Comsys Selects the MySQL Embedded Server for its Voice Over IP Solutions

Soesterberg, Netherlands –- 12 February 2008 –- MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open source database, today announced that Comsys, a specialist in interactive telephony solutions, has selected the MySQL Embedded Server to power its VOIP solutions. Comsys provides telecommunication products and hosted services in the converging arena of IN, 3G, SIP and VoIP networks for mobile and fixed line telephony operators, MVNOs and call centres. Comsys selected the MySQL open source platform in order to meet the very demanding availability requirements of the telecom space, and to deliver a high level of reliability combined with low operational costs.

"We specifically chose MySQL because it is the most efficient and reliable open source database product out there," said Jan Beuker, head of Production & Innovation at Comsys. "In the field of voice and mobile communication, organisations have extremely high demands regarding the quality and the reliability of the infrastructure. For this very reason, we decided to integrate the MySQL database products into our telecom solutions."

Walter Botman, head of Support & Operations at Comsys, states, "We develop solutions that enable the implementation of mission critical revenue-generating interactive telecommunication concepts. MySQL delivers high performance and high reliability while being very cost effective. By embedding MySQL at the heart of our telephony solutions, we allow our customers to enjoy these benefits."

About Comsys

Comsys is a specialist in interactive telephony services and provides telecommunication products and hosted services in the converging arena of IN, 3G, SIP and VoIP networks for mobile and fixed line telephone operators, MVNO’s and call centres. Comsys has more than 20 years of experience in developing and hosting interactive media services. Comsys has access to hosted services centres in seven locations throughout Europe.

For the call centre and media industry, Comsys supplies a number of quick, easy-to-use solutions to improve the accessibility, the efficient use of employees and resources, and to realize revenue-generating interactive telecommunication concepts. Comsys develops these solutions for Voice, Web and Mobile. For more information, see www.comsys.net.

About MySQL

MySQL AB develops and supports a family of high-performance, affordable database products. The company’s flagship offering is 'MySQL Enterprise', a comprehensive set of production-tested software, proactive monitoring tools, and premium support services.

MySQL is the world's most popular open source database software. Many of the world's largest and fastest-growing organizations use MySQL to save time and money powering their high-volume Web sites, business-critical systems and packaged software -- including industry leaders such as Yahoo!, Alcatel-Lucent, Google, Nokia, YouTube and Booking.com.

With headquarters in the United States and Sweden -- and operations around the world -- MySQL AB supports both open source values and corporate customers' needs. For more information about MySQL, please visit www.mysql.com.

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