ATLANTA -- Verso Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSO), a global provider of next generation network solutions, and Shiron Satellite Communications Ltd., a global provider of advanced broadband satellite solutions, announced today the successful completion of interoperability tests between Verso and the Shiron InterSKYTM 2-Way Satellite IP Broadband platform. The companies also announced the successful joint deployment of a GSM Backhaul over Satellite solution for a leading cellular operator in Colombia.

Shiron Satellite Communications offers proven two-way broadband satellite communication solutions that are deployed worldwide. Shiron’s InterSKY™ satellite communications system economically delivers highest-quality broadband satellite services to remote locations, and is designed for service providers (ISPs, Telcos and Cellular), enterprises and government agencies.

As a result of the successful interoperability tests and regional deployment, as well as the establishment of the Cellular-Over-Satellite alliance, Verso and Shiron have extended their reach in the market with their field proven GSM solutions. Verso’s GSM compression and optimization solutions, when combined with Shiron’s InterSKY RBOD (“Real-Time Bandwidth-On-Demand”) reduce bandwidth requirements by approximately 65 percent when compared with traditional GSM over Satellite implementations.

“Shiron is a global leader in high-performance IP broadband satellite solutions, so the alliance, as well as certification, validates Verso’s market-leading expertise in this sector, including our ability to reliably deliver cost effective GSM Backhaul over Satellite,” said Yves Desmet, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales, Verso Technologies.

Verso Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSO)

Shiron Satellite Communications Inc.