NTT and i-CABLE announce strategic alliance to address the evolving network demands of Hong Kong enterprises

Major initiatives include managed network services, call-center-as-a-service (CCaaS) and managed data center offerings

HONG
KONG SAR – Media
OutReach – 19 August 2021 – NTT
Ltd., a global
technology and business solutions provider, and i-DATA, a wholly owned
subsidiary company of i-CABLE Communications Limited, a Hong Kong leading
internet and pay-TV service provider, today announced the signing of a
strategic alliance, addressing the increasing demand for network reliability,
business continuity and cybersecurity in Hong Kong. The collaboration will
explore initiatives including managed network services to accelerate
enterprises’ performance.

Taichi Hiramatsu, CEO, North Asia and Hong Kong, NTT Ltd. and
Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman, i-CABLE Communications Limited sign
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

(from left to right) Taichi Hiramatsu, CEO, North Asia and
Hong Kong, NTT Ltd., Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman, i-CABLE Communications
Limited and Tsang On Yip, Patrick, Non-executive Director, i-CABLE
Communications Limited at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing
Ceremony.

An increasing number of Hong Kong enterprises have adopted
digital business models, with the wide adoption of cloud, distributed workplace
and disruptive technologies. According to the IMD World Competitiveness Centre^[1],
Hong Kong is ranked second in Asia and fifth in the world in terms of Digital
Competitiveness. This is an indication of Hong Kong’s rapid adoption of new
digital technologies, which requires robust, secure and seamless connectivity
to keep business always-on and competitive.  

To address market needs, the alliance will leverage NTT’s
enterprise-grade IP connectivity and i-DATA’s local network capabilities for
its managed network services initiative. This will provide resilient network
infrastructure with redundant backup, dedicated bandwidth and cybersecurity
applications – all delivered with NTT’s managed services. Backed by NTT’s
Tier-1 Global IP backbone, enterprise clients can also enjoy low latency
connections to mainland China, Asia, US, Europe and Australia with a 100%
service level guarantee.

Other
initiatives of the strategic alliance between NTT and i-DATA include
call-center-as-a-service (CCaaS), which aims to help enterprises optimize
customer experience by integrating and managing their entire customer
experience (CX) ecosystem, and managed data center services.

Taichi Hiramatsu, CEO, North Asia and Hong Kong, NTT Ltd.,
said, “NTT has had a long-term business relationship with i-CABLE in Hong Kong
since 2012. We are excited to further strengthen our collaboration with this
strategic alliance, working hand in hand with i-DATA to enable a secure and
connected future. Moving forward, NTT will continue its dedication to helping
enterprises advance business agility, transformation and automation through
hybrid network connectivity solutions.” 

Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman of i-CABLE
Communications Limited, said, “The pandemic has changed the world and
uncovered new business potential with digital transformation. Never before has
technology and network played a more critical role for organizations. Business
leaders have had to reimagine their business models, leveraging innovative
technology as well as secure and seamless networks to stay resilient. We are
confident that our strategic alliance with NTT, our credible technology
partner, will maximize our business potential across different markets.”