KL Goes Wireless Thanks to Packet One Networks

17th December 2007 marked a milestone in Packet One Networks’ journey as it was awarded the task of deploying 1,500 WiFi hotspots in Kuala Lumpur (KL), the capital city of Malaysia by May 2008. This is to mark the start of Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) and Suruhanjaya Komunikasi Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM)’s “KL Wireless Metropolitan Project” aimed at making KL a world class wireless city by 2009.

The KL Wireless Metropolitan Project is one of five main projects in SKMM’s Klang Valley Broadband Push (KVBP90) plan developed to increase broadband coverage areas within Klang Valley and subsequently, to reinforce the foundation for a knowledge-based economy to further leapfrog the development and growth of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as a whole. It also supports the Government’s National Broadband Plan to progress the nation and make it a knowledge-based economy.

Michael Lai, CEO of Packet One Networks said “We are excited to be apart of this initiative to turn KL into a world class wireless metropolitan and aim to have 80% of its population enjoy wireless connectivity when fully deployed. In addition to this, P1 also looks forward to continue working with the Government on other similar projects that can help realise the National Broadband Plan.”

Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is the WiMAX licensee and subsidiary of Green Packet Berhad, poised to be the next generation broadband provider that innovates technology, products and services.

Reaching Out Further Through Partnerships

On 14th November 2007, Green Packet Berhad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with newly-listed Sinotel Technologies Ltd. Sinotel is a wireless connectivity innovator that provides a wide range of customized wireless telecommunication applications and solutions to participants across the telecommunication value chain in China, including major telcos such as China Unicom, China Mobile and China Netcom.

With this partnership, both parties can promote the other’s products in new geographical markets, widening Green Packet Berhad and Sinotel Technologies Ltd’s horizons of existing markets.

Jia Yue Ting, Executive Chairman of Sinotel said, “We are delighted to embark on this collaboration with Green Packet, as it opens up opportunities for both parties to offer innovative and comprehensive solutions to our customers.”

Puan Chan Cheong, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Green Packet said, “This collaboration is indeed an exciting opportunity. Sinotel has a track record of innovation and has a strong portfolio of proprietary wireless telecommunication applications and solutions. By partnering Sinotel, we hope to strengthen our position in the PRC telecommunication industry with our next generation mobile broadband network solutions. With our market access in South East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa markets, we are confident that we can extend the business opportunities of the range of proven products and services offered by Sinotel.”

Green Packet Makes Inroads Into Indonesia

More and more avenues are opening up for Green Packet’s SONmetro, the latest being a major breakthrough in Indonesia by teaming up with PT Infoasia Teknologi Global Tbk. PT Infoasia Teknologi Global Tbk is a telco operator in Indonesia involved in Internet services, wireless communication networks, voice and data traffic trading and wholesaling, VPN provider, VoIP operator, IT products distributor, e-Commerce, networking & integration as well as satellite services.

Infoasia will be deploying SONmetro in selected residential areas in the capital city of Jakarta for the rollout of mesh wireless broadband services. The target markets are personal home users, small office home office (SOHO), internet cafes, schools, universities, corporates and malls.

“Infoasia is going to deploy city wide mesh WiFi network with mobility capability in few major cities in Indonesia . We have been talking to several other solution providers and have chosen Green Packet with their SONMetro solution. We are excited and will have our first pilot project with Green Packet ready before end of this year,” said Noviana Halim, Vice President Director of Infoasia.

Kelvin Lee, Group General Manager of Green Packet said, “Indonesia is the World’s fourth most populous after China, India and USA. With current population of close to 240 million and broadband users only made up 0.9 million in 2007, which is less than 0.4% penetration rate, the prospects are indeed immense.”

This comes as an added bonus to partnership formed with Kalaam Telecom Bahrain BSC (c) to roll out its wireless broadband network in Bahrain in July 2007.

These successes are indeed significant steps for us, opening new avenues for SONmetro to gain access into more markets globally.

Green Packet wins the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2007 again!

We have done it again! With a 447.52 percent growth over three years, Green Packet Berhad has been ranked 99 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2007, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Asia Pacific. The rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over three years.

Our success is attributed to the proprietary technology and ability to maintain leadership in the industry.

"Because Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific measures sustained revenue growth over three years, being one of the 500 fastest growing technology in Asia Pacific is an impressive achievement," said Ian Thatcher, partner in charge of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific program. "Green Packet deserves a lot of credit for its remarkable growth."

We were selected among many others and contributing to our win is the fact that we are a public company headquartered in Asia Pacific, owning proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues. We also produce solutions that embraces our proprietary technology and devote a significant portion of revenues to the research and development of this technology.

This is the second year in a row that Green Packet Berhad is listed as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific company.