Tata Communications MOVE global mobility platform is built on the company’s partnerships with 900 mobile communications service providers and new 35% stake in Internet of Things solution provider Teleena

London, UK – February 23^rd, 2017 – Tata Communications, a leading provider of A New World of Communications, today announces its entry into the global USD 4 billion mobile data connectivity and cross-border Internet of Things (IoT) market. The company is unveiling the Tata Communications MOVE platform that will enable people and things to become seamlessly connected on a global scale.

“With more than 3 billion Internet users globally and billions more connected ‘things’ from activity trackers and smart home hubs to connected cars and street lights, we live in a truly digital world,” said Anthony Bartolo, President, Mobility, IoT and Collaboration Solutions, Tata Communications. “We believe that the future of this digital world lies in how all of these ‘things’ connect – and that everything should be born connected. So, imagine a world where there could be embedded connectivity within everything – straight out of the box, with instant and seamless access to the Internet, anywhere in the world. That’s our aim with Tata Communications MOVE. It is a platform that enables companies to embed global connectivity in anything, improving the user experience, creating completely new revenue streams, and fulfilling the promise of a truly digital world.”

Tata Communications MOVE is part of the company’s long-term strategy for its mobility services portfolio and its vision of creating an access and usage agnostic, cross-border mobile experience for people and things. The platform is underpinned by Tata Communications’ global network, partnerships with 900 mobile communications service providers globally, and recent investment in Teleena. Teleena is an IoT connectivity specialist and mobile virtual network enabler, whose technology manages the operational complexity and reduces the cost of IoT deployments for businesses. Tata Communications’ investment has made it the single largest shareholder in Teleena with a 35% stake.

The combination of Teleena’s IoT technology and Tata Communications’ global network – which today connects 4 out of 5 mobile subscribers – lowers the barriers for brands to introduce new IoT-enabled services for engaging with consumers in new ways. Underpinned by enterprise-grade secure connectivity across 240 countries and territories, Tata Communications MOVE also paves the way for new industrial IoT applications to generate operational efficiencies in sectors such as manufacturing and logistics.

In the first phase of the roll-out of Tata Communications MOVE, the platform encompasses global cellular IoT and SIM connectivity, with further enterprise and mobile network operator capabilities to follow later in 2017, enabled by the world’s largest and most advanced wholly-owned network. Over 25% of the world’s Internet routes travel over Tata Communications’ network, and the company is the only Tier-1 network provider that is in the top 5 by routes in 5 continents.

“The market needs large-scale operators such as Tata Communications that are able to scale up activity in a market so far populated by small commercial aggregators and mobile virtual network operators[1],” said Dario Talmesio, Principal Analyst and Practice Leader, Europe, Ovum.

Vinod Kumar, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Communications, said: “With global, ubiquitous connectivity comes the power to unleash unimaginable possibilities in how brands serve and engage with their customers and partners, redefining business models across industries. As a company that has built unparalleled global network reach and platforms that simplify and accelerate cloud and data-powered innovation over the last 15 years, today marks an inflection point for our business with the introduction of Tata Communications MOVE, which will serve to unlock the next phase of connectivity for humans and machines.”

[1] Global Connectivity: OEMs Become Connectivity Providers”, Dario Talmesio, Ovum, 28 August 2015

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Celebrating a company that enables businesses to harness technology innovations driven by cloud computing, unified communications, the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence

MUMBAI – February 13th, 2017 – Tata Communications celebrates its 15th anniversary today, marking a milestone in its transformation from an Indian public sector monopoly to a leading global provider of communication and managed services that sits at the heart of today’s platform economy. The company continues to make strides in making the Internet fit for business on a global scale through the creation of an open infrastructure, partner ecosystem and platforms that enable businesses to harness innovations in areas such as cloud computing, unified communications, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) and stay competitive. This vision has been supported by the leadership of the Tata group, coupled with the trust of various stakeholders, including the Government of India that continues to own 26% equity stake in the company.

Vinod Kumar, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Communications, says, “A journey of 15 years is a noteworthy achievement for any company, and this one certainly epitomises the positive impact a public-private partnership can create globally. Today’s milestone is a testament to all the people who have been part of our journey and our collective focus and ability to respond with agility to the world around us. It’s a world where ubiquitous connectivity has resulted in technology-driven shifts that were unimaginable 15 years ago, and where new business models emerge and change how organisations operate for good thanks to the cloud, IoT, AI and other yet-to-be-conceived innovations. This platform economy has been coined the ‘fourth industrial revolution[i]’ where cyber-physical systems collide, and one that we are proud to be at the heart of and enable our customers and partners to get ahead and stay ahead by truly being digital.”

Today, Tata Communications runs the world’s largest wholly owned and most advance subsea fibre cable network. This underpins the fifth largest Internet backbone globally, carrying over 25% of the world’s Internet routes. On top of this, it connects operators to 4 out of 5 mobile subscribers and also businesses to over 60% of the world’s cloud giants. This infrastructure serves as the foundation to the platforms and ecosystems that Tata Communications has built to provide digital value to customers. These include, for example, its flagship IZO cloud enablement platform, its UCaaS platform and its media ecosystem. All of which, enables any business to harness the benefits that digital transformation brings, at their own pace, in their own way. Across all of this sits security at the core and integrated APIs to enable easy integration with customers and partners.

Pratibha Advani, Chief Finance Officer, Tata Communications adds, “Tata Communications has experienced significant growth over the last 15 years, generating $3.2 billion in annual revenue during the last fiscal year with over 70% of this revenue contributed by international geographies. We are growing at a rate that is much faster than the market on the back of strong performance from our data services business. This growth is reflective of our role in powering today’s platform economy, and we will continue to build on this growth momentum with expansion in our data services portfolio coupled with extending our global footprint.”

Tata Communications has received numerous accolades for its leadership and innovation over the years in recognition of the success of business strategy. Most recently, the company was positioned by Gartner as a ‘Leader’ in its Magic Quadrant for Network Services[ii] – each year since 2013. It has been recognised by Frost and Sullivan for outstanding business performance in four categories pertaining to its enterprise business and services[iii]. The analyst firm also named Tata Communications Asia-Pacific Managed Unified Communications Services Provider of the Year[iv]. In 2016, the company was also awarded the Best Employer in India award by Aon Hewitt and on a global level, Tata Communications’ 8,500 people across 30 countries, representing 40 nationalities, also highlight the company’s global footprint and commitment to diversity.

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