TELESTE RECEIVES A VIDEO NETWORKS ORDER FROM CHICAGO

TELESTE CORPORATION  STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE  11.9.2009  AT 10:30				            

TELESTE RECEIVES A VIDEO NETWORKS ORDER FROM CHICAGO                            

The Chicago Transit Authority has awarded a contract to Teleste Corporation for 
a system-wide security camera control and recording system covering 144 rail    
stations.                                                                       

The contract includes the supply, integration, and support of Teleste's VMX     
video management and network recording system to accommodate nearly 4,000       
cameras at completion. The surveillance of rail stations is increased to better 
protect the public against potential terrorism as well as crime.                

The system deliveries will be completed by June 2010. In addition the contract  
includes two year's extended warranty service agreement. The order value is     
approximately EUR 3 million.                                                    

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 2008 the group's net sales totalled EUR 109 million and the group
employed 677 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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