Collis and Aspects Tools look forward to providing a more integrated and comprehensive solution required by the customers in the industry.

A headline agreement between Collis and Aspects Tools has been signed and all formalities are expected to be completed by end of November 2006. Collis and Aspects Tools will continue to operate as separate companies and Aspects Tools will operate as a subsidiary of Collis Holdings. Collis and Aspects Tools have over 10 years of experience in products and services for the EMV and e-ID markets as well as the GSM and 3G technology markets. The anticipated acquisition will strength-en the Collis/Aspects products and services offering to industries world wide and will enable an even more comprehensive response to customer needs.


As a result of this potential acquisition, the Collis/Aspects Tools Company will have the following Competence Centers:

• EMV Competence Centre (Collis)
  The Collis EMV Competence Centre is leading the global market in EMV consulting services, training courses and testing tools. Solutions are offered for all parties involved in an EMV based payment scheme. Collis guarantees success in EMV, from certification projects and chip migration, to project management and more.
• e-ID Competence Centre (Collis)
  The Collis e-Identification (e-ID) Competence Centre sets the standards when it comes to electronic identification solutions. The e-ID Competence Centre offers a range of e-ID solutions for e-Passports, National ID cards and employee cards to issuing authorities, personalisation bureaus and vendors globally. Collis offers integrated e-ID testing tools & consulting services to ensure correct functionality and interoperability.
• Mobile Competence Centre (Collis/Aspects)
  The Collis/Aspects Mobile Competence Centre services the GSM and 3G technology markets. The Mobile Competence Centre offers specialised testing tools and consulting services for all parties involved in ttesting communications between a GSM/3G handset and SIM/USIM card including network operators, handset manufacturers, card vendors and test laboratories. Products and services on offer from the Mobile Competence Centre ensure significant time and cost savings.

Dirk Jan van den Heuvel, CEO of Collis: "We are extremely pleased that we will be acquiring Aspects Tools Limited. Collis has been globally active in the Mobile markets and with Aspects Tools on board it will greatly broaden and strengthen the products and services offering to the GSM and 3G technology markets. We look forward to continue to provide exciting and well integrated products and solutions to the industry."

Didier Sérodon, CEO of Aspects Software Limited: "Collis represents a great opportunity for Aspects to maintain and extend its leadership in the mobile market testing environment. Aspects' name, reputation, and product range, together with the Collis name, reputation, products and services, creates now a uniquely featured player in the test and compliance market."

Rick Hsu, Managing Director of Collis Asia: "Collis in the Asia Pacific Region is very active in the mobile technology markets and has been working with the leading players in the industry. With Aspects Tools on board, Collis will be able to offer a wide, comprehensive range of mobile testing tools and consulting services to the GSM and 3G technology markets in the AP region."

Chris Garvie, Head of Sales & Marketing for Aspects Software Limited: "The combination of Collis's and Aspects knowledge and experience of e-ID, EMV, GSM and 3G will provide a significantly enhanced experience for the whole Groups customers. We look forward to working together to deliver solutions suitable for the challenges facing the industry."