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The Red Herring 100 Europe 2007

CANNES, France, March 19, 2007 – Red Herring today announced that Rebtel is a recipient of Red Herring 100 Europe, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region each year.

“This year’s impressive list of winners demonstrates Europe’s emergence as a major player in the global technology sector,” said Red Herring Editor-in-Chief, Joel Dreyfuss.  “The exceptional accomplishments of European technology companies and entrepreneurs are a testament to the rapid advancements being made in building the European innovation ecosystem.”

Red Herring’s lists of top private companies are an important part of the company’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google, eBay and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors, and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work.

Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 700 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development.

To honor the CEOs of Red Herring 100 Europe companies, Red Herring has invited each CEO to present his or her company at its Venture Market Europe (VME) 2007 event.  Scheduled for March 25-27, at the Intercontinental Carlton, this intimate, three-day event is themed “The Pursuit of Disruption” and will explore how European firms are leading the charge in many technology sectors, gaining the competitive advantage, and driving entrepreneurial success in ways that create business opportunities for challengers and incumbents alike.

By: Ola Sundqvist, March 19th, 2007 Tags: , , ,

Rebtel appoints Souheil Badran to President and General Manager

MILWAUKEE and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 19, 2007 – Rebtel Inc. a leading provider of VoIP telephony, today announced the appointment of Souheil Badran as president and general manager for Americas and Asia Pacific.
“Increasingly more consumers are relying on Rebtel’s telephony services, but as these consumers proliferate, Rebtel’s scalability and affordability are making them more dependant on our services,” said Hjalmar Winbladh, chief executive officer and founder, Rebtel. “Souheil’s experience at a leading global company coupled with his in-depth understanding of the market will provide unlimited vision to Rebtel’s strategic development agenda and assist Rebtel in building the framework for the future of international calling.”

Souheil Badran brings a strong background and a global perspective to his position as president at Rebtel. Badran joined Rebtel from VeriSign, where he spent the last six years, and was most recently responsible for international operations including strategic development, product management, sales and marketing, and general business operations. In addition, Badran held responsibility for VeriSign’s global channel and partner teams. During his last two years at VeriSign, he was based in Geneva, Switzerland, VeriSign’s European headquarters.
Before joining VeriSign, Badran was with Digital Insight, an Internet banking provider that was recently acquired by Intuit. While there, he launched the Internet’s first cash management solution running in a service bureau environment. In this capacity, Badran was an integral part of the management team that positioned and drove Digital Insight through its successful initial public offering in October 1999. Prior to that, he also held various senior positions at Metavante Corporation in Milwaukee, Wis.
“Breaking down the cost barrier set by the larger carriers while leveraging the Internet is the cornerstone of the Rebtel vision,” said Badran. “I am extremely pleased to bring my experience to Rebtel as we continue to build the critical infrastructure for consumers globally.”

By: Ola Sundqvist, March 19th, 2007 Tags: , ,