AT&T forms joint venture to provide data networking services in Russia.MOSCOW--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 1996--Government entities and private businesses in Russia will soon have access to leading-edge data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. services through a new joint venture company formed by AT&T, ROSNET (Russian Telecommunications Network A telecommunications network is a of telecommunications links and nodes arranged so that messages may be passed from one part of the network to another over multiple links and through various nodes. ) and INTERCON INTERCON Intermediate-Size Container International USA Inc. The AT&T/ROSNET Joint Venture, ROSNET International, will be a leading company in Russia for the deployment and operation of a national public data network throughout Russia. The Russian Federation Russian Federation: see Russia. has designated ROSNET as a preferred supplier to government entities, giving this joint venture a significant market advantage. "With the migration to a market economy, the demand for data communications services in Russia is increasing rapidly," said Keith Springen, vice president, AT&T Government Communications International. "All regions in Russia are in the process of developing their data communications capabilities and we expect ROSNET International to serve all regions of Russia by the end of 1996 and to have a substantial share of this burgeoning market," he added. Structured as a joint stock company, ROSNET International will purchase services and products from AT&T and ROSNET while INTERCON will perform marketing functions. The company expects to become the leader in data communications services for Russian customers as well as customers conducting business with Russia. Data communications services that will be provided include X.25, X.28, TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , frame relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , electronic mail, X.400, electronic data exchange, mail facsimile, telex, teletype, access to Russian and foreign telecommunication and information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. , government and private entities, and banks and financial services. With the development of free-market mechanisms in Russia, telecommunication services are expected to be in great demand as public and private customers seek innovative solutions to complex global business problems. Recent market forecasts project the demand in Russia for telecommunications services to increase more than 700 percent within the next four years. INTERCON International USA Inc. is an information and consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. AT&T Government Communications International, part of the corporation's Government Markets business unit, offers network-enhanced computing solutions and communication services to governments and government contractors worldwide. CONTACT: AT&T Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , Washington Jean W. Davis, 202/776-6090 (Business) 301/203-0126 (Home) |
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