Welcome to the February edition of Reachout, our monthly online newsletter, and may I take the opportunity to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year! 14^th February  marked the start of the Year of the Tiger and, with every character in the Chinese Zodiac carrying a distinctive set of character traits, read our article ‘Bringing the ‘tiger’ out of Telstra’ to find out how Telstra International will master the Tiger!

Last month I was pleased to be able to attend the annual Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) conference, which allows members of the communications service provider community to exchange valuable insights as well as both industry and international observations. See below for an insider’s view of the conference.

Finally, we are pleased to introduce a new regular feature of the newsletter profiling the emerging markets within Asia Pacific, with the first piece this month focusing on Malaysia. The series will explore key business trends and drivers, and demonstrate how Telstra can support communications to and within the country. I trust that you will find the new market profiles both interesting and informative.

Yours sincerely

Drew Kelton
Managing Director
Telstra International

In this issue of Reachout we chat with Gina Nomellini – General Manager, Global Products, Telstra International – about the challenges and opportunities facing Telstra and the industry as a whole.

This month we take an in-depth look at Malaysia: one of the top 28 emerging markets. Having undergone a period of industrialisation – and with significant investment in the property and IT markets from foreign investors – it has become one of the ‘hot spots’ for companies looking for opportunities for offshore expansion.

Chinese New Year on February 14^th sees the start of the Year of the Tiger. With this in mind, we thought it might be fun to compare Telstra International to that majestic beast, which is said to be lucky, vivid, lively and engaging.

Telstra International participated at the annual Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) conference, held in Hawaii each January, which allows the telecom industry the opportunity to meet face to face with customers, network with prospects and discuss current issues.

Whether at a desk, on the coast or halfway up a mountain, WWF-UK workers need not only fast, secure and reliable network access, but also communications solutions which help reduce their business travel.  So how did Telstra International help?

Telstra International’s new Data Centre – London Hosting Centre, Woking – opened on schedule on 26th January 2009. For more information on solutions available click here

Telstra International, Americas will be a proud sponsor and participating in International Telecoms Week (ITW) 24th – 26th May 2010 in Washington, DC.

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