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Toronto.
June 10th,
2004 today
announced
that it has
been awarded
a contract
by Algeria
Telecom to
provide consulting
services to
manage the
upgrade of
Algeria Telecoms
existing telecom
infrastructure
to a Next
Generation
Networking
platform that
will enable
new and enhanced
broadband
services.
“NTG
will leverage
its extensive
telecom and
network engineering
expertise
to assist
Algeria Telecom
in its commitment
to build a
modern and
efficient
broadband
network. NTG
was selected
for this strategic
role due to
its experience
in working
with global
telecommunications
carriers in
areas such
as Network
Architecture,
Network Design
and Network
Installation
and Commissioning.”
“This
contract validates
NTGs international
growth strategy
and focus
on strategic
opportunities
that are consistent
with the companys
extensive
networking,
telecom and
software development
expertise”,
commented
Ashraf Zaghloul,
NTG Claritys
Chairman and
CEO. We are
pleased to
win this opportunity
and we look
forward to
developing
a long-term
relationship
with Algeria
Telecom and
in developing
new opportunities
in Algeria
and neighboring
North African
countries.
“Our
international
market development
initiatives
are generating
substantial
benefits to
our employees
and shareholders.
We must recognize
the valuable
support that
was provided
by CIDA Inc.,
International
Trade Canadas
PEMD program,
Ontario Exports
Inc, the Canadian
Embassy staff
in Algiers
and the Canadian
Arab Business
Council Trade
Mission in
December 2003”
said Allen
Fournier,
Vice-President
Eastern Region.
Services
provided will
include network
design, service
definition,
equipment
recommendations,
contract negotiations
and project
management
services.
The initial
contract value
is estimated
at $ 1.8 M
Canadian dollars
with project
commencement
in July 2004.
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