Press Release


November 16, 2006



NTT Com and Austria’s Top IT Firm Providing End-to-End Systems in Russia and Central and Eastern Europe


TOKYO, JAPAN - NTT Communications (NTT Com) announced that it today started operating under a strategic partnership with S&T System Integration & Technology Distribution AG Group (S&T), Austria’s largest system and network integration company. The new partnership covers system and network integration business for multinational corporations throughout Russia and Central and Eastern Europe.

Taking advantage of S&T’s technological expertise and its extensive network of 60 offices in 18 countries, NTT Com will now be able to provide highly secure communications systems in the region. "This partnership enables us to meet enterprises’ needs for one-stop service for systems and networks throughout the area," said Kazuyoshi Terada, Vice President of Global Services Business Division for NTT Com.

"With the region’s rapid economic growth, multinational corporations are expanding business in the area. NTT Com will be able to provide the corporations with optimal service with S&T," Terada  added.

S&T will gain access to NTT Com’s strong base of Japanese customers built up through NTT Com’s proven track record in Asia.


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About NTT Com
NTT Communications is a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) Corporation (NYSE: NTT) - one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. NTT Com provides high-quality, technologically advanced network management, security and solution services to consumers, corporations and governments on a global basis, with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Its world-class backbone network, combined with the networks of partner companies around the world, offers access to more than 200 countries. NTT Com Group has more than 30 companies in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the Americas. The company has garnered several awards for its leading edge technologies, outstanding performance and customer service, including "World Communication Awards Best Customer Care - 2005." For more information, please visit http://www.ntt.com

About S&T
With some 2,350 employees (fte) S&T is the leading provider for IT solutions and services for customers in Central and Eastern Europe. The company develops and implements custom-tailored IT solutions for large and medium-sized telecommunications companies, banks, power utilities, manufacturing companies and public institutions. Through our subsidiaries in 18 countries we realise cross-border IT structures, offering our clients outstanding solutions and service competence. For more information, please visit http:// www.snt.at