Bangkok--Feb 15--Pacific Internet
Pacific Internet Thailand, a subsidiary of the largest telco-independent Internet Communications Service Provider by geographic reach in the Asia Pacific region, today announced details of its 2005 business strategy, following a successful 2004 which saw the company recorded its first full-year profitability.
Mr. Prithayuth Nivasabutr, Managing Director of Pacific Internet Thailand said that Pacific Internet is on track to become the region’s leading Internet communications service provider. He added that Pacific Internet Thailand’s developmental milestones and initiatives since its establishment in 2000 has closely reflected the larger business goal — to become the most trusted brand for Internet communications services in the Asia Pacific region.
“We are happy to note that Pacific Internet has been successful. We have a growing client base, increasing sales and expanding product offerings. Last year, we further solidified our foundation by enlarging our domestic and international bandwidth, recruiting more business partners and cultivating a service culture — all to get ourselves ready to speed ahead in 2005.
Our business strategy for 2005 can be summarized simply as ‘More than just Internet’. It means two things specifically, one, we aim to offer a premier and comprehensive suite of Internet communication solutions beyond plain Internet access services to the customers; and two, we intend to offer beyond our innovative technologies and products, to innovate around our customers’ needs to provide more choices, more value, more service and demonstrate more understanding of our customers’ needs.”
Internet Communication Services
In order to be recognized as a complete IP-based communication provider that provides trusted and reliable services, Pacific Internet Thailand will roll out five core services to address the needs of corporate business:
1. Access Solutions — secured link
The secured Internet access suite of services includes leased line, broadband and dial-up for both corporate businesses and consumers. With the main focus on corporate business, Pacific Internet will maintain the international bandwidth policy in connecting through both Internet Private Leased Circuits and CAT’s IIG link, which make the company the only provider to offer direct link from Thailand to Hong Kong and Singapore.
2. Communication Solutions — mobility
The communications suite of solutions is offered on top of the standard Internet access (email and website) service. The solutions include Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Video Conference, Virtual Private Network (VPN), wireless, roaming and mobile.
3. Security Solutions — comprehensive services to all levels
Apart from secured Internet access, the company will also offer comprehensive security solutions that meet the requirement of every company, from small-and-medium businesses to large local enterprises and regional companies. These services include anti-virus, anti-spam, firewall, intrusion detection service, etc. They are offered on three levels consisting of managed security solutions, full security solutions and server co-location security solutions.
4. E-business Solutions
Pacific Internet offers e-application services that enable businesses to interact within their organization and transact with their customers more efficiency. These solutions are offered in two categories; 1) sales force and marketing tools applications such as e-procurement, e-catalog, e-marketplace, e-supply chain and e-logistic; and 2) management applications such as ERP, CRM, HRM and financial applications.
5. Internet Data Center
The company’s value-for-money co-location service provides a secure and stable entry-level solution for small-and-medium businesses. It also services large businesses and MNCs with full security protection. With two sites establishment in Bangrak and Vibhavadirangsit, the company supports both internal and external business areas in the country.
Said Mr. Prithayuth, “We will work harder and invest more resources to build PacNet into a trusted brand for Internet communications services. For example, we are implementing the Certified Engineer Project which supports a mandatory requirement for all new and existing engineers to be certified from trusted Network & System providers. This project is expected to complete by end of the first quarter this year.”
“We believe that the five solutions and corporate business focus we are pursuing in 2005 will allow us to service corporate businesses better and reach the top 4 position this year.”
About Pacific Internet (Thailand) Limited
Pacific Internet (Thailand) is a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Pacific Internet Limited (NASDAQ: PCNTF), Asia Pacific's largest telco-independent Internet communications service provider by geographic reach, with presence in seven countries - Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, India and Malaysia. Pacific Internet Thailand offers Internet access and other related Internet communication services including security solutions, e-business solutions and IDC in order to provide a total solution for both business and consumer customers in Thailand. www.pacific.net.th
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