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May 2006

GTSC selects the iDirect Platform For Their Network Operation
In The Middle East North Africa Region

Dubai, UAE - 9 May, 2006 — GTSC (Global Telecom Services Company) deployed an iDirect platform to launch it’s operations in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) market. With this agreement GTSC will be one of the largest iDirect Technology operators in the MENA region. The new network will support all satellite based IP Communications in the region.

Global Telecom Services Company is a leading independent provider and the fastest growing ISP in the MENA region. GTSC’s customer base includes many of the largest telecommunications, digital imaging, and multimedia companies as well as government agencies and universities in the region. The company is committed to delivering solutions that cope with today's business challenges, while building information strategies for the future.

Utilising the iDirect platform, GTSC is able to offer varies type of services on Intelsat 1002 and Intelsat 901 satellites such as :

BOD Broadband services
SCPC DVB services
SCPC/SCPC services
Point to Point services
Point to Multi point services
VSAT-VPN
VOIP services
Carrier service
Backbone services

iDirect Technologies designs, develops, and markets the industry’s top satellite-based broadband access solutions. The company has developed technology solutions combining high performance, worldwide availability, ease of installation, high reliability and low-cost to end customers.

Media contact:

Magdalen Loh
AVP / Head, Corporate Communications
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited
Tel: (65) 6413 1788 / 9822 3321
Fax: (65) 6484 8840
Email: magloh@stee.stengg.com