Madrid, September 9, 2008 - Ip-label, neutral and independent institute of the measure of the perceived quality of digital services, today announced the acquisition of all the securities of Auditec-Newtest and reinforces its position as European leader in the field of measurement perceived quality of applications and digital services.

The group, which renamed ip-label.newtest, has achieved a turnover of 10 million and has a portfolio of 700 clients. It also has all the aspects to occupy a privileged place in the world market is present in 14 countries and operates through a network of international partners and 5 offices in property.

In the Spanish market, ip-label and Auditec Newtest are well established for several years. This approach allows the group ip-Spanish label.newtest strengthen its presence through its office in Madrid and a network of certified distributors Newtest, such as Comparex, Cap Gemini or Everis. Among the clients of the group are the main leaders of the telecommunications, electronic commerce, banking / insurance, public market, Ibex35, etc..

The two companies proposed tools for measuring the quality of an application from the end user's view, true indicator of quality of experience (QoE). However, unlike the supply of ip-label, proposed as an SaaS (ASP) and is targeted to Internet and intranet applications with a central site mutualized by all customers, Auditec-Newtest has developed a solution sold for licensing mode mainly to private networks and managed by a central site and as agents dedicated to each customer. Thus, the two bids are highly complementary and allow each client to take the most appropriate solution to consider based on their needs and their security requirements.

Technological synergies between the two solutions will multiply the possibilities available to existing customers (Executive Report, Voice and Internet telephony (VoIP), interactive voice services (SVI), TV on the Internet (TVoIP), video on demand (VoD), etc.).. In addition, customers can take advantage Newtest of ip-label experience as consultant on advisory and monitoring of their Web sites today (compare load test, attendance at the launch, etc.)..

The coming months will allow us to refine the strategy and the coordination of steps, adapting the strategic policy in each country. In addition, Auditec-ip-label Newtest and have less than 5% of their mutual customers, leaving a strong potential harbinger of "Cross Selling" and is one of the greatest triumphs of the acquisition.

The meeting of the two technical teams will allow the Group to dispose label.newtest ip-16 engineers in research and development that will thus be free to exchange their experiences and creativity in order to continue providing breaking innovations.

"With this acquisition, customers ip-label.newtest Group will benefit from an increase in R & D capacity and a wider choice and therefore better suited to every need," says Eric Varzsegi, president and ip-label founder. "They will benefit from the experience of a larger company, might, which by 2012 should have a turnover of over EUR 20 million. This will better accompany our clients on their international developments. In parallel, we will continue to explore all opportunities for external growth, either in France or abroad. "

Regarding human resources, will retain all teams in all countries, thus offering new Group employee development prospects, especially geography. Today the strategy is steered by the Steering Committee of ip-label, but Auditec-Newtest managers will be integrated immediately in order to participate fully in decision making.

The outlook through 2009 is based on perpetuating the positioning of ip-label.newtest significantly enhancing their growth abroad.

ip-label, which has just been rewarded on 24 June by the Trophy for Best Growth in Export by Mrs. Idrac, Minister of Foreign Trade, is heading into new markets such as Russia, Northern Europe, Brazil and India.

About ip-label

Neutral and independent institute, ip-label, measured by everybody perceived quality of services and digital applications: data (Internet / Intranet), VoIP / ToIP, TV over IP, VOD, SVI and services on mobile terminals. True trusted third party, ip-label asked for more than 1500 direct and indirect customers (operators and Internet service providers, large public and private accounts, e-commerce companies, integrators and SSII) performed daily over 70 million measurements from more than 25 countries worldwide.

Besides the measures, ip-label offers functional computer addresses of companies and its expertise in counseling to accompany them in risk management and reduction of costs related to the performance of enterprise applications in business and customer service provided .

Created in 2000, ip-label enjoys strong growth and makes about 20% of its turnover abroad.

The institute ip-label is certified EN ISO 9001:2000 for its metrology business council and perceived quality of digital services.

For more information: www.ip-label.net

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