Software facilitates microwave and transmission planning.

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Mentum Ellipse® v6.7 supports engineering requirements for detailed analysis and accurate link planning. Features include ability to define and change diversity antennae settings, support for diversity curves using defined reflection plane, and capabilities to propagate accuracy in different weather conditions. Software also supports ITU-R P.530-12 recommendation. Optional Transport Data Module, which supports capacity and circuit inventory, is also available.



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Mentum Ellipse 6.7 Launched at Mobile World Congress



New Software Release Focuses on Microwave and Transmission Planning Enhancements

BARCELONA, SPAIN - Feb. 11, 2008 - Mentum® announced today the release of its latest version of Mentum Ellipse® software which includes a series of advanced features to assist in microwave and transmission planning. This marks the second major release of Mentum Ellipse since CTS Holdings purchased the Planet EV business and became Mentum in June 2007.

"Mentum Ellipse continues to be an important element in the Mentum product portfolio," said Bernard Breton, head of sales and marketing, Mentum. "This new release builds on our leading wireless backhaul planning and optimization feature set and addresses the requests of our global customer base."

The new features in Mentum Ellipse support a microwave engineer's requirement for detailed analysis and accurate link planning. New features include the ability to define and change diversity antennae settings, support for diversity curves using the defined reflection plane and a series of improvements tied to propagation accuracy in different weather conditions. Mentum Ellipse 6.7 also supports the new ITU-R P.530-12 recommendation.

A series of features have also been added to the optional Transport Data Module which supports capacity and circuit inventory. In the new release it is possible to define active lists for rings, circuits and network elements. Furthermore, these items can be filtered to enable simpler display. The new Transport Data Module also supports Quality of Service analysis for circuits, with the results capable of being exported and printed in customizable spreadsheet templates.

Mentum is demonstrating Mentum Ellipse 6.7 at Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona,Stand# 2J63 (Hall 2).

About Mentum
Mentum is a software development company focused on wireless network planning and wireless backhaul design. The company's signature solutions Mentum Planet® and Mentum Ellipse help wireless operators, as well as their equipment vendors and consultants, design and optimize wireless access and transmission networks. Its advanced software solutions - including tailored geodata, wireless technology educational services and customer care - enable operators to manage and optimize their existing networks, plan coverage expansions and launch new data networks. Through the company's global presence, and focused business approach, it helps more than 250 customers in 90 countries define their wireless networks.

Mentum is a privately-held company headquartered in Paris, with offices in Dallas, Ottawa, Hong Kong and Tokyo. www.mentum.com

For Further Information:
Colin Urwin, Director of Marketing
+1 819 483-7026
colin.urwin@mentum.com

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