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Marconi Improves and Simplifies Wireless Network Design and Optimization With New Planet EV 4.0 Platform Multi-technology solution supports all wireless design and optimization requirements and establishes a centralized engineering framework for improved quality and efficiencies DALLAS, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marconi Corporation plc (NASDAQ:MRCIY) (LONDON: MONI) , announced today the global availability of Planet(R) EV 4.0, the latest release of its next-generation wireless network design and optimization platform. Planet EV improves network efficiency, transforming service provider engineering environments by centralizing and automating previously separate and manual solutions and data flows. A product of Marconi's Wireless business unit, Planet EV 4.0 is a multi- technology solution that incorporates the latest architecture and design components, including Microsoft .NET(R) and Windows(R) technologies, thus improving speed-to-market, performance, and ease-of-use as well as establishing a new industry benchmark for platform flexibility and useful life. Complementing the advantages of centralization and integrated applications, Planet EV embraces a truly open philosophy, enabling customers to quickly and fully utilize all of the platform features. Because of its fully integrated nature, Planet EV also provides a turnkey solution for balanced optimization of network coverage, capacity, quality and cost objectives for 2G and 3G networks. As networks evolve, simply planning for coverage is no longer the primary concern. The focus is now on ensuring optimal overall network performance while tightly managing cost objectives, and Planet EV 4.0 builds upon the industry's first fully integrated wireless design and optimization platform, allowing service providers to take maximum advantage of their resources. "We are capturing significant market acceptance with operators of all sizes," said Chip Wagner, head of Marconi's Wireless business unit. "With much of our customer base already converting, we knew that we had hit the nail on the head with Planet EV. Our R&D effort is continuing at full stride, and we're now looking to provide another Planet innovation to improve rollout planning for 3G networks." Notes to editors: The Planet EV 4.0 release represents a significant increase in value. Functionality and performance have been added or enhanced in the following areas: - Robust W-CDMA module and Monte Carlo engine - Scrambling Code planning - Interactive Frequency Planning Tool - Reporting and layer statistics - Performance Simulator for GSM/GPRS/EGPRS - MAIO and HSN planning - Color Code planning - Single project multi-technology support - Multiple enterprise deployment options Revenues from Marconi Wireless are reported as part of the Group's Value- Added Services business. About Marconi Corporation plc Marconi Corporation plc is a global telecommunications equipment, services and solutions company. The company's core business is the provision of innovative and reliable optical networks, broadband routing and switching and broadband access technologies and services. The company's customer base includes many of the world's largest telecommunications operators. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol MONI and listed on NASDAQ under the symbol MRCIY. Additional information about Marconi Corporation can be found at http://www.marconi.com/ . All brands or product names are trademarks of their respective holders. This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to products, partners, customers, future growth and other matters. Please refer to the Form 10-K report filed by Marconi Corporation plc with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Press enquiries: Kevin Hankins, tel: 678-297-9796; email: Investor enquiries: Heather Green, tel: + 44 207 306 1735; email: DATASOURCE: Marconi Corporation plc CONTACT: Press, Kevin Hankins, +1-678-297-9796, or , or Investors, Heather Green, +44-207-306-1735, or , both of Marconi Corporation plc Web site: http://www.marconi.com/

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