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Cable&Wireless worldwide to supply IP services for Axiata in Singapore

Bangalore, 03 August, 2010

C&W Worldwide to manage IP needs for Axiata’s four operating companies in Asia Pacific

Cable&Wireless Worldwide has won a new deal from Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) to support its growing IP capacity needs in Asia Pacific. Axiata is one of the largest Asian telecommunication companies focused on high growth low penetration emerging markets.

Under a two-year agreement, C&W Worldwide will build and manage a new IP-based network in Singapore for four of Axiata’s operating companies namely Celcom Axiata Berhad (based in Malaysia); PT XL Axiata Tbk (based in Indonesia), Dialog Telekom PLC (based in Sri Lanka) and Hello Axiata Company Limited (based in Cambodia). The company will deliver global standardisation and harmonisation of infrastructure and offer Axiata services which are reliable, functional and easy to manage.

“This is a landmark deal for us in Asia Pacific as we continue to grow from strength to strength in this region; and is proof that our continual focus on delivering excellent solutions for our customers is paying dividends. We see many new customers, like Axiata, are increasingly looking for seamless and robust global infrastructure providers who seek to fully engage with them as partners. We’re delighted to enter this strategic partnership with them.” said Nick Lambert, Managing Director, Global Markets, Cable&Wireless Worldwide, “The ability to demonstrate real business benefits to our customers is a key differentiator for us, and we will continue to invest in solutions and capabilities in the Asia Pacific region including India, which is regarded as a prime region of growth for our company”, he said.

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