Tata Communications in Pact With Hong Kong-Based Company

Mumbai: Tata Communications and PCCW Global on Tuesday said they have joined hands to offer enhanced network data services and HD video conferencing capability.

PCCW Global is international division of Hong Kong-based telecommunications provider HKT.

This is first-of-its kind collaboration in APAC region (Asia Pacific) to interconnect IPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange) and MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) networks via network-to-network interface, a release said here.

"This partnership creates new access routes for enterprise customers making video a daily business tool, boosting the pace of business," said Rangu Salgame, chief executive (growth ventures) of Tata Communications.

The interconnection will also enable customers of both companies to access a variety of applications (voice, data and video) regardless of their location and have the opportunity to expand their reach globally with increased access to destinations in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas, the release said.

"Together with Tata Communications, PCCW Global has played a vital role in making HD voice a central part of business communications in Asia Pacific," PCCW Global chief executive Marc Halbfinger said.

"With our new agreement, we have the ability to unlock additional opportunity for businesses both in the region and the world, by making video call and conferencing a central part of current communications portfolios."