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Hong Kong, 10 May 2004
-- CPCNet, a CITIC Pacific Company (SEHK: 267), announced
that a strategic alliance has been formed with Singapore
Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) to deliver top-notch
Multi-Protocol-Label-Switching IP based Virtual-Private-Network
(MPLS IP VPN) solutions to customers and enterprises
located in the Greater China Region, who are looking
for a high-quality, cost effective, fully managed and
secure networking solutions and connections to the Asia-Pacific
region and the world.
With 14 private POPs across Greater China, CPCNet TrueCONNECT™
is a managed IP VPN service with the most advanced MPLS
standard that connects major cities in the region. Through
this strategic alliance, CPCNet TrueCONNECT™ can
provide a greater geographical coverage with SingTel’s
global ConnectPlus IP service, which is built on private
IP infrastructure and supported by a dedicated MPLS-enabled
platform, covering major economic cities in Asia Pacific,
USA, Europe as well as extended coverage through partners’
extensive global and domestic VPN network. Leveraging
on the MPLS-based architecture which enables the implementation
of Class-of-Services (CoS), customers can enjoy a complete
and reliable integrated communications solution provided
by the two reputable regional carriers.
The global MPLS-IP VPN service is offered throughout
the16 CPCNet offices in Greater China and the 31 SingTel
Global Offices located around the world. Both parties
will provide end-to-end service including co-ordination
with third party telecommunication providers, network
planning and design, full technical support and providing
a single bill.
Mr. Philip Chiu, Vice President of International Business
for CPCNet, said: “We are very pleased to partner with
SingTel and be able to extend the coverage of our IP VPN
services with SingTel’s global IP network. Together,
we will provide premier-connectivity service to bring
our customers to Greater China, Asia Pacific and the
rest of the world. As we are witnessing rapid growth
in the region and also demand for quality data and voice
traffic, the partnership between CPCNet and SingTel
will leverage on the strengths of both companies to
deliver high quality connectivity services and customised
solution to enterprises in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific
region. This presents an excellent opportunity for us
to extend the service offering and enhance the position
as a ‘one-stop shop’ for cost effective and quality
solutions in Greater China and beyond.”
SingTel’s Vice President for Corporate Business Marketing,
Mr. Thomas Yeo said: "We are pleased to have CPCNet
as our like minded partner. This partnership is another
testimony of SingTel’s strengths & position as the
leading communications provider in Asia who has extensive
infrastructure in the region and beyond.”
SingTel’s global IP VPN service, ConnectPlus IP VPN,
is supported by a comprehensive network of submarine
cable systems and satellites. The seamless service,
based on MPLS technology, offers high security and allows
customers to prioritise traffic using different classes
of service.
About SingTel
SingTel is Asia's leading communications group with
operations and investments around the world. Serving
both the corporate and consumer markets, it is committed
to bringing the best of global communications to customers
in the Asia Pacific and beyond.
With significant operations in Singapore and Australia
(through wholly-owned subsidiary SingTel Optus), the
Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of services
that include voice and data services over fixed, wireless
and Internet platforms.
To serve the needs of multi-national corporations, SingTel
has a network of 31 offices in 15 countries and territories
throughout the Asia Pacific, in Europe and the USA.
These offices enable SingTel to deliver reliable and
quality network solutions to its customers, either on
its own or jointly with local partners.
The Group also has major investments in India, Indonesia,
the Philippines and Thailand. Together with its regional
partners, SingTel is Asia’s largest multi-market mobile
operator, serving more than 47 million customers in
six markets.
SingTel has been recognised Best Asian Telecom Carrier
by industry publication, Telecom Asia, for six consecutive
years since 1998. The Group employs more than 19,000
people worldwide and had a turnover of S$12 billion
(US$7.17 billion) for the year ended 31 March 2004.
More information can be found @ www.singtel.com and
www.optus.com.au.
About CPCNet Hong Kong Limited
CPCNet Hong Kong Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary
of CITIC Pacific (SEHK:267), is a new generation carrier
headquartered in Hong Kong, connecting the world to
over forty other cities in China. The carrier of choice
for corporate customers in the Asian region and around
the world requiring seamless connection to China, CPCNet
is set apart for its breadth of knowledge of and connections
in the Mainland market.
By owning and managing the transparent fully meshed
backbone network, CPCNet is able to independently offer
TrueCONNECT™, the advanced MPLS-based IP VPN service,
and a whole range of communications products and services
including GlobalCONNECT, global data services, AlwaysCONNECT
high availability mission critical connection solutions
and the Secure-In-One multiple function managed security
service, along with an array of other IP-related applications
and services. For more information about CPCNet, please
visit www.CPCNet.com.
About CITIC Pacific Limited
CITIC Pacific Limited' focuses on infrastructure development
(power generation, civil facilities, aviation and telecommunications)
in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The Company is also
involved in motor and consumer products marketing and
distribution through its wholly owned subsidiaries Dah
Chong Hong and Sims Trading. The Company also develops,
owns and manages properties in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
The Company's philosophy is strong business and geographic
focus, active management, creating shareholder value
and excellent corporate governance.
Media Contact:
Priscilla Wat
Phone: 852-2170-7536
Email: mediaenquiry@CPCNet.com
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