Affirmed Networks and Elephant Talk Communications Deploy Virtualized Mobile Network Solution with Operators in Europe and the Middle East

Global Mobile Network Operators Now Have Added Deployment Flexibility and Rapid Time to Revenue Advantages

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Dec 22, 2014, 09:34 ET

ACTON, Mass. and NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Affirmed Networks and Elephant Talk Communications Corp. (NYSE MKT: ETAK), global leaders in virtualized mobile networks, announced the deployment of Affirmed Networks' Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) solution, called the Affirmed Mobile Content Cloud™, as part of Elephant Talk's Software Defined Network Architecture mobile Software DNA® 2.0 platform with mobile operators in Europe and the Middle East.

Affirmed Networks and Elephant Talk are providing current and future clients with a fully virtualized Evolved Packet Core, encompassing a breadth of capability and services for 3G and 4G core networks.

"Mobile operators need to achieve rapid time to market, operational flexibility, and cost savings that are critical to the sustainability of their business, and that is what this offering delivers. Our enhanced mobile Software DNA® 2.0 platform enables mobile operators to achieve their business goals, significantly increasing the value of our platform. By working together with Affirmed Networks, we are able to integrate 'best-of-breed' SDN/NFV technologies into a comprehensive, upgraded platform that will be deployable in all of our markets, creating competitive value for our companies and our clients," said Martin Zuurbier, Chief Technology Officer for Elephant Talk.

The Elephant Talk's mobile Software DNA® 2.0 core network management platform is among the few commercially-deployed NFV solutions in the industry. Elephant Talk Communications currently serves Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Enablers (MVNEs), and Aggregators (MVNAs) in five global markets.

"Operators are rapidly accelerating their transformation from legacy to virtualized network architectures," stated Mohammed Shanableh, Vice President of Global Operations for Affirmed Networks. "With Elephant Talk's software-defined networking technology and our virtualization solutions, operators can turn what have been called ambitious goals into realistic ones."

Affirmed Networks is the recognized leader in the virtualization of mobile networks garnering deployments with Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators globally. The Affirmed Mobile Content Cloud significantly advances the state of mobile networks by transforming away from a cumbersome, expensive legacy infrastructure to a flexible, scalable, cost effective virtualized architecture. The Affirmed Mobile Content Cloud enables the creation and launch of new services and applications in hours and days rather than the many months typically expended with legacy networks.

About Affirmed Networks, Inc.:
Affirmed Networks™ is transforming and advancing intelligence in mobile data networks. The company's solution bundles gateway functionality with rich application and content delivery services into an industry-leading, virtualized solution. Visit: www.affirmednetworks.com.

About Elephant Talk Communications:
Elephant Talk Communications Corp. (NYSE MKT: ETAK), is a global provider of mobile proprietary Software Defined Network Architecture (Software DNA® 2.0) platforms for the telecommunications industry and cyber security solutions. The company empowers Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), Enablers (MVNEs) and Aggregators (MVNAs) with a full suite of applications, superior industry expertise and high quality customer service without substantial upfront investment. Elephant Talk counts several of the world's leading MNOs and technology companies amongst its customers and partners, including Vodafone, T-Mobile, Zain, Iusacell and HP. Visit: www.elephanttalk.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements contained herein constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect to Elephant Talk's plans and objectives, projections, expectations and intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about Elephant Talk's industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, the actual results and performance of Elephant Talk may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise required by law, Elephant Talk also disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made here. Additional information concerning certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested in Elephant Talk's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), copies of which are available from the SEC or may be obtained upon request from Elephant Talk.

For more information, contact:

Affirmed Networks:
Angela Whiteford
Vice President, Marketing
AFFIRMED NETWORKS
TEL: (978) 268-0839
EMAIL: [email protected]

Investor Relations for Elephant Talk:
Steve Gersten
CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP
TEL: (813) 926-8920
EMAIL: [email protected]

Public Relations for Elephant Talk:
Michael Glickman
MWG CO.
TEL: (917) 596-1883
EMAIL: [email protected]

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