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BICS connects the 40th service provider to its
IPX. |
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By connecting to this high-quality platform, service providers have
seamless access to BICS’ IPX services, including IPX Transport, IPX
Voice and IPX LTE Signalling. IPX Transport allows operators to
become part of a private cloud, where they can easily establish
interworking and roaming services with trusted partners within a
secure and managed IP network, while IPX Voice offers a future proof
voice hubbing solution that combines routing and commercial
transparency with global coverage and quality assurance. IPX LTE
Signalling enables roaming in a 4G environment, for which trials are
already engaging multiple service providers in testing LTE data
roaming. All IPX services are fully compliant with the GSMA
recommendations.
"BICS has a long standing reputation for delivering fixed and mobile
solutions to service providers around the world, and our IPX
services’ offering reinforces our commitment to continue to provide
them with future proof solutions in an ever changing technological
environment”, said Daniel Kurgan, Chief Executive Officer at BICS.
“This new IP-based interconnection model is the way forward and we
are happy to support our operator customers’ move to an “all-IP”
environment, which will bring them greater efficiency and business
profitably”.
About BICS
BICS delivers best in class global solutions for Voice, Messaging,
Roaming, Connectivity and Mobile Financial Services to hundreds of
telecommunication providers around the world. With our passionate
and creative teams located in Brussels, Bern, Monaco, Dubai,
Singapore and New York, we continuously strive to provide our
customers with the highest levels of quality, reliability and
interoperability that enable them to maximise end-user value. Our
innovative approach is visible through our place at the forefront of
the market consolidation and technology advancement. We are a joint
venture of Belgacom, Swisscom and MTN, and have rolled out
transformative Next Generation Networks (NGN). This together with
our continued focus on Value Added Services for Mobile Operators and
our growth strategy has enabled us to reach a world-leading position
both on the International Voice and Mobile Data markets.
For more information, please visit: www.bics.com.
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PCCW Global and INTERNEXA
interconnect to provide unprecedented Ethernet connectivity in
South and Central America. |
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PCCW Global is rated one of the top three MPLS providers in Asia and
has an extensive global coverage and outstanding network
performance. This Ethernet interconnect will allow PCCW Global to
ride on INTERNEXA's Ethernet infrastructure, thereby offering its
customers unprecedented connectivity in South and Central America
and further strengthening PCCW Global's switched Ethernet footprints
in Latin America.
INTERNEXA can extend its international Ethernet connectivity via
PCCW Global's Ethernet network which covers over 70 countries
worldwide, meeting customers' demands for high quality and
cost-effective international connectivity. This collaboration will
foster a closer business relationship between the two operators as
they leverage each other's strengths and become more competitive
Ethernet providers in the global market.
Mr. Marc Halbfinger, Chief Executive Officer of PCCW Global, said,
"We are extremely pleased to enter into this strategic relationship
with INTERNEXA, a strong player in Latin America. We believe this
collaboration will add significant value to the breadth and quality
of our services to our new and existing customers across the globe."
Mr. Genaro García Domínguez, Chief Executive Officer of INTERNEXA,
said, "On its way to international expansion in Latin America,
INTERNEXA is working together with the highest quality allies in
order to ensure the best service portfolio. The agreement with PCCW
Global stunningly reflects the success of that policy. It is our
strong will to keep building a relationship which will result in
great benefits for both parties' customers."
About PCCW Limited
PCCW Limited (SEHK:0008) is the holding company of HKT Group
Holdings Limited (HKT), Hong Kong's premier telecommunications
provider and a world-class player in Information and Communications
Technologies. PCCW also holds a majority interest in Pacific Century
Premium Developments Limited, and overseas investments including the
wholly-owned UK Broadband Limited.
As the provider of Hong Kong's first quadruple-play experience,
PCCW/HKT offers a range of innovative media content and services
across four platforms – fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV
and mobile. In addition, the Group meets the sophisticated needs of
the local and international business community, while supporting
network operators with cutting-edge technical services and handling
large-scale IT outsourcing projects for public and private sector
organizations. To learn more about PCCW and HKT, please visit
www.pccw.com.
About PCCW Global
PCCW Global is an operating division of HKT Group Holdings Limited
(HKT), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCCW Limited and holds
the PCCW Group's telecoms services, media and IT solutions
businesses. PCCW/HKT is Hong Kong's premier telecommunications
provider and a world-class player in Information & Communications
Technologies. With centers in Hong Kong, Herndon, Virginia in the
US, Paris in France, and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, plus
teams based in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and the
Americas, PCCW Global serves the voice and data needs of
multinational enterprises, as well as the operational requirements
of service providers. Covering more than 1,500 cities and 110
countries, the PCCW Global network supports a portfolio of
integrated global communications solutions which include Ethernet
solutions, IP solutions, fiber and satellite transmission solutions,
managed services and solutions, and voice services. To learn more
about PCCW Global, please visit www.pccwglobal.com.
About INTERNEXA
INTERNEXA is an affiliated company of INTERCONEXIÓN ELÉCTRICA S.A.
–ISA-; through a decade of operations in the region, it is the
region's company for telecommunications infrastructure connectivity
and an expert in the transport of national and international
signals. INTERNEXA provides services to other carriers on the market
through its operations in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Chile
and shortly in Argentina and Brazil.
Its vision is to create infrastructure to promote development in
Latin America. Its operations began in 2001 in Colombia, where its
headquarters are located. In 2003, with a 50% stake in TRANSNEXA
S.A., it started operations in Ecuador. Recently, in 2008, it
constituted an affiliate in Peru and, associated to the local
operator CANTV, it started providing services from Caracas to
Colombia. Its last operation is Chile, thus creating a great network
in the region to allow INTERNEXA offer a service portfolio which is
from day to day more important in carrying, connections and Internet
access, infrastructure and operation, and maintenance, Thus, it has
become a strategic ally that helps its customers in the region,
deploying all of its business potential enabling their growth in the
market.
Please, visit INTERNEXA at www.internexa.com.
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Essar Telecom Kenya (yuMobile)
selects Tata Communications as its sole provider of
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Tata Communications, a global communications service provider, and
Essar Telecom Kenya (yuMobile), a unit of Essar Group, announce the
signing of a mutually beneficial strategic sourcing agreement. Under
the landmark deal, yuMobile will, exclusively, route all its
international voice traffic through Tata Communications' network.
yuMobile continues to be one of the company's key suppliers of
telecommunication services throughout Kenya.
The partnership will allow yuMobile to tap into Tata Communications'
extensive and robust voice infrastructure, enabling it to deliver
higher quality international calls at competitive rates to customers
in Kenya. Through yuMobile, Tata Communications will benefit from
the increasing demand for high quality voice services in Africa
generated by a rapid rise in the number of mobile subscribers on the
continent.
Catherine Halsam, a wholesale telecoms analyst at Ovum commented,
"Ovum’s research shows that there were about 550 million mobile
connections in Africa at the end of 2010 and we expect this number
to almost double to just shy of 1 billion by 2016. Africa’s rapid
telecoms awakening is all about rising demand driven by the falling
costs of mobile connectivity and improved coverage."
Madhur Taneja, Country Manager, yuMobile says: "We understand the
importance of tying up with partners who can deliver the best in
their field of expertise". Working with Tata Communications ensures
that we're able to deliver the highest call service quality to our
customers today, and in the future, as our subscriber base grows.
Having access to Tata Communications' extensive global network and
advanced voice traffic management tools allow us to focus on our
core business and the latest mobile technology advancements, giving
us the competitive edge in the booming African mobile market."
Michel Guyot, President of Global Voice Solutions, Tata
Communications, says: "Becoming yuMobile's sole provider for
international voice termination is a unique deal for us in Africa.
Africa represents one of the strongest growth opportunities in the
voice sector and our experience in the region means that we are
ideally placed to help yuMobile build its business in Kenya. The
solutions that we offer enable our customers to become more
competitive in their regions by reducing costs, streamlining
operations and improving service quality, while allowing them to
focus on core services."
Tata Communications' strategic voice traffic outsourcing and
advanced voice traffic management tools will allow yuMobile to
minimise the administrative burden and operational costs associated
with managing an international voice interconnect organisation. It
will also enable the company to focus on its core business and
capitalise on the key growth areas in the African market.
yuMobile will benefit from Tata Communications' scale and routing
expertise as well competitive costs for international call
termination. This stable cost structure will allow the company to
roll out promotions to its customers without compromising on
quality. Working with Tata Communications also eliminates the
financial risks that could occur due to misroutes and the improper
code and cost management associated with managing international
voice.
Tata Communications was awarded the Best Global Wholesale Services
Provider by Capacity Magazine for its network reach, its strategic
partnership approach and its commitment to improving capacity to the
fastest growing emerging markets.
About Tata Communications
Tata Communications is a leading global provider of a new world of
communications. With a leadership position in emerging markets, Tata
Communications leverages its advanced solutions capabilities and
domain expertise across its global and pan-India network to deliver
managed solutions to multi-national enterprises, service providers
and Indian consumers.
The Tata Global Network includes one of the most advanced and
largest submarine cable networks, a Tier-1 IP network, with
connectivity to more than 200 countries across 400 PoPs, and nearly
1 million square feet of data center and collocation space
worldwide.
Tata Communications’ depth and breadth of reach in emerging markets
includes leadership in Indian enterprise data services, leadership
in global international voice, and strategic investments in South
Africa (Neotel), Sri Lanka (Tata Communications Lanka Limited) and
Nepal (United Telecom Limited)
Tata Communications Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange
and the National Stock Exchange of India and its ADRs are listed on
the New York Stock Exchange. (NYSE: TCL)
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Level 3 Communications extends
its high-capacity network into Telehouse's State-of-the art
Chelsea Center Data Center in New York. |
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TELEHOUSE America, a leading provider of global dedicated data
centers, international Internet exchanges, and managed IT services ,
announces that Level 3 Communications, Inc., a leading international
provider of fiber-based communications services, has extended its
high-capacity network into TELEHOUSE’s state-of-the-art Chelsea data
center. Located at 85 10th Avenue, TELEHOUSE’s New York Chelsea
facility offers both carriers and end-user clients secure colocation
in which to establish their IT networks and infrastructures.
As a proven Tier 1 carrier with data, voice and video network
services, Level 3 offers wholesale, enterprise, federal and content
customers industry-leading performance and scalability across its
end-to-end fiber-optic network. The expansion into Chelsea Center, a
60,000 square foot carrier-neutral facility, offers clients access
to high performance capacity and robust network services via low
monthly cross connect fees.
“Level 3 has been a carrier partner of TELEHOUSE since 2003, with
network extensions into TELEHOUSE New York data centers as well as
TELEHOUSE Los Angeles,” said Andrew Crouch, president of Sales for
Level 3. “We are proud to extend our advanced fiber-optic network
into its newest New York data center, TELEHOUSE New York Chelsea,
and believe that this extension demonstrates our on-going commitment
to simplifying customer access to our first-rate portfolio of
network service solutions.”
“TELEHOUSE America is pleased to welcome Level 3 to our newest
Chelsea Center,” comments Noriyuki Kita, Executive Vice President of
TELEHOUSE America. “Our clients will now have increased options for
robust high-performance and high-speed connectivity of data and
voice network services.”
Recently opened in the beginning of 2011, TELEHOUSE New York Chelsea
boasts best-in-class N+1 power infrastructure and multiple layer
security measures to make it a strategic location for wholesale,
enterprise, service providers and carriers clients.
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GBI and Interoute Announce Two
European Agreements. |
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Gulf Bridge International (GBI), the Middle East’s first privately
owned submarine cable operator, and Interoute, owner operator of
Europe's most advanced next-generation network, are pleased to
announce two new agreements, which will be delivered on the network
extension agreement that was signed in Nairobi last year.
Italian Terrestrial Network Agreement
Under the terms of the Italian Terrestrial Network Agreement,
Interoute will provide GBI with a fully diverse route from GBI’s
landing station in Mazara Sicily to Interoute’s Milan POP at via
Caldera.
European Network Agreement
The European Network Agreement will see GBI and Interoute integrate
their Networks and provides GBI with access to Europe on the most
advanced and densely connected voice and data network and affords
connectivity to the major centers of Milan, London, Paris,
Marseilles, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. This will be fully protected,
resilient and will be designed and deployed as a fully 100g capable
network.
“I am delighted that we are working with Interoute and that we are
building on the agreement we signed with Interoute last year.”
stated Mr. Ahmed Mekky, Board Member and CEO of GBI “This is a major
milestone for GBI, as we deliver on our promise to Connect the World
to the Gulf. With our launch only a few months away, we have now
secured extensive coverage across Europe, beyond the physical reach
of the GBI Cable System. This will enable both of our companies to
offer the most comprehensive coverage between Europe and the Middle
East.”
Gareth Williams, CEO at Interoute, said: “The global demand for
internet increases year on year, and there is a real need for
strong, resilient internet connections between Europe, the Middle
East and Africa. We are very excited to be working closely with GBI
again to further strengthen the communications bridge between the
continents and meet this demand.”
About Gulf Bridge International
Gulf Bridge International (GBI) is a private company dedicated to
connecting all the nations of the Gulf region to one another and to
the rest of the world, using the latest fiber optic technologies.
The GBI cable will be developed and owned by GCC investors who are
building this strategic infrastructure to serve the entire region.
GBI intends to be the carrier’s carrier of choice for traffic to and
from the Gulf, facilitating social and economic growth in the
region. GBI’s cable system will provide telecom operators and other
communications companies, both in the region and globally, with
greater choice, value, diversity and resilience. For more
information, please visit www.gbiinc.com
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PPLive selects Pacnet for Asia
Network Expansion. |
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Pacnet announced that it will provide connectivity and co-location
services to PPLive, the operator of “PPTV”, a leading online video
company in China, to extend its reach to users in Singapore and
across Southeast Asia.
“The online video market in China and worldwide is growing rapidly
and we are seeing more China-based content providers looking to
deliver rich media content outside of China. As part of our strategy
to address this rapidly growing market, Pacnet is partnering with
PPLive to enhance delivery of Internet video services to the
increasing number of Internet-enabled devices,” said Bill Barney,
Chief Executive Officer of Pacnet.
PPLive is one of the biggest players in the growing Chinese online
video market. The company distributes client software that allows
its end users to access live TV programming and video-on-demand
movies, and aims to expand their user base beyond China. The deal
will enable PPLive to utilize Pacnet’s network resources in Asia and
state-of-the-art Singapore Data Landing Station to support its
expansion into Southeast Asia.
“As more people turn to the Internet for entertainment, we require a
provider with an expansive, scalable, and efficient IP backbone to
address the demands of the fast-growing streaming market,” said
Vincent Tao, Chief Executive Officer of PPLive. “Pacnet is able to
meet our existing bandwidth demands and scale up with us as we open
up our services to new audiences in the near future.”
“Our robust and fully meshed network gives us the ability to deliver
the high-bandwidth and diverse network connectivity that expanding
content providers are demanding,” said Lily Zhang, Managing Director
of Pacnet China. “We look forward to working with PPLive to ensure
that their service consistently exceeds the expectations of their
millions of streaming users.”
“We are very pleased to partner with Pacnet. By combining our strong
brand with their local expertise and extensive global reach, we are
well-positioned for business expansion internationally with our PPTV
platform while continue servicing our existing users with the best
streaming experience,” said Luo Kun, General Manager of Operators
Cooperation Department, PPLive.
Pacnet’s IP Transit service provides carriers and online video
companies with one-hop global connectivity to major Internet peering
points and content providers, delivering a truly global IP
infrastructure. Pacnet also offers advanced data center facilities
that offer direct access to Pacnet’s EAC-C2C subsea cable, Asia’s
largest privately owned subsea network.
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NTT America and NTT do Brasil
Announce Expansion of Global IP Network with New Point of
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NTT America and NTT do Brasil, both wholly owned subsidiaries of NTT
Communications Corporation (NTT Com), announced that the two
companies have jointly expanded the reach of NTT Communications’
Tier 1 Global IP Network into South America with a new Point of
Presence (PoP) location in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The new global IP
network PoP enables NTT America and NTT do Brasil to better enable
Latin American service providers and content networks to gain access
to its high-capacity, reliable and efficient network.
“Sao Paulo is the ideal location to establish our first global IP
network PoP in South America – it’s the epicenter of Latin America’s
emerging marketplace with many opportunities for companies looking
to increase their global footprint and drive the market forward,”
said Michael Wheeler, vice president of NTT America’s Global IP
Network business unit. “We look forward to working with NTT do
Brasil to deepen our commitment to the region’s telecommunications
industry by expanding network accessibility and capabilities between
Latin America and the rest of the world.”
As a strong emerging market, Latin America offers valuable
opportunities to the global IP transit industry, and the new Sao
Paulo-based PoP will directly enable not only the growth of the
local market but also the ability for global players to effectively
and efficiently connect to Latin American infrastructure. NTT
America and NTT do Brasil’s joint investment in the new global IP
network PoP follows several years of working closely with Latin
American companies to identify how best to help them meet broadband
growth demands.
“The Latin American telecommunications sector is quickly becoming a
crucial part of the worldwide market, so it’s an optimum time for
NTT America and NTT do Brasil to leverage the NTT Communications
Global IP Network to provide a stable and dependable infrastructure
to meet the broadband demands of service providers and consumers in
the area,” said Yukio Adachi, president of NTT do Brasil. “Together,
through the deployment of this Point of Presence, we’re directly
enabling the continued growth of the Latin American markets.”
NTT America and NTT do Brasil directly connect telecommunications
companies, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), content providers,
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and enterprises to major markets
around the world via NTT Communications’ Tier-1 IP Backbone Network.
The NTT Communications network provides high-volume data transport
at a complete range of commercial-strength bandwidth options,
utilizing the most advanced technologies to provide fast, efficient
and accurate data transport.
For more information on the NTT Communications Global IP Network,
visit http://www.us.ntt.net/about/ipmap.cfm.
About NTT America
NTT America is North America’s natural gateway to the Asia-Pacific
region, with strong capabilities in the U.S. market. NTT America is
the U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation, the global
data and IP services arm of a Fortune Global 500 telecom leader:
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corporation (NTT). NTT America provides
world-class Enterprise Hosting, managed network, and IP networking
services for enterprise customers and service providers worldwide.
For additional information on NTT America, visit us on the Web at
www.us.ntt.net.
U.S. product information regarding the NTT Communications Global IP
Network and its award winning IPv6 transit services may be found at
http://www.us.ntt.net/, by calling 877-8NTT-NET (868-8638), or by
emailing sales@us.ntt.net. Join us on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/NTTAmerica, follow NTT America on Twitter at
@NTT_America or LinkedIn at
http://www.linkedin.com/companies/ntt-america for up-to-date news
and announcements.
About NTT do Brasil
NTT do Brasil is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTT Communications
that provides high quality and reliable global data networks, IP
Services and network integration services to companies with the
highest quality standards and requirements. The company’s mission is
to offer necessary infrastructure and support for enterprises to
develop globally and strengthen its competitive edge. For additional
information, visit NTT do Brasil at http://www.br.ntt.com/.
About NTT Communications Corporation
NTT Communications provides a broad range of global networks,
management solutions and IT services to customers worldwide. The
company is renowned for reliable, high-quality security, hosting,
voice, data and IP services, as well as expertise in managed
networks and leadership in IPv6 transit technology. NTT
Communications’ extensive infrastructure includes Arcstar Global
IP-VPN and Global e-VLAN, as well as a Tier 1 IP backbone reaching
more than 150 countries in partnership with major Internet service
providers, and secure data centers in Asia, North America and
Europe. NTT Communications is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon
Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, one of the world’s largest
telecoms with listings on the Tokyo, London and New York stock
exchanges. Please visit www.ntt.com/index-e.html.
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