Kreatel presents the world´s first IP-based broadband terminal at CeBIT

Kreatel presents the world´s first IP-based broadband terminal at CeBIT LINKÖPING, 21 march 2001- At CeBIT in Hannover, Kreatel presents, for the first time internationally, the world´s first IP-based broadband terminal for television. Tornado/K5 was premiered at the Networks Telecom trade show in Stockholm and field tests have been underway in different locations for several months. Tornado/K5 is connected to a television and makes it possible to create interactive IP-based services via a simple and intuitive interface directly on the TV screen. With the new broadband terminal, it will be possible to surf on the Internet, send and receive e-mail, hold real- time video conferences, order films and music - so called on-demand- services - purchase products, or play via the network as well as to take advantage of other existing or coming interactive network services. - We are the first company to deliver an entirely IP-based broadband terminal to the market, says Kreatel's Managing Director, Lars Bengtsson. Co-operation has already begun with large broadband operators. The technology in Tornado/K5 is based on open source operating system Linux and the Mozilla browser. Tornado/K5 has been developed in co- operation with well-known suppliers such as Sigma Designs and National Semiconductor. - With open standards, it will be simpler to develop, integrate and customize the service offering for different systems and customer needs, explains Lars Bengtsson. The target customers for the product are firstly broadband operators who will be able to develop and launch IP-based services for their customers quickly and effectively. About Kreatel Kreatel Communications AB, founded in 1996, develops and markets flexible service terminal systems that enable operators and service providers to offer services in the telecom and broadband networks. The product portfolio includes a broad spectrum of products with high software content that enable value-added services on fixed telephone networks, GSM networks, and the new broadband networks. Kreatel has its headquarters in Linköping and is also established in Gothenburg. In February 2001 Kreatel had approximately 90 people employed. For more information, please visit www.kreatel.com Frågor angående detta pressmeddelande besvaras av: Kreatel Communications AB Lars Bengtsson, VD Susanna Dahlman lars.bengtsson@kreatel.com Public Relations Associate +46-13-367601 +46-733-152341 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/03/21/20010321BIT00220/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/03/21/20010321BIT00220/bit0001.pdf