NetCracker Named as Platinum Sponsor at TM Forum`s Management World Americas 2009

Conference Theme Surviving to Thriving: New Business Models, New Services, New
Profits
MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
TM Forum, the world`s premier industry group focused on improving business
effectiveness for the communications and media sectors, today named NetCracker
as Platinum Sponsor for Management World Americas 2009.

Management World Americas, the premier US conference connecting communications,
entertainment and media organizations will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek
Resort in Orlando, Florida from December 8 to 10, 2009 and is expected to
attract more than 1500 industry professionals from around the world.

"NetCracker is a key advocate for the work that TM Forum does as the leading
standards body in the communications industry," said Andrew Feinberg, President
and CEO of NetCracker. "Its practical solutions, guidance, and leadership have
helped service providers and their suppliers transform the way that digital
services are created, delivered, and monetized. By sponsoring Management World
Americas, NetCracker is demonstrating its commitment to TM Forum and to the
communications industry throughout the Americas."

Interest in the event is already high and the theme of this year`s conference is
Surviving to Thriving: New Business Models,New Services, New Profits and will
include keynotes, discussions and presentations spread across four concurrently
running summits: New Services and Business Models, IT and Operational
Excellence, Revenue Management and Billing, and Customer Experience.

An impressive line-up of senior executive keynote speakers from the
communications, entertainment and media industries have confirmed participation,
including:

* Virgin Mobile USA COO Jonathan Marchbank
* Verizon Communications CIO Fari Ebrahimi
* Qwest Executive VP and Board Member Neil Cox
* Frontier Communications CIO Steve Ward

They are joined by leaders from other convergent communications organizations
including Tom Lam, Advisor to the Secretary of Defense for the US Department of
Defense`s NetOps initiative; Peter Feldman, Net Neutrality and Broadband
Stimulus expert for telecommunications law firm Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth PLC;
and Jim Donio, President of the National Association of Recording Merchandisers.
Management World Americas will also include a series of in-depth, hands-on, TM
Forum-certified training courses on the Business Process Framework (eTOM),
Information Framework (SID) and an Introduction to Revenue Assurance. To get
more information on TM Forum programs, standards and activities, visit
www.tmforum.org.

For further details on the Management World Americas 2009 agenda, confirmed
speakers and to register to attend the conference or any of the available
on-site training courses, please go to the Management World Americas homepage.

Mark your calendar now to join these and other leading companies at this year`s
Management World Americas - December 8 to 10, 2009.

About TM Forum

With more than 700 member companies in 75 countries, TM Forum is the world`s
leading industry association focused on improving business effectiveness for
service providers and their suppliers. Serving the information, communications
and entertainment industries, the Forum provides practical solutions, guidance
and leadership to transform the way that digital services are created, delivered
and charged. Members include the world`s largest service providers, cable and
network operators, software suppliers, equipment suppliers and systems
integrators.

TM Forum provides a wide range of information and support to help its members
reduce the costs and risks associated with creating and delivering profitable
services. These include industry research and benchmarks, technology roadmaps,
best practice guidebooks, software standards and interfaces, as well as
certified training, conferences and publications. The Forum also provides its
member community with extensive marketing and networking opportunities, enabling
business with new customers and partners.

About NetCracker Technology

NetCracker Technology is the leading global Solution Company enabling Service
Providers to deliver rapidly and manage effectively convergent and content-rich
offerings. NetCracker delivers service and resource management through its
software and implementation expertise. NetCracker`s portfolio includes a
comprehensive suite of product modules as well as specialized vertical solutions
(such as Triple Play), all pre-integrated with the NetCracker Framework. Founded
in 1993, NetCracker Technology was acquired by NEC Corporation in 2008.
NetCracker Technology is headquartered in Waltham, MA, and can be reached at
+1-781-419-3300 or www.NetCracker.com.

NetCracker is a registered trademark of NetCracker Technology Corp. All other
company or product names mentioned in this press release may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies with which they are
associated.

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or
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or
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Juliet Shavit, +1-215-504-4272
jshavit@smartmarkusa.com

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