Calnex Solutio. Regulatory News (CLX)

19 Jan 2006 07:01

Calyx Group PLC19 January 2006 For Immediate Release 19 January 2006 Calyx Group plc ("Calyx" or "the Company") Calyx Signs Supplier Agreement with BT Calyx, the largest single-source provider of information and communicationtechnology ("ICT") network solutions throughout Ireland, is today pleased toannounce the signing of a supplier agreement with BT Ireland ("BT"), the whollyowned subsidiary of BT Group plc one of the world's leading providers ofcommunications solutions. Under the terms of the agreement Calyx and BT will provide an ICT solution tosmall and medium enterprises ("SME") across Ireland. The solution, calledExchange, is the only office communications solution of its kind in Ireland thatbundles the communications requirements of SMEs into one package for a fixedmonthly price. The new service includes a VoIP enabled-telephone system;handsets; broadband and/or ISDN access; line rental; voice service; softwareupdates and a comprehensive technical support and maintenance agreement. The agreement between Calyx and BT expands on the already existing businessrelationship between the two companies and will result in a joint marketingdrive to business customers. Under the terms of the agreement BT will providethe SME customers with connectivity whilst Calyx will install the communicationsystems and maintain it for at least three years. The advantages of outsourcing a complete communication solution through onesupplier allows small and medium businesses in Ireland to identify better costmanagement including greater transparency of telecom charges, and allowsbusinesses to concentrate on their core business. Maurice Healy, Chief Executive of Calyx commented; "We are very pleased that BT has decided to partner us on this new ICT solution.The growing SME market in Ireland has highlighted the need for a focused yetinnovative information and communication solution which also allows them to keepa simple monthly control on charges. With the support of BT we are very excitedabout this new service which will be available to our customers immediately." For further details please contact: Calyx Group plc Tel: +353 1 676 3363Maurice Healy, Chief ExecutiveGer Coakley, Finance DirectorBuchanan Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000Tim Thompson / James Strong NOTES TO EDITORS About Calyx - Calyx is the largest single-source provider of information andcommunication technology ("ICT") network solutions throughout Ireland andincludes the largest technical training operation in Ireland. Calyx isheadquartered in Cork, but has offices in Dublin, Limerick and Swindon. Exchange comes in a range of options for businesses ranging in size from 5employees to 50. The options include: Exchange I - up to 5 users - €171.66 per month over three yearsExchange II - up to 10 users - €239 per month over three yearsExchange III - up to 15 users - €403.16 per month over three years This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange