Hong Kong, September 19, 2003 - PCCW (Beijing) Limited, an indirectly wholly
owned subsidiary of PCCW Limited, announced that it has signed a framework
agreement with China Mobile Communications Group Limited and China
International Telecom Construction Co. (CITCC) in Beijing to provide an
advanced Management Information System (MIS) for China Mobile.
The framework agreement follows a major project during which PCCW began to
build an MIS for some of China Mobile's provincial offices. The next stage
will see PCCW designing and implementing an advanced MIS solution focusing
on Financial Management at other offices across the country.
When a nationwide MIS is completed, it will enable China Mobile to further
enhance its management systems and business processes, allowing greater
efficiency and allocation of resource.
According to China Mobile's three-year 'informatization' plan, work on its
major application systems should be completed by the end of 2005. The
company will then continue to improve and consolidate other systems with the
aim of building a totally standardized and fully integrated information
application system.
Dr. Thomas Siu, Managing Director of Unihub, PCCW's IT Solutions Division,
said: "This solution currently represents the largest Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) project in mainland China, and is likely to help China Mobile
to greatly improve its internal operations and enhance overall
competitiveness."
PCCW has one of the largest teams of ERP professionals in mainland China,
plus extensive experience in implementing and managing mission critical
projects. PCCW is determined to provide a new driving force to the future
development of China Mobile.
PCCW has become a prominent IT industry player, helping many large
corporations to design, implement and operate crucial business operating
platforms. These include the Hong Kong SAR Government's Smart ID Card system
and the AMS/3 trading system for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.
PCCW will be responsible for the entire project's design and management.
PCCW will also select consultants to participate in the building of an
additional management system and assist China Mobile to develop and nurture
a group of professionals in applications management, financial management
and information technology.
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About PCCW
PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008, ADR-NYSE: PCW), the Hong Kong-listed flagship of
the Pacific Century Group, is one of Asia's leading integrated
communications companies. From its market-leading position in Hong Kong,
PCCW is focused on building shareholder value by leveraging synergies
between its core businesses and partners, and by delivering customer-led
total solutions throughout Asia. PCCW provides key services in the areas
of: integrated telecommunications; broadband solutions; connectivity;
narrowband and interactive broadband (Internet Services); business
e-solutions; data centers and related infrastructure.
To learn more about PCCW, go to www.pccw.com
