WOBURN, MA, Dec 4, 2006 - has awarded Gold Level Validation status to three international telecom companies for completing Valid8.com’s rigorous conformance testing sequence. Telefônica was recognized for H.248 protocol testing of their Huawei UMG 8900 Media-Gateway; Sentito Networks for their Open Network Xchange (ONX) with SIP protocol; and Telesoft Technologies Ltd for their Milborne SIGTRAN Signaling Gateway with M3UA protocol.

Valid8.com’s Gold Level Validation Program recognizes telecom service providers and manufacturers who have successfully completed Valid8.com’s conformance testing sequence. The program is certified by Valid8 Corporation in conjunction with the ACATS Forum ( www.acats-forum.org) and in accordance with the ETSI/IETF/ITU-T industry standards.

The Gold Level Validation Program is designed to foster and recognize excellence in the telecommunications industry. Ian Carpenter, Valid8.com president and CEO, said the Gold Level designation is significant because it illustrates a company’s commitment to quality. “It is our mission at Valid8.com to help telecom companies achieve the highest degree of conformance possible. When a customer successfully completes testing, they can feel confidence that the technology behind their software or product is sound and reliable, providing them an advantage in the marketplace.”

Valid8.com’s testing software suite is built upon a flexible platform to meet the rapidly changing needs of companies developing next generation networks (NGN). The suite provides a comprehensive range of tests that may be adapted to specific testing requirements. The highly effective, responsive nature of the software enables companies to move quickly in responding to market opportunities and increase their competitive advantage.

Companies awarded Gold Level status receive a certificate and a Gold Level Validation Seal to place on the company’s website. The seal provides confirmation that the company has successfully completed testing and reinforces the high degree of performance and quality represented by the company’s product. This visual “seal of approval” provides added value to the companies receiving Valid8.com’s Gold Level designation, who may feel confident in marketing their products to their customers or end users.

Valid8.com provides state-of-the-art telecommunications testing tools to ensure excellence and functionality in next generation networks (NGN) including VoIP environments. Valid8.com’s easy-to-use, highly effective software establishes a rigorous standard by which clients may validate new and emerging products and software applications. Valid8.com’s rapid testing sequence enables clients to measure and affirm performance, improve product quality, decrease time-to-market and increase competitive advantage. For additional information visit: www.valid8.com