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HONG KONG – May 26
2003 – CPCNet, a CITIC Pacific company (SEHK:
267), today announced that it has awarded BT Global
Services with a contract to provide a multi-protocol
label switching (MPLS) solution for voice and data transmission
to meet CPCNet customers’ European requirements. CPCNet
is a leading telecom and Internet service provider in
the Greater China region.
Stephen Ho, chief executive officer of CPCNet, said,
“This partnership with BT draws upon the strength of
both companies. We see BT as a strong partner with their
sophisticated and extensive global network. Equipped
with our state-of-the-art MPLS technology, CPCNet now
offers worldwide premier-class connectivity services,
with an emphasis on enterprises in Greater China with
an ever-increasing presence in world trade.
“The new alliance further demonstrates CPCNet’s commitment
to providing world class communications services that
enhance customers’ competitiveness and operational efficiencies.”
Stephen said
CPCNet has its own branded MPLS offering, TrueCONNECT,
in Asia Pacific. BT will serve as their global telco
partner to provide European connectivity for CPCNet
customers, supplying a customised solution for the delivery
and management of MPLS connectivity in Europe.
Graham Moore, president of BT Global Services in Asia
Pacific, said: “CPCNet is adding significant depth and
breadth to their Asia Pacific offerings by extending
their services through BT in key European markets. Clearly,
CPCNet sees the strength of BT’s European network, and
this alliance has strong benefits for both companies.”
About BT Global Services
BT Global Services - BT Group's international solutions
and broadband business - is a leading provider of communications
services to business and wholesale customers around
the world.
From e-commerce consultancy and solutions through to
core networks and internet connectivity, BT Global Services
delivers across the entire IP value chain with a unique
blend of content hosting, application service provision,
systems integration and outsourcing capabilities.
BT Global Services has established a strong European
footprint and controls its own infrastructure. It serves
customers through local sales and service support teams,
with 54,000 route kilometers of fiber connecting 275
cities and over 20 content hosting centers.
BT Global Services delivers worldwide services via its
solutions operations and BT Global Business, in conjunction
with other partners where required.
With 18 years of experience in global account management,
BT Global Services has 50 per cent of its people based
outside the UK, serving large business customers worldwide.
BT first established a direct presence in Asia Pacific
in 1985, and now has approximately 300 staff serving
the region from 11 Asia Pacific countries.
Media Contact:
Priscilla Wat
Phone: 852-2170-7536
Email: mediaenquiry@CPCNet.com
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