Tata Communications Selects Net Insight For International Video Contribution Network

(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Leading Indian communications provider launches new media capabilities using Net Insight's Nimbra technology2 February, 2010NOTE: NET INSIGHT FIRST ANNOUNCED THIS ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009, BUT WITHOUTCUSTOMER NAME AND CUSTOMER QUOTE.STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Net Insight, a leading developer of efficient and scalableoptical transport solutions for media, IP and broadcast networks, todayannounced that Tata Communications, India's leading global provider ofcommunications services, has selected Net Insight's Nimbra platform to deliverthe solution for an international video contribution network connecting Indiawith major cities in the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific.Tata Communications, who own and operate a comprehensive terrestrial, subsea andsatellite network, is deploying a new media transport solution using NetInsight's Nimbra platform. The Tata Global Network includes one of the world'slargest submarine cable networks and a Tier-1 IP network with connectivity tomore than 200 countries across 400 points of presence.In order to expand the service offering to include comprehensive support forprofessional media services, Tata Communications began planning for a new globalmedia network in 2008, which would cover the major cities in India and offerinternational connectivity. The network will allow exchange of content globallybetween key media hubs in India, USA, Europe and Asia Pacific.The network was installed and successfully launched in December 2009. Thenetwork has already attracted interest from media operators and localbroadcasters, who are able to exchange content between India, Europe, USA,Australia, and other countries in Asia.After thorough evaluation and testing in Tata Communications labs and in thefield, the company chose Net Insight to deliver the solution for their newglobal media network. The Nimbra platform boasts of multi-service capabilities,future scalability, 100% quality of service (QoS) in addition to a  wide rangeof network restoration options that all appealed to the company."We have selected the Nimbra platform for rolling out Tata Communications VideoConnect service, a networking solution which is designed for broadcasters,studios and production houses to deliver video content flexibly andcost-effectively to media hotspots worldwide," said Genius Wong, Sr VP, GlobalNetwork Services  Tata Communications. "Net Insight's proven track record hasmade them an ideal platform for our global video distribution network."More information:http://www.tatacommunications.com/news/release-view.asp?d=20100127-videoconnect"As the leading communications provider in India, Tata Communications will beable to implement high quality transmissions to its customers using NetInsight's Nimbra technology," said Fredrik Tr?rdh, CEO of Net Insight. "Aspart of one of the India's largest business conglomerates, Tata Communicationsproved to be one of Net Insight's most important new contract wins in Asia in2009."For further information, please contact:Fredrik Tr?rdh, CEO of Net InsightPhone: +46 8 685 04 69E-mail: fredrik.tragardh(at)netinsight.se About Net InsightNet Insight delivers the world´s most efficient and scalable optical transportsolution for Broadcast and Media, Digital Terrestrial TV, Mobile TV andIPTV/CATV networks.Net Insight products truly deliver 100 percent Quality of Service with threetimes improvement in utilization of bandwidth for a converged transportinfrastructure. Net Insights Nimbra(TM) platform is the industry solution forvideo, voice and data, reducing operational costs by 50 percent and enhancingcompetitiveness in delivery of existing and new media services.World class customers run mission critical video services over Net Insightproducts for more than 100 million people in more than 35 countries. Net Insightis quoted on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.For more information, visitwww.netinsight.net About Tata CommunicationsTata Communications is a leading global provider of a new world ofcommunications. With a leadership position in emerging markets, TataCommunications leverages its advanced solutions capabilities and domainexpertise across its global and pan-India network to deliver managed solutionsto multi-national enterprises, service providers and Indian consumers.The Tata Global Network includes one of the most advanced and largest submarinecable networks, a Tier-1 IP network, with connectivity to more than 200countries across 400 PoPs, and nearly 1 million square feet of data center andcollocation space worldwide.Tata Communications' depth and breadth of reach in emerging markets includesleadership in Indian enterprise data services, leadership in globalinternational voice, and strategic investments in operators in South Africa(Neotel), Sri Lanka (Tata Communications Lanka Limited), Nepal (United TelecomLimited), and subject to approval by the Chinese government, China (ChinaEnterprise Communications)Tata Communications Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and theNational Stock Exchange of India and its ADRs are listed on the New York StockExchange. (NYSE: TCL)www.tatacommunications.com [HUG#1379528] pdf: http://hugin.info/130084/R/1379528/339510.pdf

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