Phoenix, AZ, USA -- March 21, 2001

Building on the foundation of their leading StarCoreÒ-based networking DSPs and PowerQUICCÔ integrated communications processors, Motorola (NYSE:MOT) today announced an agreement to bundle Hughes Software Systems' (HSS) network and signaling software stacks and frameworks with Motorola's Smart Networks enabled Packet Telephony solutions. This integration will help customers by reducing development time for next generation packet networking equipment, freeing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from having to develop complex in-house communications software.

Hughes Software Systems' communication protocol stacks and frameworks further the integration level of Motorola's Packet Telephony solutions, delivering market-tested and proven gateway software based on the latest standards, including Media Gateway Control Protocols such as MGCP or MEGACO, General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) and Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS). Meeting the growing demand for communications technology convergence, HSS' software stacks and frameworks for Softswitch, Media Gateway Controller, Gatekeeper and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Server solutions provide a complete set of network and signaling software building blocks. 

"This announcement is a further proof point of Motorola's Smart Networks Platform-taking a system solution approach by integrating our industry-leading communications processors and networking DSPs with proven third-party software solutions from strategic alliance members," stated Keith Cheney, general manager of Motorola's Networking and Communication Systems Division. "Networking equipment vendors recognize the value of complete application-ready platforms, and our relationship with Hughes Software Systems further allows us to deliver comprehensive packet telephony solutions," Mr. Cheney continued.

"Hughes Software Systems is focused on delivering highly integrated and proven solutions that enable OEMs to decrease time-to-revenue and focus on value-added applications," said Arun Kumar, president and managing director of Hughes Software Systems. "We are thrilled to be collaborating with Motorola, and we see this as a winning relationship for HSS, Motorola, and our mutual customers. With our market-proven protocol stacks, this combination of silicon, software and system-level integration will provide the flexibility, features and performance that meet and exceed the needs of networking equipment vendors."

Motorola's Smart Networks Alliance includes over 200 vendors who develop integrated software, hardware and tools enhancing the Smart Networks portfolio of networking DSPs and communications processors. As the leading supplier of portable protocol stacks, HSS' portfolio includes stacks built around the MEGACO, MGCP, SIP, H.323, SCTP, SS7, GPRS and UMTS standards.

About Hughes Software Systems (HSS)

Hughes Software Systems Ltd. (www.hssworld.com), is the #1 communications software company in India. HSS offers a broad range of communications-related software services, products, and solutions to leading Communication OEMs and Service Providers around the world.

HSS' focus is in the Convergence market. With sales and support offices in the US and the UK, it is represented throughout Europe, South America, and Asia to support its global customer base.

Assessed at SEI?CMM Level 4 for all its development centres and all projects, HSS been an ISO 9001 company since 1996.

HSS is a subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation. HSS has a team of over 1300 world class professionals, at its development centres in India: at Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi, and in Bangalore. 

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About Motorola

As the world's #1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector offers multiple DigitalDNA(tm) technologies which enable its customers to create "smart" products and new business opportunities in the networking and computing, wireless communications, transportation, and home networking markets. Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales were $7.9 billion (USD) in 2000. http://www.motorola.com/semiconductors/

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2000 were $37.6 billion. http://www.motorola.com

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