BT awarded MPLS contract for CPCNet expansion into European Markets

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.

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