Martin Group announced that it is in partnership with Harris Stratex Networks to enable leading communications providers around the world like Zain with greater visibility into network operations with the ability to proactively monitor and manage any network issue. Most recently, Zain contracted with Harris Stratex Networks to implement Martin Group’s Network Asset Management System, OASIS™.

OASIS allows communication providers to convert, maintain, and centralize asset and inventory records. It provides access to customized, up-to-date financial information on network infrastructure, graphical layout, geographic location, operational costs, capital cost, and revenues for timely and informed decision making. OASIS is the asset and inventory solution of choice as part of Harris Stratex Networks’ service assurance solution installed at Zain.

Zain aspires to increase its client base in operational stages, transforming Zain into a leading mobile communications company. “The implementation of OASIS has allowed our customer to reduce costs by increasing visibility into their most valued asset – the network,” said Harald Braun, president and CEO of Harris Stratex Networks. He then said, “The enhanced asset management functionality within OASIS helps optimize the use of network infrastructure while maximizing network revenues.”

“OASIS is a key component in Zain’s strategy which focuses on combining value creation and internal growth from existing operations with aggressive expansion into new geographies,” said Jim Odom, President and CEO of Martin Group. “By incorporating financial data and location information into inventory/asset management, OASIS becomes a tool for examining the relationships between the network infrastructure and current or potential customer demographics. This information can be used to drive business decisions related to network optimization and capital investment,” continued Mr. Odom.

About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.

Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is a leading specialist in backhaul solutions for mobility and broadband networks. The company offers reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network solutions, backed by comprehensive professional services and support. Harris Stratex Networks serves all global markets, including mobile network operators, public safety agencies, private network operators, utility and transportation companies, government agencies and broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Harris Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data and video solutions. This firm is recognized around the world for innovative, best-in-class wireless networking solutions and services.

For more information, please visit their website: http://www.HarrisStratex.com

About Martin Group

Martin Group is a leading provider of BSS/OSS software solutions, next generation engineering, and business services that address operational and marketplace challenges faced by today’s communications providers. The firm’s integrated BSS/OSS software helps communications providers simplify business infrastructure, integrate service order flow, and improve customer experience. With more than three decades of experience in the communications industry, Martin Group’s engineering team provides next generation solutions backed by extensive IP/data experience and knowledge. Communications providers can minimize exposure to capital, human, and technological risks associated with in-house solutions by utilizing this firm’s business services.

For more information, please visit their website: http://www.martin-group.com

About Zain

Zain is a leading emerging markets player in the field of telecommunications by being a specialist in backhaul solutions for mobility and broadband networks and is aiming to become one of the top ten mobile groups in the world by 2011. Zain was established in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator. Since 2003, it has grown significantly becoming the 4th largest telecommunications company in the world in terms of geographic presence with a footprint in 22 countries spread across the Middle East and Africa providing mobile voice and data services to over 50.74 million active customers (as of 30 June 2008).

For more information, please visit their website: http://www.zain.com