of innovative NMS and EMS solutions and automated testing lab environments for Next Generation Telecom Networks. NSI's unique offering provides a combination of services, expertise and products to provide each customer with the optimal solution for his needs. With a large customer base, in Israel and abroad, NSI has gained an outstanding reputation as a reliable partner to leading Business Organizations. NSI was established 10 years ago in the south of Israel by Compaq and local investment organizations, and has two development sites at Beer-Sheba and Or-Yehuda, employing more than 100 professionals.

For more information call (+972) 3 533 1976 or visit www.nsi.co.il

Contacts:
Christine Ben Amram, Marketing Communications, Negev Software Industries (NSI), Ltd., christine.ben-amram@nsi.co.il

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