07 Nov 2007 - Evolving Systems Launches a New Way to Activate Mobile Phones With Its Dynamic SIM Allocation Solution

07 Nov 2007 - Evolving Systems Launches a New Way to Activate Mobile Phones With Its Dynamic SIM Allocation Solution

No need to pre-allocate and pre-provision phone numbers and services
Overcomes SIM card supply chain inflexibility for regional number allocation
Improves mobile number utilization and resource efficiency
Enables pre-paid customers a choice of phone number and allows the carrier to monetize this
Provides significant cost savings both in network elements and SIM card logistics

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado Evolving Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ-EVOL), a leading provider of software solutions and services to the wireless, wireline and IP carrier market, today announced that it is launching its Dynamic SIM Allocation™ solution worldwide.

In countries around the world, mobile phone Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards are either pre-provisioned before they are distributed to the retail environment or are provisioned at the point-of-sale. Pre-provisioned SIM cards are inflexible as the mobile phone number associated with them has already been defined long before the SIM card is sold. Provisioning the SIM card at point-of-sale or requiring the subscriber to use web-based portals can be more flexible but requires either the retailer to have expensive systems or the subscriber to have access to a PC and a broadband connection something not always available in many prepaid markets.

Evolving Systems' Dynamic SIM Allocation solution allows wireless carriers to offer resource efficiency benefits and improve their customer experience by provisioning at point-of-sale without the demands on the retailer or subscriber infrastructure. The platform allows mobile phone SIM cards to be activated when the phone is first switched on and used. The only interaction the subscriber needs to have with the carrier is in the palm of their hand, the handset itself.

Wireless carriers that use this solution can order and distribute SIM cards without needing to pre-allocate and provision various properties such as the mobile phone number. When these SIM cards are put into a mobile phone and the phone is switched on for the first time, the solution automatically detects it and takes over the allocation of the required properties taking into account the subscriber's needs and location.

The Dynamic SIM Allocation platform addresses a variety of pain points that wireless carriers experience including:

Wireless carriers that have regional number allocation can overcome SIM card supply chain inflexibility to reduce SIM card logistical and capacity costs.
For wireless carriers that have a high proportion of SIM cards that are never activated, the solution improves the utilization of mobile phone numbers, reducing the cost of acquiring and owning number ranges while making sure new numbers are always available to meet demand.
Prepaid subscribers have traditionally been unable to choose their mobile phone number easily and from a wide range of available numbers. With this solution, prepaid subscribers can choose their number using just their mobile phone, and carriers can monetize their valuable stock of vanity or golden numbers.

"Our DSA solution gives carriers a competitive advantage by providing enhanced efficiency in SIM inventory management and improved customer experience by giving prepaid customers more choice when selecting their mobile phone number," said Thad Dupper, President and CEO of Evolving Systems. "In addition, we currently have a customer implementing Dynamic SIM who expects to achieve significant improvements in their SIM supply chain."

About Evolving Systems®
Evolving Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ-EVOL) is a provider of software and services to more than 50 network operators in over 30 countries worldwide. Its portfolio includes market-leading products for Activation, Number Portability, Number Inventory and Mediation. Founded in 1985, the Company has headquarters in Englewood, Colorado, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India and Malaysia. Further information is available on the web at www.evolving.com

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, based on current expectations, estimates and projections that are subject to risk. Specifically, Evolving Systems statements about the impact of the solution described in this press release and its ability to handle future needs of Evolving Systems customers are forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, and Evolving Systems may not undertake to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially because of many factors, such as internal budgeting changes of customers; the impact of competition and the general state of the telecommunications industry. For a more extensive discussion of Evolving Systems business, please refer to the Companys Form 10-K filed with the U.S. SEC on March 15, 2007, as well as subsequently filed Forms 10-Q, 8-K and press releases.

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Evolving Systems
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sarah.hurp@evolving.com

Evolving Systems is a registered trademark of Evolving Systems, Inc.

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