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* Next generation cloud computing solution supported by Carrier grade network infrastructure and leading technology partners
* Cost effective and resource efficient means of getting the best enterprise class communications and IT solutions
* Value-added offerings catering to a wide spectrum of business needs through subscription-based model
SINGAPORE, Wednesday, 11 November 2009 – Nexwave Telecoms Pte. Ltd. (“Nexwave Telecoms”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed TeleChoice International Limited, has launched a full-suite of “Cloud Computing” solutions aimed at the business market. Unified Communications-as-a-Service (“UCaaS”), is an on-demand “in-thecloud” model catered to the communications and IT needs of SMEs and MNCs. It provides businesses the full benefit of carrier grade enterprise class solutions without the corresponding heavy capital investment. With UCaaS, all businesses would be able to utilise the combined synergies offered by both Communications-as-a-Service (“CaaS”), branded as Nexwave One Voice, and Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) models. As a managed solution provider, Nexwave Telecoms is responsible for all software and hardware management that are built on robust business continuity architecture and fully secured servers. As such, customers are guaranteed quality of service and continuing technical support with ongoing upgrades and maintenance without incremental costs. They also have the flexibility to choose communications and IT services packages in varying configurations at a fixed monthly fee to meet their business needs and budgets.
Mr Steven Ng, Managing Director of Nexwave Telecoms, said, “Unified Communications will drive Cloud Computing1 growth to a new level. With next generation broadband network and web services architecture coupled with a pressing need to streamline IT functions and reduce spending, there is an anticipated shift towards a more efficient and flexible IT infrastructure. Not surprisingly then, Springboard expects Enterprise spending on SaaS in Asia Pacific to grow at 46 per cent between 2008 and 2012, pushing the market to US$2.25 billion by 2012. Gartner forecasts that CaaS is expected to total $2.3 billion in 2011 worldwide. As a fully integrated provider of hosted voice solutions and cloud computing applications, we are poised to benefit from this demand being one of the few players in this field.”
By marrying best-of-breed full feature IP telephony systems with email and collaboration applications, business users would experience the real value of Unified Communications while keeping cost under control via Nexwave Telecoms subscription-based model. Requiring minimal in-house resources while leveraging on the domain expertise and delivery of the solution from secured data centres, users are assured of the latest innovations in VoIP and Unified Communications. Categorically, while CaaS provides a comprehensive range of hosted IP PBX features for international and local voice calls including the provision of telephone handsets, UCaaS gives the user the additional benefit of increased productivity and unparalleled convenience. Enhanced features include receiving voicemail attachments via email, presence (showing the availability of other users), automatic detection of faxes and receipt of the same via email from the same voice line as well as ‘Hotkey to Call’ which triggers voice calls to numbers found in email, web or other documents. These are some of
the key value differentiators from traditional hosted telephony offerings.
Complementing its offering of UCaaS solutions, Nexwave Telecoms also offers SaaS suite of solutions, a mode of software deployment that is fast becoming the preferred model for enterprises and corporations. Nexwave Telecoms’ suite of online application services include email and collaboration applications, business applications such as Human Resource Management (“HRM”), Asset Tracking, Web Content Management (“CMS”) and security applications by some of the world’s most renowned application providers such as Google, Microsoft and McAfee. Furthermore, it allows more efficient use of IT personnel as the management, maintenance and upgrades are undertaken by Nexwave Telecoms, thus freeing such personnel for redeployment in other areas within the organisation’s core competencies. With scalability of the solutions, organisations can increase or decrease the number of users with ease.
Mr Ng said, “Added to the impetus to streamline the IT infrastructure within organisations is the fact that an increasing number of enterprises are operating across geographical boundaries or having to undertake work in multiple countries. Hence, the traditional means of communication and connectivity no longer make economic sense. Unified Communicationsas-a-Service and Software-as-a-Service enable such enterprises to operate cross a wide geographical area in the most cost efficient and simplified manner. We are likely to see new
technologies further transforming the IT landscape. Nexwave Telecoms will be at the forefront of these technological developments to continue to offer our customers the most innovative and effective solutions for their needs.”
Aside from Unified Communications solutions and hosted application services, Nexwave Telecoms has been offering affordable voice and data services under the SunPage brand since 2000. Its other enterprise-focused services include a full-range of IDD, roaming and callback services, conferencing solutions, SMS broadcasting, paging, location tracking, IP telephony and secured wireless LAN solutions.
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements as a result of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Representative examples of these factors include (without limitation) general industry and economic conditions, interest rate trends, cost of capital and capital availability, competition from other companies and venues for the sale/distribution of goods and services, shifts in customer demands, customers and partners, changes in operating expenses, including employee wages, benefits and training, and governmental and public policy changes.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, which are based on current view of management on future events. About Nexwave Telecoms Pte. Ltd. (Reg. No. 199409403R) & TeleChoice International Limited (Reg. No. 199802072R) Nexwave Telecoms Pte. Ltd. ("Nexwave Telecoms") is a next generation communications & application solution provider. Product offerings include a full range of iDD, Roaming and Callback services, Conferencing Solutions, SMS Messaging, Paging, Location Tracking and Mobile Data Network Services. Enterprise communication & application solutions extend to design, implementation and maintenance of PBX, IP Telephony, Unified Communications and Call Centre solutions as well as secured Wireless Local, Wide or Mesh Area Network.
Nexwave Telecoms’ suite of innovative value-added call services also include "SunPage CallBack", "SunPage Budget Roaming", "SunPage Budget CallHome" and "SunPage Internet Call" which aim to help customers reduce the inevitable costly communication expenses and empower conveniences within their reach. SunPage iDD 1521 connects to over 300 destinations and has about 265,000 registered fixed and mobile lines users as at 30 June 2008. Its "SunPage International Calling Card" is distributed at over 600 retail outlets such as convenience stores, including 7-Eleven, Cheers, money-changers and Singapore Post outlets.
Nexwave Telecoms is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TeleChoice International Limited ("TeleChoice"), a leading provider and enabler of innovative telecommunications services & solutions in the Asia Pacific region. Listed on the Main-board of the Singapore Exchange since June 2004, TeleChoice is a subsidiary of Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte Ltd, a leading info-communications company with operations throughout the Asia-Pacific, the Americas and Europe.
TeleChoice’s major customers and principals include StarHub Ltd and PT Indosat Tbk; and Avaya, Aruba, Aastra, HP, Google, Microsoft, Ericsson, L.G, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson respectively.
For more information, please visit www.nexwavetelecoms.com & www.telechoice.com.sgFor media/investor enquiries, please contact:
Lim Siew Yin, 29 Communications
Tel: +65 9858 4673, Fax : +65 6728 6029, Email: siewyin@29communications.com.sgAngelina Pereira, 29 Communications
Tel: +65 9191 4756, Fax : +65 6728 6029, Email: angiep@29communications.com.sg
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