2009

16.12.2009
Orange Business Services enhances satellite solution portfolio
Orange Business Services has enhanced its satellite solution portfolio by launching a new, innovative Maritime Satellite Service, upgrading technology and providing customers access to a next-generation satellite network management system. Satellite service differentiators: Unlike other providers, Orange ...
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14.12.2009
Orange calls back its customers
It's a Swiss premiere: Orange is the first telecoms company to operate a call-back system, thus saving customers possible waiting time on the phone. The customer will be called back as soon as the next Orange customer service representative is free. If the customer is not attainable at that time, up to ...
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10.12.2009
Orange named Best Global Operator and Best Mobile Service Provider at World Communication Awards 2009
Orange was awarded three of the telecom industry's highest accolades at Wednesday night's annual World Communication Awards (WCA), held in London. For the fourth consecutive year, Orange Business Services was awarded 'Best Global Operator' and for the third time, Orange was awarded 'Best Mobile ...
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02.12.2009
Zehnder Group extends VPN and services contract with Orange Business Services for three additional years
Zehnder Group, an industrial group and leading supplier of heating and ventilation systems, has signed a 3-year extension of its VPN and services contract with Orange Business Services. Headquartered in Gränichen, Switzerland, Zehnder Group is active in Europe, U.S. and China. Recent changes in its ...
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30.11.2009
Sony Ericsson and Orange offer unique Yari/PSP Go gaming bundle for gamers
Exclusive to Orange: get the Sony Ericsson Yari and PSP Go at attractive subscription prices. Sony Ericsson and Orange have come together exclusively to bring you a unique gaming bundle, comprising a Sony Ericsson Yari handset and the most recent version of the PSP Go entertainment system ...
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26.11.2009
Lonza extends VPN contract with Orange Business Services for three years
Lonza, one of the world's leading suppliers to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries, with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, has extended its VPN contract with Orange Business Services for 36 months. Lonza has been an Orange Business Services customer for eight ...
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25.11.2009
France Telecom and TDC agree to merge Orange Switzerland and Sunrise to create the leading alternative operator in the Swiss telecom market
France Telecom and TDC announce today that they have reached an agreement to combine their respective Swiss subsidiaries, Orange Communication S.A. ('Orange Switzerland') and Sunrise Communications S.A. ('Sunrise'). The combined entity will create the leading nationwide alternative ...
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19.11.2009
Orange Business Services introduces new functionality to International Ethernet Link service and extends coverage to 32 countries
Orange Business Services, a world leader in network services, is increasing the coverage of its International Ethernet Link service by doubling the number of countries to 32. Designed for multinational companies and large businesses that need high-speed datacenter networks, this unique solution is ...
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17.11.2009
Orange Business Services expands Microsoft consulting and integration services to deliver unified communications
Microsoft selects Orange as Global System Integrator with voice and messaging specialization in Unified Communications as part of Microsoft Partner Program. Orange Business Services continues to invest in delivering unified communications solutions to customers by expanding its global consulting ...
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06.11.2009
Orange Care - Orange offers the first end-to-end portfolio of care services
Orange Care is the Orange product that looks after all aspects of mobile communication important to customers. Orange Care makes mobile communication simpler, more comfortable, more secure and more enduring for all customers ...
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23.10.2009
Call three numbers on any network free of charge with the new Optima subscription
Orange is now launching its new Optima subscription. New Optima subscribers can call their three favourite numbers free of charge on any Swiss mobile phone or fixed-line network. Those who primarily use their phone to talk with their loved ones, friends and acquaintances can make calls for unrivalled ...
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22.10.2009
Orange rewards recycling of old mobile phones
Orange has launched its new Eco Orange service, which rewards consumers with a credit of up to CHF 200.00 when they hand in their used mobile phones. With Eco Orange customers receive a credit for their old mobile phone. Customers who are entering into a new contract, or renewing a contract, can ...
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15.10.2009
New: Universa Unlimited - the first flat rate offer with a plus for international calls
From 21 October 2009 on Orange is offering you more for your money with the new Universa Unlimited subscription: unlimited calls to all Swiss mobile and fixed networks, 500 text messages, or 500 call minutes, to all mobile and fixed networks in Europe, the USA and Canada. The offer also includes a ...
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16.09.2009
Orange Business Services installs converged network for Siemens
Orange Business Services has migrated a major part of the electronics and electrical engineering firm Siemens' WAN to a modern, converged Orange network in just 11 months. The new converged network enables better support for modern business processes and future demands. In the context of the ...
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09.09.2009
Mettler Toledo completes migration of global network to Orange Business Services
Entire global network covering 130 locations in 36 countries successfully migrated to provide converged global voice and data service. Orange Business Services has successfully implemented a global wide area network (WAN) connecting more than 130 locations in 36 countries for Mettler Toledo, a global ...
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02.09.2009
With Open Videopresence, Orange Business Services frees videoconference uses
An open service, compatible with all existing networks and equipment; - A simple service, managed by Orange Business Services with guaranteed quality of service; - A packaged price, without prior equipment investment, provides quick ROI thanks to the reduction of business trip costs. Orange ...
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27.08.2009
Two new services for Telepresence, the immersive videoconference solution from Orange Business Services
A personalized concierge system, as well as a new line of equipment for an even simpler customer experience. Telepresence Community, which enables businesses to open their existing Telepresence solution to external participants. Less than a year after the launch of Telepresence, Orange Business ..
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26.08.2009
New: X-treme with unlimited SMS
Orange is expanding its previous X-treme offer for SMS and music fans with the new X-treme Unlimited. For only 29.– CHF per month you can send unlimited SMS to anybody. If you're also a regular mobile Internet user, choose X-treme Unlimited Surf and you can surf the Internet practically without limit ...
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05.08.2009
New and exclusive: Orange launches the Toshiba TG01 Smartphone
It's now available in all Orange Centers and via the Orange online shop at www.orange.ch: the Toshiba TG01 smartphone, a first in Switzerland, sets new standards for mobile working as well as for mobile entertainment. Not only because of its processor, the fastest ever installed in a smartphone, but also ...
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03.08.2009
New Orange Switzerland CEO at the helm
Today is the first official working day for Thomas Sieber, the new CEO of Orange Switzerland who took up his position today after numerous working visits to other Orange subsidiaries. Already on his agenda for the first weeks in office are intensive discussions with customers, employees, government bodies ...
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17.07.2009
Zurich renews European outsourcing telecom and networking contract with Orange Business Services
Significant reduction of telecom and network costs as well as boosted service quality through outsourcing. Zurich Insurance Company (Zurich), one of the leading global insurance-based financial services providers, has renewed its outsourcing contract with Orange Business Services for three ...
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30.06.2009
Orange launches Surf subscriptions for multimedia enthusiasts.
Orange now proposes a 'Surf' version for each Postpay subscription. The Surf price plan includes a large volume of data for almost unlimited Internet surfing from the mobile phone. With the new subscriptions Orange is responding, in a simple way, to the growing appetite for surfing the internet with the ...
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25.06.2009
Together with Orange Business Services, Disneyland® Paris keeps its guests informed in real-time using Flashcode technology.
Disneyland Paris chose Orange Business Services to create and launch a portal of mobile information accessible via Flashcode technology. With this technology, guests can easily access in real-time, from their mobile devices, useful information on their trip to help better organize their stay. As a part of its ...
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22.06.2009
Orange unveils mobile data roaming portfolio for multinational corporations
Market leading solution makes international mobile data simple to use and affordable for MNCs, letting travelling employees easily stay in touch via their laptops and email handsets. Orange continues commitment to make roaming simpler and more affordable via the 'Orange Travel' roaming initiative ...
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19.06.2009
Orange offers new iPhone 3G S and launches Internet Everywhere for mobile
The iPhone 3G S is available in 58 Orange Centers throughout Switzerland as of today from as little as CHF 29.– with 16 GB or CHF 149.– with 32 GB. The iPhone 3G 8 GB is available from CHF 1.– . At the same time, Orange is launching Internet Everywhere for mobile, a subscription for surfing the Internet on ...
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19.06.2009
Leadership changes prepare Orange Switzerland for second decade of its success story
Andreas S. Wetter, current CEO of Orange Switzerland, steps back from the operational lead on 1st August 2009 and takes over the position as Chairman of the company's board as well as other international board memberships for Orange France Telecom group. At the same time Thomas ...
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18.06.2009
Orange Business Services inaugurates a center devoted to 'Machine-to-Machine' solutions for international companies
The International M2M Center (IMC), an entity based in Brussels within Mobistar, is devoted to 'Machine-to-Machine' (M2M) connectivity solutions for international companies. For Orange Business Services, the opening of the IMC is a milestone in its Real-Time Business strategy, aimed at developing real-time ...
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09.06.2009
Orange leads the sustainable telecoms market, says independent research firm
Orange is the only operator in the Leaders' Quadrant of ground-breaking report. Orange, through Orange Business Services - its division for enterprise customers, leads the sustainable telecoms market, according to a ground-breaking report published today by Verdantix, an independent analyst firm that ...
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28.05.2009
Orange offers three VoIP solutions for businesses
Orange is offering its customers a comprehensive VoIP package with its Office VoIP product, which allows small and midsize companies to replace traditional fixed-line telephony. Three different solutions provide businesses cost savings as well as easier maintenance and more flexibility. With its Office ...
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26.05.2009
Orange Business Services: first global service provider to offer IPv6 on the managed IP VPN global market
IPv6 enables the emergence of a new generation of applications and services. Orange Business Services has deployed IP version 6 (IPv6) protocol in its MPLS IP VPN backbone enabling the emergence of a new generation of applications and services, notably in machine-to-machine ...
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18.05.2009
Orange Business Services wins contract for Canon's European contact centers telephone traffic
Orange Business Services and Canon Europe have reached an agreement on a three-year contract for the processing of incoming telephone traffic at Canon's European contact centers. The contract covers the telephone calls from Canon's customers in 19 European countries to three contact centers ...
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11.05.2009
Dufry signs 4-year global agreement for Wide Area Network services with Orange Business Services
Dufry, a leading global travel retailer with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and with operations in 41 countries, has signed a 4-year global agreement for Wide Area Network (WAN) services. The global WAN will support Dufry in its efforts to consolidate data centers in order to improve efficiencies and cut ...
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06.05.2009
Zurich boosts global collaboration with Telepresence
Zurich Financial Services (Zurich) has successfully implemented Telepresence solutions to facilitate and to promote global meetings through advanced video conferencing, while significantly reducing travel costs. The technology enables Zurich to improve productivity, accelerate decisionmaking and deliver ...
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29.04.2009
Orange Business Services upgrades next-generation IP network in Asia Pacific
Increases coverage and capacity, integrates Multicast, IPv6 and Telepresence support. Orange Business Services, France Telecom Group's division for worldwide enterprise services and a leading information and communications technology provider, has enhanced its nextgeneration converged IP ...
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27.04.2009
Single Buoy Moorings chooses Orange Business Services to deploy Cisco TelePresence
Cisco TelePresence to improve employee collaboration, and reduce operational costs. Cisco and Orange Business Services today announced that Single Buoy Moorings, a multinational group of companies that provides systems and services to the oil and gas industry, has chosen Cisco ...
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23.04.2009
AkzoNobel gains synergy through a multimillion euro, 5-year contract extension with Orange Business Services
AkzoNobel has signed a 5-year, multimillion euro contract extension with Orange Business Services for the supply of ICT services, including management and delivery of a world-wide data network connecting 1,000-plus sites in more than 55 countries. The main focus of the agreement is the integration of ...
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07.04.2009
Kuoni Group signs 5-year IP Telephony contract with Orange Business Services
The Kuoni Group, one of Europe's leading leisure travel companies with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, signed a 5-year contract with Orange Business Services for pan-European managed IP Telephony and call center services. The roll-out will start in the U.K. and Switzerland, and will run over ...
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02.04.2009
Orange launches Office Fiber, the Ultra High Speed Internet for businesses
Orange is now offering businesses Ultra High Speed and highly reliable Internet connections through the fiber-optic network of ewz.zürinet in Zurich. With four different bandwidths of up to 50 Mbit/s download speeds and up to 30 Mbit/s upload speeds, Orange offers subscriptions tailored to various business ...
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01.04.2009
Orange, Sunrise and Swisscom want to promote the mobile phone as an electronic ticket and means of payment
Switzerland's three leading telecommunications companies have formed a joint work group to promote the mobile phone as a means of payment. Together they want to compile a set of standards to help make the mobile phone break through as a means of payment, electronic ticket and electronic key ...
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30.03.2009
Orange launches Office Number - the fixed-line number that goes where the client goes
Orange is now offering small and midsize companies its Office Number solution, bringing the fixed-line number to the mobile phone. This allows clients to call with their fixed-line number when on the road, and to be reachable at this number at fixed-line rates on the mobile phone wherever they are. Office ...
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24.03.2009
New: Orange launches Optima Pro for entrepreneurs and small businesses
Low monthly fees, calling customers and business partners at the best price during business hours, and rates that are easy to understand and adapt to individual usage types: These are the three most important requirements of entrepreneurs and small businesses. Orange just launched a new price ...
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19.03.2009
X.DAYS 09: 'The Magic of Technology' bedazzles the public
The business & ICT networking platform X.DAYS took place for the fifth time at the Casino Interlaken under the motto 'The Magic of Technology'. Hosted by key partners EMC, Microsoft and Orange Business Services, the two-day industry event with 1.400 participants garnered quite a lot of interest. In addition ...
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05.03.2009
Telecom Liechtenstein now also offering solutions in Switzerland provided by Orange Business Services
Telecom Liechtenstein and Orange Business Services have concluded a resale contract for mobile Business solutions. As a result of this alliance, Swiss business customers can now use the integrated fixed-line and mobile network solutions provided by Telecom Liechtenstein and Orange Business Services...
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19.02.2009
Orange joins forces with HP to bring the internet to everyone via mobile broadband
Strategic partnership signed between Orange and HP to drive consumer adoption of mobile broadband across Europe. London/Paris/Renens: Orange today continued its drive to give more mobile broadband customers Internet on the move, with a new partnership signed with Hewlett Packard. The deal ...
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12.02.2009
Orange moves into new headquarters, promotes telecommuting and introduces new mobility concept
Orange has moved into its new head office in Renens with over 550 employees from Lausanne and Bussigny. The company is using over 8,000 square meters of the 11,600 square meters of total available office space in the newly constructed 'Plan Léman' building, owned by the UBS 'Swissreal' ...
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11.02.2009
Orange Business Services positioned in Leaders Quadrant for Global Network Service Providers
Orange Business Services has been placed in the leaders quadrant in Gartner Inc.'s Magic Quadrant for Global Network Service Providers1. The report defines 'leaders' as vendors who 'have a full portfolio of voice and data products, coupled with above-average service and support, wide global coverage and ...
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22.01.2009
Orange Business Services announces triple ISO certification
recognized for management system quality and process efficiency Orange Business Services has just been awarded three key ISO certificates, recognizing the quality of its management system and the efficiency of its processes. Orange Business Services stands apart thanks to the following ...
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20.01.2009
Orange Business Services Positioned in Leaders Quadrant for Pan-European Network Service Providers
Orange Business Services has been placed in the leaders quadrant in Gartner Inc.'s Magic Quadrant for Pan-European Network Service Providers, 20081. The report defines vendors who have "a full portfolio of voice and data services, including relatively new offerings in areas such as application-aware ...
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14.01.2009
X.DAYS: The program is set; accreditation is underway
This year the motto of the business and ICT networking platform X.DAYS is "The Magic of Technology. Interesting presentations are guaranteed by keynote speakers Dr. Guido Westerwelle, Prof. Dr. Beatrice Weder di Mauro, Dr. Thomas Held and Prof. Dr. Lothar Seiwert . The ICT workshops, new business ...
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14.01.2009
Orange named Best Global Global Operator and Best Mobile Operator at World Communication Awards 2008
Orange was awarded three of the telecom industry's highest accolades at Wednesday night's annual World Communication Awards (WCA), held in London. For the third consecutive year, Orange Business Services was awarded "Best Global Operator" and for the second year running, Orange was awarded ...
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