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Alameda, California—April 12, 2004—Rocket Software Telecom Unit, (formerly TCSI Corp.), a global provider of Service and Network Management Solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by China Telecommunications Corporation (NYSE: CHA; PNK: CHJHF.PK) to provide the network management system (NMS) to run the national data network operated by China Telecommunications Corporation.
The NMS will be deployed at the headquarters of China Telecom’s National Broadband Multimedia Backbone Network, one of the world’s largest data networks. Integration will be completed by Rocket Software (Beijing) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rocket Software created in February 2004. Once installed, the Rocket NMS will allow China Telecom to monitor its ATM/FR National Backbone Networks and high-speed Internet system, identify network and service problems, and respond quickly to network and service alarms across China.
“In order to obtain the best technologies and solutions to support our operations, China Telecom used a very comprehensive public bid process for vendor selection, and the competitions among international bidding vendors were very keen. We congratulate Rocket Software for winning the bid with its true product and technology strengths, and we look forward to working with Rocket to continuously improve the efficiency of our network operations,” said Mr. Wei Wu, Director of Network Planning, China Telecommunications Corp.
Dr. James Storey, General Manager of the Rocket Software Telecom Unit added, “For the past 5 years we have provided software that has improved advanced data services throughout China. We are excited by the opportunity with CTC HQ to apply our experience and expertise to their national network, and help them to provide the best data network to their customers. We appreciate that CTC considers us as a trusted advisor and a supplier that is committed to a successful partnership over the long term.”
About Rocket Software� Telecom Unit (formerly TCSI Corporation)
The Rocket Software Telecom Unit includes the operations of TCSI Corporation, a provider of telecommunications software to more than 300 networks around the world, including China Telecom, Verizon, Motorola, Lucent, NTT and NEC. The group is a division of Rocket Software, Inc., which offers a broad spectrum of development and support services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and corporate customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.rocketsoftware.com.
About China Telecom Corporation
China Telecom Corporation is a national telecom enterprise formed from the split of the former CHINA TELECOM in 2002. China Telecom Corporation operates domestic and international fixed-line networks, including wireless loops; provides fixed-line voice, data, video, multimedia and information services; is engaged in international telecom accounts settlement and overseas market exploration; offers ICT related services like system integration, technology development, technological consultation, advertising, publishing, equipment manufacturing, sales, import and export as well as design and installation; and operates other services approved or allowed by the central government according to market demands.