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Thursday,
8 September 2005
+++ INTRACOM undertakes "turn-key" project for
Post and Telecommunication of Kosovo J.S.C. +++
Following an International Tender released by the fixed
telecommunications operator in Kosovo (PTK, J.S.C.), Intracom signed a
contract of total value €1,75 million for supplying, implementing
and putting in operation the "Extension of the DardaNET IP Backbone
Network".
DardaNET, as a PTK, J.S.C. business unit, was launched
commercially on March 2002 offering Internet and VPN services, to business
and residential customers, in the capital city and six (6) other major
cities of Kosovo.
Within the frame of the awarded contract, DardaNET's
objective is to extend its network infrastructure by upgrading existing
Points of Presence, as well as by introducing fifty (50) new Points of
Presence (PoPs), thus providing services to most of the regions in Kosovo.
The contract includes the supply of the required data
equipment and software, together with professional services for the design,
configuration, installation, testing and handover to PTK, J.S.C. of a
fully functional transmission network.
"Kosovo citizens and enterprises will benefit from
the services offered by PTK, J.S.C" (PTK) said Agron
Rrustemaj, the DardaNEt Director. "The infrastructure that
we are going to deploy is one of the most advanced and features the full
support of IP-based advanced applications. In particular, it will foster
the business of local companies. Moreover, this solution makes it possible
to keep OPEX under control, by increasing customer satisfaction, thanks
to the easiness of the introduction of new services in the market",
added Mr. Rrustemaj.
Mr. Manos Vassilakis, INTRACOM General
Manager, Telco Business Development, underlined: "Undertaking
this project is in line with INTRACOM's broader strategic orientation
towards empowering its dynamic presence in S.E. Europe, where the company
mainly focuses its activities".
Post and Telecommunication of Kosovo J.S.C. provides
telecommunication services to its customers and employees. As the only
licensed company in Kosovo to provide telecommunication services it is
the leader for the telecommunication services. PTK's mission is to provide
high quality, affordable and reliable communication services to customers
to ensure sustainable growth and profitability through continuous improvement
and investment in people. PTK's vision is to be internationally recognized
as the first choice provider of communication services in the region in
terms of customer satisfaction and standards of excellence. Currently
PTK has four Business Units; Post of Kosovo, Fixed Network, ISP-DardaNet,
and GSM operator Vala 900. PTK has 2300 employees. For more details visit
http://www.ptkonline.com.
INTRACOM, on the other hand, with this new project strengthens
the company's dynamic presence in Southeastern Europe, which constitutes
one of its main regions of focus. Capitalizing on its longstanding expertise
in network technologies (voice, data, Internet, video, TV, etc), INTRACOM
specializes in the provision of integrated solutions for Data, Voice and
Video services to Telecom organizations.
These solutions, based on established technologies and
international open standards, meet the current demands of the telecommunications
market for value added services, ensuring flexibility, expandability,
and interoperability. In recent years, there is an increasing demand for
such solutions at an international level, as a result of the dominant
trend of telecom networks convergence, globalization, transition to a
free market economy and increasing competition.
About INTRACOM
Founded in 1977, listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 1990 and included
in the FTSE/ASE-20 LargeCap index, INTRACOM is the largest multinational
Information & Communications Technology (ICT) solutions provider headquartered
in Greece. INTRACOM serves the government, telecommunications, defense,
banking, and large enterprise market sectors, focusing on Southeast Europe,
the Middle East and North Africa. INTRACOM Group's products and services
reach 60 countries all over the world. INTRACOM, besides Greece, operates
subsidiaries in 16 countries.
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