Swisscom AG Picks Infonet for Communication Services

HostReview.com
Wednesday, December 1, 2004; 01:53 PM

Infonet Services Corporation (www.infonet.com) Swisscom AG today announced the expansion of Swisscom's remote access service (RAS) using Infonet's MobileXpress Mobility Service, recent winner of the World Communication Award for "Best Managed Service".

"Addressing remote access requirements remains a key business challenge facing enterprises," said Ming Phu Nguyen, Head of Swisscom's Intranet Services.

Under the terms of the multi-phased agreement, Swisscom has integrated Infonet's global footprint within its RAS Service, expanding the global reach of its Swisscom IPSS and IP-Plus service offerings. In the initial phase, more than 140 Swisscom customers will be migrated to the combined solution.

"Our strong relationship with Infonet creates a dynamic synergy that helps deliver solutions to our global customers today. MobileXpress is a high-performance, complementary solution to our existing service offering."

Swisscom Enterprise Solutions AG supplies comprehensive telecommunications solutions to business customers. As the partner of choice for speech, data, video and Internet communications, the company enjoys a leading position in Switzerland.
Employing a unique consultative approach, Infonet offers integrated solutions optimizing the complex relationship between enterprise applications and the global network.

Rated "Best in Class" overall in Telemark's survey of Global Managed Data Network Services and Managed IP Services, Infonet also has won "Best Customer Care", "Best Managed Service", "Best Regional Carrier" and "Best Carrier" at the World Communication Awards. Founded in 1970, Infonet owns and operates The World Network®, accessible from more than 180 countries, and provides local service support in more 70 countries and territories.