BCE Teleglobe Sponsors 3GSM World Congress Internet Access and Technical Support for Delegates, Media.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2002 Reflecting its commitment to deliver new and enhanced services to the mobile carrier marketplace, Teleglobe Communications Corporation (BCE BCE abbr. 1. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering 2. Bachelor of Civil Engineering BCE Abbreviation for before the Common Era. Teleglobe) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BCE)(TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :BCE.), a leading provider of global communications and e-Business services, is sponsoring the 21Workpl@ce area together with 21IMCN IMCN Independent Management Consultancies Network (Zurich, Switzerland) IMCN Intelligent Mission Controller Node at this week's 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France. The 21Workplace is a complete mobile-worker end-to-end solution, providing high-speed Internet access, technical support, computers and printers for delegates and the news media attending the Congress. The annual 3GSM World Congress brings together more than 24,000 operators, vendors, system integrators, software developers, content providers, investors, service providers and other attendees from more than 135 countries as well as about 600 news media representatives. GSM Association, the world's leading wireless industry representative body, whose members include hundreds of second and third generation wireless network operators and key manufacturers and suppliers to the wireless industry, sponsors the event. BCE Teleglobe is a global service provider whose GlobeSystem network is one of the world's most extensive Internet and data networks of fiber optic cable Noun 1. fiber optic cable - a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light fibre optic cable transmission line, cable, line - a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power and satellite links. It currently delivers advanced global broadband services to 110 countries and territories. The company's Global Roaming Services provide the enabling technology for signaling conversion services to more than 280 wireless GSM operators worldwide, offering the ability to roam and make wireless telephone calls while traveling overseas. "This year, as the mobile industry moves toward global General Packet Radio Services and third generation mobile applications, we will significantly expand our scope of signaling related services, extending roaming access to non GSM locations and implementing screening controls for SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. (Short Message Services)" said Serge Fortin, BCE Teleglobe's executive vice president for voice services. "These enhancements help mobile carriers manage information on their networks and develop new sources of revenue." BCE Teleglobe also will be launching a premium voice termination service targeted to the GSM operators market within the next several weeks. BCE Teleglobe, a leading provider of global communications and Internet services, enables its customers to maximize the potential of the Internet through its delivery of hosting services, content distribution and global connectivity. With a lit capacity of 10 Million+Gbps-miles, 149 POPS serving more than 110 cities and approximately 300,000 square feet of hosting facilities, Teleglobe is one of the world's largest international Internet backbones serving a broad base of enterprise, Internet content provider See content provider. (ICP (1) (Internet Cache Protocol) A protocol used by one proxy server to query another for a cached Web page without having to go to the Internet to retrieve it. See CARP and proxy server. ), Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) and carrier customers. Teleglobe is expanding its network with its GlobeSystem initiative, a multi-billion dollar IP network and hosting deployment that will increase current capacity 200 fold and provide a robust platform for a portfolio of Internet and data services. BCE Teleglobe is owned by Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) Inc., based in Montreal, Canada. For more information, visit www.bceteleglobe.com 21 IMCN is an Internet services and information technology company based in Monaco. For the last five years 21 IMCN has been serving high-level leaders of international corporations in their respective industries. Also 21 IMCN has played an important role in renowned events such as the Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival Film festival held annually in Cannes, France. First held in 1946 for the recognition of artistic achievement, the festival came to provide a rendezvous for those interested in the art and influence of the movies. , Gartner Group ITxpo, Midem, Milia mil·i·a n. Plural of milium. , MipTV, GSM World Congress, Western Union, Europay, Cannes Lions, Tax Free World Exhibition, IST, Mipim, Mipcom, and many others. 21 IMCN strategic locations allow the event team to act fast if issues occur, to supply last minute equipment if necessary and also assume onsite assistance. The company is multilingual. The main events services and products of 21 IMCN include: complete network set-up, high speed Internet access, on-site assistance, online technical guide, online event registration, online hotel booking, streaming, videoconference, and others. For more information, visit www.21imcn.com This release contains information about management's view of BCE Teleglobe's future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements, as a result of a variety of factors including, but not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with BCE Teleglobe's growth, the development of the Internet market, regulatory risks and other factors that are discussed in BCE Teleglobe's Annual Information Form and other documents periodically filed with SEC. Internet Area Hall 4 - Stand: L30 (Location of Internet Access Area: 21 Workpl@ce) |
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