Daily News 2006/01/23

Guangzhou 3G, branch of PacificNet, honored as outstanding software enterprise in Pan-Zhujiang Delta.

PacificNet (Nasdaq: PACT), the leading provider of solutions to VAS, telephone-based sales, BPO, CRM, call center and IVR, announced today that Guangzhou 3G, its branch, gained the honor of "2005 Outstanding Software Enterprise in Pan-Zhujiang Delta", by Guangdong Software Industry Association.( http://www.gdsia.org.cn ).

Skype in Beijing: Big threat to traditional telephone service

Recently, Skype telephone appeared in Beijing. Considering the low charging rate for international call and domestic long-distance call (about 0.15 RMB yuan for a minute for the latter), the sales of Skype telephone will certainly be a great threat to traditional telephone business.

Up until now China has not given up the control, but experts say that opening the market for VoIP service is an irresistible trend. It is said that China Telecom once tried its best to resist the development of VoIP service in China, and the prospect is still unclear this time.
Skype telephone is a new kind of VoIP telephone, specially designed for Skype. It can be connected to PC or to Laptop through USB interface. With it the users can make phone call to Skype or receive calls from Skype, just like using traditional telephone. At present there are over 20,000,000 registered users.

Alcatel's IP voice telecom product help AgustaWestland reduce the cost by 20% in 18 months

Alcatel (Paris：CGEP.PA；NYSE：ALA) announced recently that since deploying Alcatel's OmniPCX telecom platform, the world leading helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland has not only saved 20% of the cost, but also improve the working efficiency and flexibility greatly. This project was implemented by Echo/ttml, high-level partner of Alcatel. The new telecom network simplified management procedures, reduced the cost, and shortened the down time. Considering the close relationship between AgustaWestland and the Ministry of Defense (MoD), on-site telecom system is of critical importance. Alcatel's solution is very safe, and can be upgraded to IP according to the user's own plan.