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BT to Deliver and Manage Global IP network for Infor
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BT today announced that it has signed an agreement to provide global IP-based network services to Infor, Atlanta-headquartered global provider of enterprise business solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries. Under the terms of the contract, BT will provide MPLS network services to 60 Infor sites in the U.S., Europe, and Asia/Pacific.
Mike Starr, Infor chief information officer, said: "We believe BT is the right provider for Infor's global requirements because of their worldwide reach, robust network infrastructure, and deep expertise in secure, network- centric solutions."
"We are proud that Infor has entrusted BT to deliver their global IP network," said Chuck Pol, president, BT Americas. "BT is making major investments in our networks for the 21st century, bringing IT and communications together and developing networks and converged services that deliver innovative new services to our customers which will support their growth in the digital networked economy."
Infor serves some of the world's largest and most respected companies in 70 countries and has 47 offices around the world.
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in more than 160 Countries. Its principal activities include networked IT services, local, national and international telecommunications services, and higher-value broadband and internet products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.
In the year ended 31 March 2005, BT Group's revenue was 18,623 million pounds sterling with profit before taxation of 2,354 million sterling pounds.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit http://www.bt.com/aboutbt.
About Infor
Infor is the largest global software provider focused on delivering world- class enterprise applications to select verticals in the manufacturing and distribution industries. Infor delivers integrated solutions that address the essential challenges its customers face in areas such as supply chain planning, relationship management, demand management, ERP, warehouse management, marketing-drive distribution, and business intelligence. With more than 2,300 employees in 47 global offices, Infor provides enterprise solutions to more than 18,000 customers in over 70 countries. For additional information, visit http://www.infor.com/.
First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: diane.noe@bt.com
BT
CONTACT: Diane Noe of BT, +1-703-755-6215, Diane.noe@bt.com; or MindyAronin of Infor, +1-678-319-8212, Mindy.aronin@infor.com
Web site: http://www.bt.com/http://www.bt.com/aboutbthttp://www.infor.com/
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