TELESTE COMMENCES CO-DETERMINATION NEGOTIATIONS

TELESTE CORPORATION  STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE  14.11.2008 AT 10:15                


TELESTE COMMENCES CO-DETERMINATION NEGOTIATIONS                                 

Teleste is about to commence co-determination negotiations for finding measures 
to adapt the corporate operations to the tough-to-predict market situation while
simultaneously aiming to ensure the company's good growth possibilities. We     
reconfirm the prospects published in connection with the Interim Report of the  
third quarter.                                                                  

Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, which is          
specialized in broadband data communication systems and solutions. The group is 
divided into two Strategic Business Units: Broadband Cable Networks and Video   
Networks. Broadband Cable Networks serves cable operators and a major part of   
its business activities are handled through direct customer contact. Video      
Networks supplies solutions for optical signal transmission and video network   
management software solutions for video surveillance and a major part of its    
business is handled through system integrators. Both Business Units are among   
the leading providers in their market areas and are globally recognized for     
their know-how and ability to produce technically cutting edge solutions year   
after year. In 2007 the group's net sales totalled EUR 125.1 million and the    
group employed 672 persons at the year-end. The company has approximately 30    
offices world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated outside    
Finland. The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.                  
Visit www.staging.staging.staging.staging.teleste.com for more information.                                     



TELESTE CORPORATION                                                             

Jukka Rinnevaara                                                                
CEO                                                                             


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