Yara Chooses MCI for Total Telecommunication Solution
Oslo, Norway (ots/PRNewswire)
- New Solution Brings Increased Business Efficiencies
MCI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCIP) today announced that Yara, the world's largest supplier of mineral fertilizers, has signed a three year contract with MCI in Norway for a total telecommunication solution. Within the scope of the contract MCI has arranged to provide telecoms services, communication solutions, land-line and mobile traffic to Yara.
By choosing MCI, Yara is benefiting from the operating efficiencies of using one of the largest networks in the world, while also leveraging the innovation and reliability of MCI's services. MCI's total solution enables Yara to use their resources more efficiently, which is one of its key operational priorities. The resulting cost savings come primarily from the international termination of mobile calls, where the mobile calls are switched through MCI's wholly-owned global network designed to deliver maximum reliability, quality and security. Further cost savings are added by the increased use of mobile solutions as well as virtual switch board solutions.
"Yara's decision to choose MCI underscores our commitment to deliver high-quality customer service, performance and value," says Morten Gran, Country Leader of MCI Norway. "This is another example of how MCI's global reach, combined with the expertise of our local organisation, can create tangible benefits for our customers."
MCI provides a comprehensive portfolio of voice, data and Internet services, enabling businesses to migrate their individual communication solutions to innovative and efficient technologies at their own pace. The range of services offers organizations like Yara a variety of access line speeds and bandwidth options creating a seamless platform for all-digital communications and convergence applications.
About MCI
MCI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCIP) is a leading global communications provider, delivering innovative, cost-effective, advanced communications connectivity to businesses, governments and consumers. With one of the most expansive global IP backbones and wholly-owned data networks, MCI develops the converged communications products and services that are the foundation for commerce and communications in today's market. For more information, go to http://www.mci.com.
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Contact:
Annika Jungeteg-Falkman of MCI, Inc., +46-8-5661-7073, or
annika.jungeteg-falkman@se.mci.com