In the lead up to Adnexus 5th birthday celebrations the company has hit another major milestone with the completion of its 400Th Microwave Radio Transmission (Tx) link. Over the last three years the company has strategically focussed on increasing its footprint in the Tx market. It is well positioned to service the growing demand for increased capacity on Australia’s mobile carrier networks. Adnexus has recently undergone further expansion of staff, skill sets and plant and equipment, with plans to double its Tx build number in the next 18 months.

Adnexus Communications is in the final stages of launching a Mobile Infrastructure Product Group. The company intends to expand its existing procurement business and is looking to commence outbound sales of ancillary mobile communications infrastructure equipment by close of 2007.

Capitalising on its experience decommissioning TransGrid’s Rural Communications Network, Adnexus has developed a specialist Network Decommissioning Group. The company is in a good position to capitalise on the increased need for the decommission and disposal of redundant network elements due to Australia’s ageing networks and the earmarked upgrade plans of all the major carriers.

Adnexus is working with CoverTel to deploy GPS technologies at most of the critical HUB sites on one of Australia’s leading carrier networks, with installations crossing many of Australia’s State borders. “There is a great need for faster and broader transmission networks. The new synchronous networking equipment allows for this bandwidth, but the data is required to be tightly synchronised across the entire network,” commented Jeff Gresham, Adnexus Director. “This synchronisation is made possible by the use of atomic clocks. With GPS as a primary reference source the entire country-wide network elements operate synchronously, greatly reducing the amount of buffering required between these elements. Ultimately it delivers the Quality of Service required to stay competitive in Australia’s telecommunications industry.”

Adnexus has relocated its head office to South Western Sydney to take advantage of increased space, the new M7 and a strong local labour market. The Ingleburn site was assessed as the most likely location to support growth plans, while at the same time providing efficient access to all parts of the Sydney Metropolitan area and good proximity to Canberra. The new facility will enable the construction of a training lab, increase warehousing capacity and enable more office space for the project management and design business lines to expand. The company also intends to capitalise on the excellent local government business incentives and support as a local employer.

Adnexus has been invited by Samsung Telecommunications to investigate the viability of partnering for deployment services in North Western Africa, one of the world’s fastest growing mobile communications markets. Adnexus is in the process of making an assessment of the market and has called for complimentary Australian organisations to jointly assess the opportunity.

Adnexus has commenced building Vodafone/Optus 3G Tx upgrade program in Perth, Western Australia. The move to the West Coast is an extension of the company’s excellent working relationship with AAP Communications Services on the eastern seaboard. Having already built more that 200+ Ericsson Mini-links in the Sydney and Melbourne roll out the Adnexus team is prepared to hit the ground and running and is planning on a swift and trouble free deployment.

Adnexus has fulfilled its commitments to GridComm and has completed more than 200 sites audits on the Telstra Sydney and Melbourne CBD network. “It has been a great thrill to work on one of the largest mobile communications deployments of recent years. The task ahead of Telstra, Ericsson and GridComm is enormous and all Australian communications users will benefit from their efforts,” commented Jeff Gresham, Managing Director, Adnexus Communications.

Adnexus Communications has signed on with GridComm’s Telstra/Ericsson Jersey team to complete the time sensitive PRI audits for both Sydney and Melbourne central business districts. Adnexus experienced deployment staff will be working closely with GridComm to ensure that information from the audits add as much value to the project as possible.

Adnexus Communications is ramping up for a prosperous 2006 with the appointment of Michael Davis to the newly created role of National Operations Manager. Due to the company´s continued growth and its planned expansion to WA and SA, the role will see Michael Davis steer Adnexus to even greater efficiencies and commercial best practice. Michael Davis will leverage his background as a Communications and Weapons Electical Engineer and his experience managing multi-million dollar deployments of sophisticated electrical systems for the corporate sector and the Royal Australian Navy. Possessing a UNSW Masters of Business and Technology, Michael Davis is expected to make a significant impact to improve operational effectiveness.

Adnexus Communications has been awarded the Principal Contract to decommission, remove and dispose of TransGrid’s Rural Communications Network. TransGrid owns and operates the high voltage electricity transmission network throughout New South Wales. As part of its overall communications plan, TransGrid has earmarked elements of its aging network as redundant to its future plans. The decommission will involve the removal and environmentally responsible disposal of 37 radio communications sites and associated generator plant, electrical plant and remediation works. Adnexus has developed a significantly detailed project specific safety plan due to the hazardous and remote nature of the works. The company has also developed a rigorous environmental management plan to ensure the project goes smoothly and that a reduce, reuse, recycle approach to the decommission is adopted at every stage. The works are scheduled to be completed in April 2006.

Adnexus Communications Field Engineers and Technicians in NSW and VIC have successfully completed AAPCS Ericsson Certified training for the installation and commissioning of Ericsson Mini-links. The company’s staff ranked at the top of the training class with 100% of technicians achieving High Distinction gradings in the qualifying assessment. “This training is really about ensuring quality and consistent installations of sensitive and sophisticated equipment,” commented Adnexus Communications Managing Director, Jeff Gresham. “Our staff worked very hard whilst on the training course and our own in-house training sessions contributed to the certification.” “It was our sole intention for all staff to rate very highly in the examination as part of our commitment to quality. We are confident that these results will carry over to very smooth and defect free field deployments.”

The appointment of Adnexus Communications’ new Victorian State Manager was made official yesterday with Toby Dean, former Victorian Projects Manager stepping up to perform the roll. “The creation of a P&L responsible Victorian State Manager was essential to spearhead our growth in the State. Having secured our foothold in the New South Wales market, now is the time to really invest in our Victorian business,” commented Jeff Gresham, Adnexus Managing Director. “Toby has been an outstanding performer and is a founding team member at Adnexus and we are thrilled that he has accepted this new challenge.”

Adnexus Communications has increased its portfolio of installation and commissioning services and will now offer advanced rigging services to its NSW and Victorian customers. The company has developed a Rigging Training and Certification program, implemented by Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in order to upskill technicians to perform working at height installations. The company has also recruited three advanced riggers in each state to lead the teams through the transition. Heading up the rigging division is Chris Jones. Chris is one of Australia’s most experienced RF communications rigging specialists having deployed networks and rigging projects across Australia. Prior to joining Adnexus, Chris worked with NDC, Vodafone and One Tel. “Generally, riggers like to stick purely to outdoors work. However, increasingly, the technical knowledge required to build an end to end transmission system requires technical engineering experience and RF technicians to work at height. “The fact that our technicians are now able to also perform the roles of riggers means that we can 100% guarantee the quality of our installations and it also opens up more opportunities for Adnexus to help our customers with very technical, at height installations,” commented Chris Jones, Adnexus Outdoor Construction Manager.

Adnexus Communications formally opened its new Victorian State Office in Bayswater today in preparation of the company’s further expansion in the State’s mobile communications services market. Commenting on the opening, Victorian Project Deployments Manager, Toby Dean said the new office was perfectly positioned. “Bayswater is the hub for mobile communications original equipment manufacturers and several infrastructure operators. “We are focussed on working closely with the engineering and operations divisions of our customers. So it is important to be close by. “We are expecting further growth in terms of project and team numbers and revenue for the State this year and Bayswater will provide the right base to launch our new aggressive push.”

Adnexus Communications Pty Ltd has commenced its international expansion plans with the establishment of its North American office in Oakridge in the state of Tennessee with a Los Angeles based office to open in 2006. “The goal is to gain a foot hold in the west and east coast CDMA and 3G markets. We are actively recruiting sales talent and building our project teams,” said Jeff Gresham, Adnexus Communications’ Director. “There is significant demand for network deployment partners that have real 3G experience and a proven track record in tackling tough CDMA upgrades.” “North America represents a great opportunity for Adnexus and our team. It is a large market that is really in its infancy in terms of value added services. “The challenge for carriers is ensuring technology advancements are deployed by services partners that appreciate the bigger picture, rapidly overcome obstacles and work to the bottom line.

Adnexus Communications Pty Ltd expects significant local demand for 3G and CDMA deployment services in 2005. Speaking today at the inaugural Adnexus Partner Connect conference held at Darling Harbour, NSW, Jeff Gresham Managing Director said, “2005 is set to be a solid year of growth opportunities for our customers, our partners and Adnexus. “In 2004 we have created strong working relationships with our customers and partners and increased the intensity of our service focused approach. We could not have done this without our exceptional vendors and dedicated team. “The mobile telecommunications deployment market has really gained momentum again and demand has increased. We are in an excellent position to extend our existing relationships and contracts.”

In response to growing Eastern Seaboard demand for network deployment services Adnexus Communications Pty Ltd has appointed Peter Sherwood to the role of QLD Operations Manager. Peter is chartered to deliver outstanding project outcomes and customer satisfaction for the Queensland and Northern NSW region. Working closely within the national management framework, Peter looks forward to extending the company’s reputation for building better networks in the region. “We have kicked a lot of goals in the last two years in terms of exceeding project deliverables and growing our customer-centric team. I relish the opportunity to increase our performance and the positive visibility of Adnexus in this region.”

Adnexus Communications Pty Ltd has completed one of Australia’s most demanding and time sensitive network deployments for 2004 a week ahead of schedule. Deploying technology on the behalf of Samsung Telecommunications in NSW and VIC, Adnexus worked closely with its customer and the network carrier to achieve this exceptional outcome. “Installing and relocating more than 270 tonnes of CDMA base stations in 40 business days was always going to be a Herculean achievement. We did it in 32,” commented Jeff Gresham, Adnexus Communications Pty Ltd Managing Director. “Thanks to the unwavering enthusiasm and dedication of field teams and the great people from Samsung, we were able to act rapidly, efficiently and effectively. “The project really is a defining example of the very best working relationship between an original equipment manufacturing company and a local deployment services partner.”