du partners with Masergy, Interoute and FVC to demonstrate next-gen video conferencing

Notes and media contacts

About du:

du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, launched mobile telecommunication services on 11 February 2007 across the UAE in addition to internet and pay TV services in some of the free zones of Dubai. Call Select, the first of du's nationwide Fixed line services for voice telephony, was launched in July 2007.

Among du's many firsts is its historic Number Booking Campaign for both individuals and business, Pay by the Second billing system, Mobile TV, Mobile Payments, first of its kind 'WoW' recharge card (which offers customers the choice between more credit and more time) and Self Care. du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations.

du's retail network, currently numbering 16 du shops located in strategic locations across all emirates, was launched on 25 February 2007, supporting the delivery of du services to customers.

du is 40% owned by the UAE Federal Government, 20% by Mubadala Development Company, 20% by Emirates Communications & Technology Company LLC and 20% by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.

du was recognised as the 'Best Brand' for its innovative branding and outstanding success at the Telecom World Awards Middle East 2007.

About Masergy:

Masergy redefines global enterprise videoconferencing by delivering exceptional video transport, unsurpassed service guarantees and a superior customer experience. We focus on providing flawless performance for high definition video and telepresence communications to every location on your video network. We also can increase your return on investment and expand your communications capabilities through our global video extranet, allowing you to connect your private network to the private networks of your partners, vendors and customers for highly secure video communications. MASERGY received the 2008 Nemertes Research Pilot House Awards for Best Overall MPLS Service and Best Overall Customer Experience for Emerging Providers.

About FVC:

Founded in 2000, FVC is one of the leading Value Added Distributors (VAD) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with dedicated offices in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt and Morocco, working through its growing network of more than 100 channel partners in over 17 countries across the region.

With new technologies and solutions driving the pace of change of businesses in the region, FVC has built a successful business by drawing on the best of global solutions. Uniquely in the region, its combination of full support for its channel partners and market-leading solutions from emerging technologies provides both FVC's partners and their customers with the full confidence to invest in integrated next-generation IT and networking solutions from rich media communications to security to bandwidth management that will benefit their businesses.

For further information on du, please call:

Bina Mathews
PR Manager
du
Tel: +9714 3693828
Fax: +9714 3604440

For further information on Masergy, please call:

Tony Hurtado
VP, Marketing
Masergy Communications, Inc.
Tel: +1214-442-5663
Fax: +214-442-5756

For further information on Interoute, please call:

Jonathan Brown
Director, Marketing & PR
Tel: +44 20 7025 9202

For further information on FVC, please call:

Dharmendra Parmar
Tel: +9714 4294944

Press contact:

Saugat Chatterjee
Associate Account Manager
JiWin Public Relations
Tel: +971 4 3613871
Fax: +971 4 3688001