CRITICAL LINKS AND HCL DELIVER NEXT-GENERATION CONVERGED PLATFORM TO SMB's

HCL net edgeBOX consolidates data, voice and IT services in a single
multi-function device


FAIRFIELD, NJ, USA, December 10, 2007 – Critical Links, a global provider
of converged ICT solutions, today announced the immediate availability of
HCL net edgeBOX through its partnership with HCL Infosystems Ltd., India’s
leading information enabling and ICT System Integration Company.

The two companies are bringing a unique multi-function gateway to the
Indian market that enables SMBs (Small and Medium Businesses) and
corporate branch offices to reduce Total Cost of Ownership by
consolidating data, voice and IT services in a single device. The net
edgeBOX is now available in India through HCL’s 200 channel partners
across the country.

Through the partnership, HCL is leveraging Critical Links’ net edgeBOX
appliance to dramatically simplify the deployment and management of
communications and IT systems of SMBs. By replacing up to 8 devices, HCL
net edgeBOX delivers unprecedented savings in costs, space and management
time for SMBs in terms of deploying, managing and maintaining their
networking and connectivity. This translates into new sources of recurring
revenue for HCL partners, allowing companies such as large telecoms and
ISPs to deliver value-added managed services to their broadband customers.


Regarding the launch of the HCL net edgeBOX, Mr. Rajendra Kumar, Executive
Vice- President, HCL Infosystems said, “HCL is pleased to bring a
revolutionary product in HCL net edgeBOX to its customers in India through
our partnership with Critical Links. The net edgeBOX is a welcome addition
to HCL’s end-to-end product portfolio catering to the small and large
enterprises. As a multifunction device combining voice, data and IT
services, the HCL net edgeBOX is an ideal solution for SMB’s and branch
offices, which helps them minimize their Total Cost of Ownership.”

HCL net edgeBOX allows service providers to remotely provision, support
and maintain voice and data services such as a fully featured IP-PBX and
VoIP, gateway, security, QoS, collaboration, WiFi, router, and file
storage. HCL net edgeBOX is available in a wide range of scalable hardware
platforms. To emerging businesses looking to maximize their IT
investments, HCL net edgeBOX offers basic IT applications including web
server, e-mail server and data storage, without the need for keeping
specialist in-house IT staff.

“The SMB base is growing at a massive pace worldwide and Critical Links is
continuously working with partners to provide this important sector with
cutting-edge network solutions that offer competitive advantages, without
the challenges of cost and manageability that are of typical concern in
this segment,” said Joao Carreira, CEO of Critical Links. “We are very
excited to be teaming with HCL to bring net edgeBOX to the
Indian market and revolutionize the way in which networking services are
delivered to SMBs in India and around the world.”

Since its spin-off from Critical Software in 2006, Critical Links has
successfully become a global player with edgeBOX, “office in a box”
devices. The company has recently secured key partnerships with
manufacturers and service providers in the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa
and is exploring new business options in the US.