Quippo-WTTIL signs 5-year multi-million dollar Integrated Managed Services deal with IBM

Synchronised business processes to enhance Quippo-WTTILs operational efficiencies IBM to provide managed services to Quippo-WTTIL offices across the country Deal to ensure closer alignment of technology with increasing business demands

New Delhi, India, June 17, 2010: Quippo-WTTIL, the worlds largest independent telecom infrastructure company today announced that it has signed a five year multi-million dollar Integrated Managed Services (IMS) agreement with IBM (NYSE: IBM). In a first of its kind outsourcing deal, IBM will provide comprehensive technical support to overhaul QuippoWTTILs IT infrastructure system which will include managing the hardware, mailing and infrastructure management software applications. The agreement is a step towards creating a unified IT environment for the successful functioning of the joint entity - Quippo-WTTIL. The technology services provided by IBM will synchronize the companys business processes enabling maximum operational efficiency. As part of the agreement, IBM will deploy server and storage support, networking and security services at QUIPPO-WTTILs hosted data centre in Gurgaon. IBM will also host and manage Quippo-WTTILs Lotus Notes and provide managed services for all offices across the country. Announcing the deal Mr. Arun Kapur, CEO, Quippo-WTTIL said, With focus on customer centricity and innovation, it was crucial for us to blend the IT requirements with our business objectives, especially in todays competitive environment. With this agreement, our aim is not just to have an IT partner but an enabler of growth that can help us enhance our operational efficiencies which will, in turn, benefit our operator partners. We chose to work with IBM because their world-class IT products and solutions will help us further enhance our competencies that can be leveraged for future growth. Mobile telephony is growing tremendously all over the world especially in growth markets such as India, and communication service providers are choosing IBM to help deliver next generation services to keep pace with market shift and customer demand, said Neeraj Sharma, Director Integrated Technology Services, IBM India/South Asia. IBM's comprehensive solution for Quippo-WTTIL will help synchronize the recently merged companys everyday business needs from e-mail to help desk support enabling Quippo-WTTIL to maximize efficiency and continue to lead the telecom tower space throughout India. IBMs Integrated Managed Services Centre (IMC) addresses the burgeoning market for managed services in India. The state of the art remote management services centre houses leading edge tools and solutions that provide visibility, control and automation of IT tasks enabling companies to focus on their core business while outsourcing the operational IT support issues. The scalability and dynamic nature of the solution being provided by IBM will ensure excellent hosting and managed services for Quippo-WTTIL for a robust and resilient IT infrastructure.
About Quippo-WTTIL Quippo-WTTIL is the pioneer in the Shared Passive Telecom Infrastructure industry in India. In 2009, Quippo Telecom Infrastructure Limited (Quippo) announced its partnership with Tata Teleservices Ltd.

(TTSL) with the merger of their passive infrastructure businesses, resulting in the formation of Quippo-WTTIL. The company further strengthened its leadership position with the acquisition of the tower arm of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited in early 2010. Quippo-WTTIL is an independent entity with over 38000 towers and with plans of rolling out nearly 25-30,000 additional towers in the next two years. The company has by far the highest tenancy of over 2 tenants per tower. QUIPPO-WTTIL is the strongest player in neutral host Shared In-Building Communication Solutions (IBS) with installations already completed at most of the major airports. About IBM For more information, visit www.ibm.com/services

For any query, please contact: Raza Khan Head-Corporate Communications Quippo-WTTIL # + 91 9211784892 Sonal Thind Manager Corporate Communications Quippo-WTTIL # + 91 9211784692