Tata Communications and RTComm announce tie up

Company Brief

New Delhi, May 08, 2009

Tata Communications, a leading provider of the new world of communications, announced today that the company is partnering with RTComm to provide joint data services between carriers in Russia and the rest of the world. The agreement enables Tata Communications to leverage its position of strength in the worldwide telecommunications sphere, utilizing the localized expertise in the Russian market through RTComm’s established national leadership.

Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Tata Communications and RTComm will work together to deliver scalable, secure and scalable, secure carrier and enterprise class data solutions, to their respective customers. This partnership enables RTComm, one of the leading companies in the Russian telecommunications market, to deliver global network services to its local customers, while Tata Communications will increase its global footprint with services into this emerging market through RTComm’s local network.

“RTComm realized it was necessary to partner with a global provider that would allow us to offer our customers coverage outside of Russia, access to superior services and increased scalability,” said Valeryi Lokhin, General Director, RTComm. “We continually strive to partner with well-established telecoms providers. Tata Communications not only holds a global leadership position, but also shares a similar ethos in the provision of innovative, world-class services.”

With over 1000 customers throughout Russia, RTComm has the most developed IP network in Russia with 130 access points throughout the country. Tata Communications delivers unmatched global data and network services, which are both scalable and flexible in all international markets. RTComm’s commitment to constantly develop and offer new services in accordance with market trends is the foundation of this strategic agreement with Tata Communications, which offers a global reach and pioneering technology.

“RTComm’s local reach, understanding and innovation match our commitment to deliver market appropriate services globally, making them the ideal partner for Tata Communications,” said Claude Sassoulas, Managing Director of EMEA for Tata Communications. “This collaboration further expands on our plan to offer increased connectivity into emerging regions across the world.”

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