SS Telecoms is a South African-based manufacturer of telephony solutions that cater to the diverse communication needs of enterprises in Africa, Europe, the UK and Middle East. Being on the doorstep of a vibrant telecommunications industry means SS Telecoms is ideally positioned to identify and meet customers' needs for cutting-edge solutions in existing, fixed-line as well as the GSM and VOIP environments.

“A joint venture with a professional company such as TOPEX, that offers outstanding support services and innovative equipment long needed in the IT industry here in South Africa, will help us increase the quality of all services we currently offer. We are confident that this joint venture will allow us to diversify and provide many benefits to our customers. It will also give our engineers the opportunity to work closely with the Engineering Department of Topex. Our slogan therefore remains ‘Our solutions, Your success’.” said André ten Napel, CEO of SS Telecoms.

TOPEX is a Romanian company which develops, manufactures, integrates and distributes telecommunication products and solutions as well as value-added services with particular expertise in IP-based technologies. TOPEX products address the needs of business today that demand communication convergence at lower costs and the ability to exploit the Internet and existing data networks in VoIP technology for cheaper cost calling. With its current products, TOPEX can deliver solutions that meet the telecommunication network requirements of service providers and IT integrators around the globe. It offers profitable and practical solutions, the entire range of equipment being very easy to customise and enhance helping TOPEX to strengthen its market position.

“We are committed to building a strong network of valuable partners who will help us reach worldwide markets and further increase the awareness of our products. The agreement signed with SS Telecoms is a strategic alliance. SS Telecoms has the knowledge and experience of the dynamic South African telecommunication environment and allows us to meet the actual expectations of this industry.”, declared Mr. Dan Adamescu, CEO TOPEX.

About SS Telecoms

SS Telecoms was established in 1989, filling a much needed gap for the local design and manufacture of telephony products. SS Telecoms has become one of South Africa's leading telecommunication solution suppliers.

SS Telecoms continues to broaden its footprint internationally. Products and services are extended to markets as far a field as Africa, Europe, the UK and Middle East, with global customers recognizing the merit of cost-effective telecommunication solutions, offering superior design and functionality, and a high level of technical support and services.

The company operates from its Centurion-based factory and Head Office, and established offices in the UK to serve customers in Europe.

About TOPEX

TOPEX is among the most innovative, fast growing European manufacturers of telecommunication equipment, providing a wide range of telecommunication applications. The company has over 18 years of experience in research, development and manufacturing of both civil and military telecommunication devices

TOPEX's leveraged expertise includes: Next Generation Network solutions, Softswitch, Media Gateways for TDM, VoIP, GSM and CDMA (2G, 3G), Signaling Gateways (SS7, ISDN, R2, SIP and H323), Broadband Wi-Fi Mobile Routers, Fixed-Mobile Terminals (2G, 3G) and ATC Voice Communication Systems.

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Doriana Popescu 
PR Manager www.topex.ro