::INTRACOM TELECOM:: - Company Profile

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Company Profile

INTRACOM TELECOM is a leading telecommunications solutions provider, headquartered in Athens, Greece. More than 100 customers in over 50 countries select INTRACOM TELECOM for state-of the-art products and tailor-made solutions.

In June 2006, JSC SITRONICS (Russia) acquired a 51% stake in INTRACOM TELECOM. JSC SITRONICS is controlled by JSFC SISTEMA, the largest diversified holding company in Russia and CIS. INTRACOM TELECOM is part of SITRONICS Telecom Solutions business division.

INTRACOM HOLDINGS (Greece) retains a 49% stake in INTRACOM TELECOM.

JSC SITRONICS is a leading provider of telecommunication solutions, including software, equipment and systems integration, IT solutions and microelectronic solutions in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States with a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe and a growing presence in the Middle East and Africa.

SITRONICS serves over 3,500 clients, maintains offices in 32 countries and exports its products and services to more than 60 countries. SITRONICS has over 10,000 employees of whom approximately 4,500 are involved in research and development.

The key Telecom Solutions operations are based in Prague, Czech Republic and Athens, Greece, while the company's IT Solutions and Microelectronic Solutions divisions are based in Kiev, Ukraine and Zelenograd, Russia, respectively.

Founded in 1977, Intracom SA is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 1990 and included in the FTSE/ASE-40 LargeCap index. In December 2005 Intracom was transformed to a holding company under the name INTRACOM HOLDINGS, being one of the largest multinational technology groups in South-Eastern Europe. The Group's major participations are: Intracom Telecom (telecommunication systems and solutions), Intracom Defense Electronics (defense electronics systems), Intracom IT Services (IT solutions for the public sector, banking and enterprises), Intrakat (construction, high-tech installations, steel structures, infrastructure maintenance) and hellas online (Internet and voice services provider). Intracom Holdings, as a group, has 5,700 employees, exports to 60 countries and operates subsidiaries in 20 countries.

Products, Solutions, Services

INTRACOM TELECOM develops and provides products, solutions, and professional services primarily for telecommunications operators and large enterprises. The company's main activities include:

Telecommunications

Products

Wireline Access
Wireless Access
Wireless Transmission
Full-Service Content Delivery Networks
Terminal Devices
Public Telephony Networks
Network Management Systems

Operation & Business Support Systems

Network Monitoring Systems
Network and Service Management Fulfillment Systems
Billing and Customer Care Management Systems

Additional Markets

Lottery Systems
Energy Management

The company is also active in bespoke software applications development and provision of managed and outsourcing services.

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Priority Markets

The systems and products offered by INTRACOM TELECOM address the network and service requirements of incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers operating wireline, wireless, and mobile communications networks. INTRACOM TELECOM focuses on the development of infrastructure and application products that empower operators and service providers to offer new value-added services to their customers, enabling them to produce higher returns and prevail over the continuously growing competition. The systems also cover voice and data transmission requirements over a variety of networks, including those of public administration agencies, public utility companies, private enterprises, and others.

International Operations

INTRACOM TELECOM's products and services reach over 50 countries throughout the world, with a focus on Southeast Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Internationally, INTRACOM TELECOM operates and maintains subsidiaries in 14 countries: Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, FYROM, Libya, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and USA

Human Resources

INTRACOM TELECOM (including its subsidiaries) employs 2,671 professionals, of which 70% are scientific staff. Roughly 38% of the group's personnel works outside Greece. INTRACOM TELECOM is committed to attracting and advancing the top engineering and scientific talent in the region.

Innovation

Technological innovation and R&D are crucial into INTRACOM TELECOM's development strategy. INTRACOM TELECOM maintains a strong commitment to innovation and R&D; total R&D investment amounts to 6-8% of annual revenue. The Company operates a number of world-class R&D Labs for the rapid development and testing of new products, has registered a significant number of international patents, and cooperates with the most renowned companies in the market, including Agilent, Alcatel, Axxcelera, Boeing, Cisco, Comverse, Ericsson, Genesys, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Italtel, LogicaCMG, Marconi, Metratech, Motorola, Nortel Networks, Oracle, Siemens, Sun Microsystems and others.

INTRACOM TELECOM conducts joint research programmes with Athens Information Technology (AIT) (www.ait.edu.gr), an advanced non-profit education and research centre founded by INTRACOM in 2001. AIT, in cooperation with Carnegie Mellon University, offers postgraduate programs in Information Technology and Networking, and participates in international ICT scientific research. In addition, AIT also offers two other academic postgraduate educational programs: MSITT (Master of Science in Information and Telecommunications Technologies) and MBIT (Master of Science in Business, Innovation and Technology). AIT frequently hosts executive education programs offered by Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government to students from Southeast Europe and the Middle East. AIT's mission is to foster and promote scientific excellence, technology innovation, and research inspiration.

International Clientele

INTRACOM TELECOM maintains an international customer base that consists of fixed and mobile telecom operators, telecom services providers, public administration authorities, ministries and institutions, and large public and private enterprises.

INTRACOM TELECOM is distinguished for its record of delivering large-scale, turn-key communications projects in relatively underserved markets. Most of the projects are characterised by their high profile and significant impact, as well high standards and complexity. By integrating new technologies into modern business environments, the company implements high-quality, cost-effective solutions, an achievement that customers value highly and thoroughly recognise.

Social Responsibility

INTRACOM TELECOM is strongly committed to the values of corporate social responsibility. INTRACOM (prior to the new corporate structure) had been certified as a "Best in Class - Environmental and Social Performance" by Storebrand, and was a founding member of the Hellenic Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). INTRACOM had been distinguished for its workplace environment, receiving the "Best Workplaces 2004" award by the Great Place of Work Institute - Europe. Adhering to a broad and comprehensive social contribution program, demonstrating a firm commitment to environmental conservation, and through its progressive HR policies, INTRACOM TELECOM plays a dynamic role both in t society's economic growth and quality of life issues.

The large-scale, value-added projects implemented by INTRACOM TELECOM integrate a wide range of innovative products and services that modernise the communications infrastructure of large organisations, businesses, and public sector agencies. As a result, INTRACOM TELECOM is a key in improving the communications services offered to enterprises and to the general public by facilitating daily transactions, achieving improved living conditions and a better quality of life.

INTRACOM TELECOM's implementation of modern communications systems in many countries leads to vastly improved services, a reduction of citizens' service time, and improved business competitiveness. In this way, INTRACOM TELECOM actively plays a positive role in the financial and social development of the broader geographic region.