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UXC Integ division signs services deal with Marconi

IT Industry - Development

Integ, the voice and data division of UXC Limited (ASX:UXC), has signed a four year managed services deal to support Marconi Australia's local enterprise communication customers.

Under the terms of the agreement, Integ will provide managed services to Marconi customers including ABC, Qantas and Country Energy. Integ will provide a complete account management service in addition to 24 x 7 technical support, training, consulting and access to a range of advanced communication infrastructure and application solutions.

'As a leading voice and data provider with a national presence, Integ can provide expert support to our customers across their existing Marconi communication solutions,'' said Marconi executive vice president for Australia and Asia-Pacific Paul Butcher. ' In addition to this and to keep Marconi customers abreast of the latest technologies, Integ has the capability to provide sophisticated new communication solutions.''

'We chose Integ for their proven track record in this area', Butcher continued. We needed a trusted partner who would provide the best support to our valued customers. Having evaluated Integ's capabilities, we were impressed by the standard of their support services team and the technologies they offer, so they were the clear choice.'
 
Commenting on the new partnership, Ian Poole, CEO, Integ said 'This is an exciting opportunity for Integ. Marconi works with some of Australia's leading organisations, across a range of industries and we are looking forward to working with them to demonstrate how effective use of their existing technologies, coupled with strategic technology upgrades, can provide them with tangible business benefits.'