eServGlobal selected to supply Network Services Platform to DU in Dubai

Sydney, 10 May 2006

eServGlobal solution will enable DU’s leading-edge Fixed, Mobile, Data and IPTV services


eServGlobal Limited (ASX:ESV & LSE:ESG), a specialised supplier of large-scale Intelligent Networking (IN) software and services to international telecommunications carriers, today announced that Dubai-based Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC has selected eServGlobal’s INMax and ChargingMax solutions to provide a full range of subscriber services in their new network, badged “DU”. The new contract is valued at up to €15million over 3 years.

“DU has an exciting plan for rapid growth in the UAE”, said Mr Osman Sultan, CEO at DU. “We looked for an innovative, carrier class service platform to deliver a wide range of services with real-time charging. We selected eServGlobal because of their extensive capabilities and strong track record, together with their understanding of our business needs as a next generation telecommunications operator.”

“eServGlobal is proud to have been selected for this major new project, which further strengthens our established presence in the Middle East”, said Dr Roger Agniel, CEO of eServGlobal. “We will provide network services and charging solutions which will help to drive DU’s growth, where innovation and rapid time-to-market will be critical success factors.”

About DU: Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (EITC)

DU is the service brand of EITC, the new telecommunication services provider in the UAE. EITC is preparing to enter the telecommunications sector in the second half 2006, as an integrated service provider offering voice, data, video, and content services over fixed and mobile networks to residential and corporate customers.

EITC has three broad target segments:

  • Consumer: Focusing on the individuals and households with offerings of voice calling (mobile and fixed), Internet & content services (fixed broadband & high speed mobile data) and Television (Home & mobile pay TV)
  • Enterprise: Focusing on small to very large corporations and government agencies with integrated fixed and mobile business solutions (voice, data and applications)
  • Carrier: Focusing on providing carrier, International data networks and wholesale services to International operators, Multinational corporations and carriers.

Pan UAE mobile services will be available at launch. Fixed line, broadband internet and Pay TV services will be rolled out in a phased manner.

Customer needs will be the focus of all of the company’s services. They will be the heart of what we provide and will include new and innovative services that deliver to a better customer experience.

EITC’s Board of Directors consists of Ahmad Bin Byat Chairman, Khaled Al Bustani Vice Chairman, Saad Abdulrazak, Saeed Al Yateem, Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Jassim Al Zaabi, and Saud Ba’alway

The company is led by Mr.Osman Sultan CEO, one of the most experienced telecommunications executives in the region.

EITC has a paid up capital of AED 4 billion and is 50% owned by the Federal Government with the remaining 50% divided equally between Mubadala Development Company and Emirates Communications and Technology Company LLC (ECT).

More information can be found at: www.du.ae

About eServGlobal

eServGlobal (LSE: ESG & ASX:ESV) specializes in enhanced multimedia communication services and real-time multi-networks control solutions. Our systems enable Service Providers to maximize today’s proven revenue streams whilst ensuring service continuity and new revenue opportunities when evolving to next generation networks.

eServGlobal solutions are designed for use in all types of networks from fixed to mobile to NGN/IMS. eServGlobal provides cost-effective and reliable multimedia messaging delivery from voice to video mail; from SMS routing, antispam control and value-added services to instant messaging and presence services. eServGlobal delivers the most advanced prepaid top-up methods and real-time rating enabling innovative marketing and prepaid-postpaid convergence

Headquartered in Sydney, eServGlobal has operations in 15 countries worldwide. More than 75 Service Providers in over 50 countries are taking advantage of our advanced solutions and multi-network expertise to successfully address their business challenges.