Tandem TVS, Alcatel-Lucent’s business partner system integrator, was in charge of the implementation of the solution and provided a full range of installation and integration services. The introduction of the new system at SSGPO provides a powerful tool to transform its business communication processes and increase operational efficiency through transparent and seamless communication. It includes four Alcatel-Lucent’s OmniPCX Enterprise communications servers empowered with DECT. The state-of-the-art Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise solution supports a wide range of advanced business communication services such as dial-by-name, multi-line functionality, conferencing and voice mail.

On-site and off-site mobility for SSGPO employees is enabled by Alcatel-Lucent’s solution based on European (DECT) standards. Mobile phones seamlessly integrate with desktop phones and/or PCs, providing mobile users the same functionality. The Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise solution also allows each end-user registered in the system to be reached with a unique single number whether he is at his desk, on the move or on a remote site.

“We selected Alcatel-Lucent as a partner in the SSGPO communication project because of the flexibility and high reliability of its solution,” commented Sergey Tumayev, Business Development director of Tandem TVS. “The Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise solution delivers advanced services ensuring more efficient communication among SSGPO employees and with their customers, and consequently improving the overall company productivity.”

“We believe that the Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise solution not only creates a comfortable and easy-to-use communication system for employees but also delivers cost savings from inter-office calls and services,” added Ivan Makharine, director of Alcatel-Lucent’s enterprise activities in CIS.

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise is an integrated, interactive communications solution for medium-sized businesses and large corporations. The solution combines traditional telephone functions with support for Internet-based telephony and multimedia communication.

About JSC Sokolov-Sarbai Mining Production Association

SSGPO (ENRC Group of Companies) founded in 1954 and headquartered in Rudny city, is a world leader in the extraction and processing of iron ore. With 18,500 employees produces annually more than 16M tons of iron ore concentrate and fluxed pellets in total for the Russian, Chinese and Kazakhstan customers. Reliable, low-cost power for these operations is supplied by the Rudny heat and energy plant, purchased by SSGPO in 1998.

Renowned for its technological innovation, SSGPO aside from iron ore also produces dolomite, chegan clay, limestone and construction gravel. The company's extensive assets include the Sarbai, Sokolov, Kachar and Kurzhunkul iron ore open pits; the Sokolov underground mine; dolomite and limestone open pits; and concentrating, palletizing and stone-crushing facilities. Vast iron ore resources totaling 4.2 billion tons and 1.5bn tons in reserves give a mining life of 40 years.

The company has been awarded ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 certificates for quality and management systems in 2005.

For more information visit http://www.enrc.com

About Tandem TVS

Company Tandem TVS, a system integrator in Kazakhstan established in March 2001. It is based in Almaty. With 65 (168 with affiliated company NEWTECH DISTRIBUTION) employees the company generated USD 12,7 Million (USD 27,8 Million with affiliated company NEWTECH DISTRIBUTION) in revenues in 2006. Tandem TVS provides development, delivery and deployment of high-tech solutions to its customers in telecommunication markets of Kazakhstan and Central Asia countries. The company has status of master-distributor and business partner of the largest brand name telecommunication equipment vendors. For more information on the company, visit Tandem TVS on http://www.ttvs.kz