Almere, January 23, 2007 - Hopling Technologies, a fast growing technology leader in IP-based wireless networking equipment for enterprises, operators and service providers, is pleased to announce that it has signed a multi-million euro Distribution Agreement permitting a strategic partnership with Connection N&C Corporation (CN&C), to distribute Hopling Technologies wireless networking products in the EMEA territory.

CN&C is a leading company, headquartered in Spain, in importing and reselling products for the telecom market in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The entire portfolio of Hopling Technologies products, including hard- and software, Managed Services as well as its WiMAX product portfolio will be represented and sold by CN&C under the terms of the Distribution Agreement.

The agreement enforces CN&C’s commitment to grow mesh networking solutions in the municipality markets by strengthening and enlarging the VAR channel. CN&C’s commitment to VARs includes offering a broad wireless product selection, competitive pricing, fast delivery, technical support, online ordering and configuration tools, system integration, sales training, customer financing and qualified leads.

“We are extremely pleased to partner with a trustworthy and fast expanding company like Hopling Technologies,” said Vicente Arigita, Chief Executive Officer of CN&C. “With Hopling Technologies’ advanced product portfolio we are able to enhance our mesh networking solution strategy. CN&C, with Hopling Technologies wireless products, can now offer the best price-quality next-generation city- and even nation-wide solutions. Our experience in this business for more than 3 years, combined with the know-how of such a leading high-tech company is an excellent starting point for our successful projects in the near future.”

“With the Distribution Agreement, Hopling Technologies puts another step forward to strengthen its position as the strategic world leader in wireless networking equipment for mesh networking solutions,” said Marinus Koppe, who recently joined Hopling Technologies as Vice President Channel Sales. “This partnership also enables Hopling Technologies to serve enterprises in the EMEA region through CN&C established distribution channels.”

"CN&C brings a combination important to the wireless market of technical ability, first-class pre-sales & systems support and field engineers with a deep level of experience,” said Frank Koopman, Chief Executive Officer of Hopling Technologies. “This agreement increases efficiencies for the many municipalities and governments interested in Hopling Technologies' best-of-breed wireless mesh network solutions and helps Hopling Technologies target the right customer at the right time.”