Nortel Veteran Bruce Portell Joins Tecore Networks as Chief Operating Officer

For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 23, 2009

Columbia, Md., USA – Tecore Networks, a Maryland-based global supplier of multi-technology 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure, today announced that Bruce K. Portell has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. A proven leader with more than 30 years’ experience in the military communications and telecommunications industry, Portell will lead Tecore’s growth through capture of major new business opportunities with commercial operators, government entities including state, local and military organizations, and all customers seeking to upgrade their networks to 3G and 4G LTE.

Mr. Portell spent over 30 years combined in the US Army, Westinghouse and Nortel Networks before joining Tecore Networks. As Chief Operating Officer, he is focused on the strategic business plan for propelling the company to the next level with his vast experience in driving sales, structuring alliances and bringing world-class products to market. He is an Army veteran and holds a Master's of Administrative Science degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing from Towson University. Most recently Mr. Portell spent the last 12 years at Nortel and was responsible for directing and implementing service solutions for wireline, wireless, optical and enterprise business units of Nortel globally.

“Tecore Networks has a unique place in the mobile communications market, with advanced solutions for commercial operators and government agencies,” said Portell. “The iCore® core network and iBSS™ radio access network products are ideal for the U.S. broadband stimulus program currently underway. The iNAC Managed Access system has received industry recognition as the most effective means of restricting cell phone use in correctional institutions. And our ability to upgrade customer networks to 4G LTE via software plug-ins is a first for our market segments.”

“I am delighted to welcome Bruce to this critical role to help Tecore capitalize on the growth opportunities in front of us,” said Jay Salkini, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tecore Networks. “Bruce’s knowledge of Tecore goes back to the very founding of the company, and his career since then has positioned him well to take this company to new heights.”


About Tecore Networks

Tecore Networks is a global supplier of multi-technology 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure. Built with the same standards-based voice and data technologies available to global carriers on an IP-based architecture, we have dramatically enhanced functionality while minimizing space requirements, installation time and cost of ownership. We also offer integrated value-added features to enable our customers to increase ARPU and retention. Our solutions include core as well as radio access network infrastructure, supported by state-of-the-art professional services. Founded in 1991, Tecore is ISO 9001:2000 certified, and is a three-time winner of the Global Mobile (3GSM) Award. For more information, visit www.tecore.com.

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