PCCW and AsiaWorld-Expo team up to provide next-generation IT&T services

PCCW-HKT Network Services and AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong's newest and largest exhibitions and events center, have formed a strategic partnership to provide next-generation Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T) services to organizers, exhibitors and visitors from around the globe.

“As Hong Kong’s newest exhibitions and events center, AsiaWorld-Expo is dedicated to provide the best services and facilities for our customers. The area of IT&T services is a crucial part of our pledge to offer ultra modern technology and infrastructure. After a long process of evaluating alternative proposals, we concluded that PCCW is the ultimate option for this collaboration as their IT&T solutions are the best in terms of technology and commercial partnership, and will best support our business vision and the requirements of the users of our center” said Mr Nicolas Borit, Chief Executive Officer of AsiaWorld-Expo.

Ms Marisa Kwok, Managing Director, Commercial Group of PCCW, said, “This partnership marks an important milestone in strengthening Hong Kong’s unrivalled position as the region’s exhibition hub.”

Scheduled to open in December 2005, AsiaWorld-Expo will provide more than 70,000 square meters of rentable space for local and international event organizers, exhibitors and visitors. Utilizing PCCW’s cutting-edge next-generation IT&T services, AsiaWorld-Expo customers will be able to enjoy an array of world-class, state-of-the-art communications services, including:

- 100% indoor coverage of wireless broadband Internet access that allows thousands of exhibitors and visitors to access broadband services simultaneously

- Unlimited bandwidth to support real-time and high-quality multimedia shows and broadcasts simultaneously for all 10 exhibition halls

- Cutting-edge IP telephony providing high-quality, highly efficient voice communications

- Virtual LAN at gigabit bandwidth with over 3,000 Ethernet ports for connectivity anytime and anywhere, supported by a structured cabling system that provides a powerful and efficient infrastructure option 

- Dedicated and redundant onsite telecom exchanges to guarantee 100% availability of all services

In addition, PCCW will provide AsiaWorld-Expo a comprehensive business-IT solution. For instance, for technical-related services, PCCW will provide dedicated resources for the deployment and implementation of network infrastructure, daily operations and on-going support and maintenance services. For business-related issues, PCCW will work closely with AsiaWorld-Expo to develop effective business plans and sales and marketing strategies.

Ms Kwok said that the partnership goes beyond a traditional customer and supplier relationship. “We strive to put ourselves in the shoes of our customers and create tailor-made solutions that best fit their business and IT needs. The arrangement with AsiaWorld-Expo is a perfect example of this customer-driven philosophy. We’ll work closely with AsiaWorld-Expo to develop and maintain high-quality communication services, while also actively contributing to the business development, sales and marketing activities of those IT&T services,” she said.

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