Telefónica O2 is one of the best system integrators in the Czech Republic
2.9.2008
Telefónica O2 received in the tenth annual TOP Program competition. Telefónica O2 itself and as its one-hundred percent subsidiary company Deltax both ranked among the best operators in the TOP 10 System Integrators of 2008 category. This success is a testament to the fact that although Telefónica O2 is known primarily as the biggest provider of telecommunications services in the Czech Republic, it continues to assert itself as a prominent system integrator and provider of comprehensive ICT solutions.
A panel of specialists representing the academic and commercial spheres chose the best firms in the field. Their objective is to map the market of system integration service providers in the Czech Republic on a long-term basis and to make this field accessible to a broader segment of the public. In addition to integration, they are also interested in individual projects and ICT service providers in general. Telefónica O2 appears in these rankings on a regular basis; last year it placed highly among the ten best ICT firms.
"Since its introduction, the TOP program has become a highly respected project that a specialized segment of the public has been following attentively. is not only an indication of high quality, it is also a matter of prestige. Our company appears in these rankings on a regular basis, which, for me and my colleagues, is the best testimonial to well executed work," says Fernando Astiaso, Vice-President for Business Customers, Telefónica O2 Czech Republic.
Telefónica O2 has been devoting itself to system integration for a long time. The company aims to expand in this area towards large firms through its Managed Services platforms. It has also strengthened itself in this field through a number of acquisitions. For firms, in addition to the aforementioned Managed Services, it is also offers its group of Professional Services, which provide a unique ICT solution tailored to suit the needs of major subjects from the public and private sectors. This is very popular among customers and the specialized public; this year Computerworld Magazine awarded collectively as IT Product of the Year.
Contacts
Martin Žabka
Press Spokesman
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s.
public.relations.cz@o2.com
tel: 800 163 342 (800 1 media)
About Telefónica O2 Czech Republic
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic is a major integrated operator in the Czech Republic. It is now operating more than seven million lines, both fixed and mobile, making it one of the world’s leading providers of fully converged services. The organization offers the most comprehensive portfolio of voice and data services in this country. It is paying special attention to the exploitation of the growth potential, particularly in the data and Internet sector. Telefónica O2 Czech Republic operates the largest fixed and mobile network including a 3rd generation network, CDMA (for data), and UMTS, enabling voice, data and video transmission. Telefónica O2 Czech Republic is also a notable provider of ICT services.
About Telefónica Europe
Telefónica Europe is a business division of Telefónica comprising mobile, fixed, and DSL operations in the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. With the exception of Isle of Man, all the operating businesses use 'O2' as their consumer brand. Telefónica Europe also has 50% ownership of the UK and Irish Tesco Mobile and German Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses. Telefónica Europe is headquartered in Slough, UK, and has 43 million mobile and fixed customers.
