Bangkok--Feb 21--Core & Peak DataOne Asia (Thailand) officially appoints Ms. Sochipun Narksakul as Managing Director and announces new management team. DataOne Asia (Thailand) unveils the business direction to head for IDC business and enhance the services with MSP. Annual revenue of Bt 300 million is expected for year 2001. Mr. Andrew Lee, Chief Executive Officer of DataOne Asia Pte Ltd. stated "Ms. Sochipun Narksakul is widely accepted for her outstanding experiences and performances in IT business. Her remarkable performances can be proven from the successes of ANET Co., Ltd., one of the leading Thai ISPs, Business On-Line Co., Ltd. (BOL), the provider of Thai Registered Companies Information and ANEW Corporation, Ltd. Ms. Sochipun is the suitable person for this position due to her committed understanding in Internet business and technology, which keeps swiftly evolving and changing all the time." Ms. Sochipun Narksakul, Managing Director of DataOne Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said " I am honoured to assume the position of DataOne Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Aiming to establish the online business community for Asia, DataOne Asia is an international company that provide the basic infrastructure for Internet business with the extensive regional coverage in Asia Pacific." Ms. Sochipun added "I am pleased to join the competent team of executives that process the valuable IT and business experience. The team includes: - Khun Chatree Rientavorn, Sales Director, - Khun Saravudh Israsena Na Ayuthaya, IT Director, - Khun Orawan Tangsritrakul, Financial Director, - Khun Rattaya Petcharaladakun, Human Resources Manager and - Khun Dudchaneeporn Punchalee, Marketing Manager." Besides the executive team, the company plan to form the effective and competitive workforce. Pertaining the business plan of DataOne Asia (Thailand) for year 2001, Ms. Sochipun continued "As the leading provider of infrastructure management for online business or Internet data Center (IDC), DataOne has planned to enhance the services with Managed Service Provider (MSP) scheme. Enhancing the system stability and reliability with services such as 24x7 technical support, back-up system and round-the-clock Facility Monitoring Systems, etc." The state-of-the-art data centre was established with an initial investment of Bt 280 million. The services rendered by the data centre include Web Hosting, Dedicated Server Hosting, Co-location, Private Vault and Server Management Services. DataOne has teamed up with the world-class vendors of hardward and software such as Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, Computer Associates, Cisco, ENSIM and Top Layer, to service the customers and commit to the SLA (Service Level Agreement) to solve any problems within the defined timeframe. Moreover, DataOne promises the reliability of the back up redundancies, including two leading ISPs (A-NET and Loxinfo), WAN and LAN (with back up systems for router, switch, hub and firewall), air-conditioning system, three UPSs (Uninterrupted Power System) and one back-up diesel generator with full load capacity. "DataOne Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has classified the distribution channel into two level, including direct sales and reseller network. For direct sales, the targeted customers are listed three groups, including government and telecommunication, finance and banking and manufacturing sectors. For reseller network, the resellers are classified into two levels, including master resellers and resellers," added Ms. Sochipun "Currently, our master resellers include Computer Union Co., Ltd. and SIS Distribution (Thailand) Co., Ltd. DataOne Asia (Thailand) expects the annual revenue of Bt 300 million for year 2001." Ms. Sochipun concluded "IDC business is a potential business. Many government and private operators as well as ISPs have entered the market. However, the market is in the beginning phase and we have to educate the market more about the benefits of IDC implementation. Offering the flexible operating systems and reliable world-class technology, IDC is an IT Outsourcing tool, which will save cost of ownership such as IT personnel, hardware, software, management and maintenance." About DataOne Asia DataOne Asia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Ltd, provides the facility/high-capacity bandwidth/24x7 network management and server co-location services from its state-of-the-art data centers. DataOne Asia's vision is to empower businesses to fully capitalise on the challenges and opportunities presented by the e-marketplace. As a premier 2nd-generation Internet hosting company, DataOne Asia builds a community of businesses on the Net, equipping and enabling them to compete more effectively in the New Economy. With its team of highly professional engineers, consultants and leading-edge data centres located across Asia, DataOne Asia provides its customers with comprehensive local support, highly secured networks and infrastructure to enable them to successfully manage and e-business. For more information on DataOne Asia and its service, please visit its website at http://www.d1asia.com For further information, please contact, Mayura (Pink), Utsanee (Soi), Dutduan Russamee Core & Peak Co., Ltd. DataOne Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. PR Consultant Tel. 296-9500 Ext. 7154 Tel. 439-4600 Ext.8300, 8202 E-mail : [email protected] End.-AN-