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March 1, 2005
GMA Network Deploying Nortel Voice Solution to Enhance Internal Communications
Solution to Provide Platform for Future Migration to IP Telephony
MANILA, Philippines – GMA Network, one of the Philippines' leading broadcast companies, is deploying a voice communications solution from Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT] for more efficient internal communications and to provide a platform for future migration to IP (Internet Protocol) telephony. Support and maintenance services will be provided by local Nortel channel partner, Trends & Technologies.
The GMA Network deployment, under an agreement signed in September 2004, includes the IP-enabled Nortel Meridian* PBX as well as a range of Nortel digital telephones and a fully digital attendant console. "Reliable and efficient voice communications is a vital component of our business," said Joselito B. Remulla, vice president, Information and Communication Technology, GMA Network. "This new Nortel PBX is a significant step forward for us as it will resolve our current telephony issues, which include intermittent dropped calls, as well as enable a seamless evolution to voice over IP technology building on prior investment when the need arises." "The local broadcasting industry comprises a very few select players, and we view this contract with GMA Network as highly significant," said Tony Pio de Roda, managing director, Nortel Philippines. "It stresses the vital role of quality and dependable voice communications in employee interaction and in interfacing with the public and local business community." Nortel Meridian Option 61C PBX is a business grade platform supporting both traditional voice and voice over IP communications for companies requiring from 200 to 2,000 lines. As an IP-enabled system, the new PBX will allow a move into the world of IP telephony with significant investment protection and confidence, providing support for new applications, lower costs through convergence and user mobility, as well as increased security and network resilience. GMA Network is also deploying digital telephones from the Nortel M3900 portfolio, providing display-based interfaces, call logs, self-labeling keys and simplified administration to the desktop. Providing an efficient call answering and message center, the Nortel M2250 Attendant Console handles calls in sequence or prioritizes answering for specific types of calls. About GMA Network Established in June 1950, GMA Network, Inc. provides superior entertainment and responsible delivery of news and information to Filipinos nationwide. Through a commitment to innovation, GMA has set trends in the broadcast industry, allowing viewers to participate in pools, interact on-air with other viewers, and send program feedback via text messaging. GMA has a network of 45 VHF and two affiliate stations, and can also be heard on radio stations in Manila, Cebu and throughout the country. Additional information on GMA Network is available on the Web at www.igma.tv.** About Trends & Technologies Trends & Technologies provides cutting-edge voice and data solutions, such as call centers, to various industries, including finance, manufacturing and telecommunications. With over 12 years experience in communications, Trends & Technologies is a leading systems integrator in the Philippines. Further information is available on the Web at www.trends.com.ph.** About Nortel Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power global commerce, and secure and protect the world's most critical information. Serving both service provider and enterprise customers, Nortel delivers innovative technology solutions encompassing end-to-end broadband, Voice over IP, multimedia services and applications, and wireless broadband designed to help people solve the world's greatest challenges. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at www.nortel.com. For the latest Nortel news, visit www.nortel.com/news. Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the outcome of regulatory and criminal investigations and civil litigation actions related to Nortel's restatements and the impact any resulting legal judgments, settlements, penalties and expenses could have on Nortel's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity; the findings of Nortel's independent review and implementation of recommended remedial measures; the outcome of the independent review with respect to revenues for specific identified transactions, which review will have a particular emphasis on the underlying conduct that led to the initial recognition of these revenues; the restatement or revisions of Nortel's previously announced or filed financial results and resulting negative publicity; the existence of material weaknesses in Nortel's internal controls over financial reporting; the impact of Nortel's and NNL’s failure to timely file their financial statements and related periodic reports, including breach of its support facility and public debt obligations and Nortel's inability to access its shelf registration statement filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); ongoing SEC reviews, which may result in changes to our public filings; the potential delisting or suspension of Nortel's and NNL's publicly traded securities; the impact of management changes, including the termination for cause of Nortel's former CEO, CFO and Controller in April 2004; the sufficiency of Nortel's restructuring activities, including the work plan announced on August 19, 2004 as updated on September 30, 2004, including the potential for higher actual costs to be incurred in connection with restructuring actions compared to the estimated costs of such actions; cautious or reduced spending by Nortel's customers; fluctuations in Nortel's operating results and general industry, economic and market conditions and growth rates; fluctuations in Nortel's cash flow, level of outstanding debt and current debt ratings; Nortel's ability to recruit and retain qualified employees; the use of cash collateral to support Nortel's normal course business activities; the dependence on Nortel's subsidiaries for funding; the impact of Nortel's defined benefit plans and deferred tax assets on results of operations and Nortel's cash flow; the adverse resolution of class actions, litigation in the ordinary course of business, intellectual property disputes and similar matters; Nortel's dependence on new product development and its ability to predict market demand for particular products; Nortel's ability to integrate the operations and technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; the impact of rapid technological and market change; the impact of price and product competition; barriers to international growth and global economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of rationalization in the telecommunications industry; changes in regulation of the Internet; the impact of the credit risks of Nortel's customers and the impact of customer financing and commitments; stock market volatility generally and as a result of acceleration of the settlement date or early settlement, which is currently not available, of Nortel's forward purchase contracts; the impact of Nortel's supply and outsourcing contracts that contain delivery and installation provisions, which, if not met, could result in the payment of substantial penalties or liquidated damages; and the future success of Nortel's strategic alliances. For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by Nortel with the SEC. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. *Nortel, the Nortel logo and the Globemark are trademarks of Nortel Networks. **This is a 3rd party link as described in our Web linking practices. Contact for Press and Analysts:Isabel Lee
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