Sydney, Australia, Aug. 10, 2010 – Avalias, a leading provider of software for organisational preparedness, today announced that it has signed a new agreement with Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications and information services company. Avalias will provide their Avalanche ST software to Telstra’s Radio and Emergency Managed Services Group, enabling customer and network management operations to rapidly accelerate deployment of customised training, simulation and exercising thus significantly increasing preparedness capability for a range of network support services over the next 12 months.

This new agreement with Telstra underlines Avalias’ long–term commitment to helping customers to be better prepared for emergencies as well as day-to-day operations, both in Australia and internationally.

“Telstra has a history of leadership in the Australian telecommunications and information services market. The Radio and Emergency Managed Services Group look after some of the largest radio communications networks in Australia that are in use by Government and commercial sectors. We especially look forward to supporting Telstra’s important role in supporting Public Safety organisations, and national security.” said Harold Wolpert, CEO Avalias.

Avalias create innovative solutions that are revolutionising the way customers around the world can prepare for critical events as well as for handling routine training and team learning. The power of customised scenarios created by the customer makes this approach more time efficient and relevant. Avalias will continue to develop world-leading technologies and work closely with Telstra to deliver further affordable and innovative solutions and services which will assist with Telstra’s significant customer base.

About Avalias

Avalias helps clients to be more effectively prepared for managing critical situations through simulation technologies. Their flagship Avalanche ST system has been developed for organisations that need to train and exercise their people, processes and technology for handling both day-to-day and ‘low frequency, high impact’ events. The company serves customers in the Government and commercial markets in Australia and the USA. Avalias preparedness technologies help clients to improve preparedness, minimise risk, reduce costs and saves lives. Avalias: Be better prepared™