BT Agreement

Calyx Group PLC 19 January 2006 For Immediate Release 19 January 2006 Calyx Group plc ('Calyx' or 'the Company') Calyx Signs Supplier Agreement with BT Calyx, the largest single-source provider of information and communication technology ('ICT') network solutions throughout Ireland, is today pleased to announce the signing of a supplier agreement with BT Ireland ('BT'), the wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group plc one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions. Under the terms of the agreement Calyx and BT will provide an ICT solution to small and medium enterprises ('SME') across Ireland. The solution, called Exchange, is the only office communications solution of its kind in Ireland that bundles the communications requirements of SMEs into one package for a fixed monthly price. The new service includes a VoIP enabled-telephone system; handsets; broadband and/or ISDN access; line rental; voice service; software updates and a comprehensive technical support and maintenance agreement. The agreement between Calyx and BT expands on the already existing business relationship between the two companies and will result in a joint marketing drive to business customers. Under the terms of the agreement BT will provide the SME customers with connectivity whilst Calyx will install the communication systems and maintain it for at least three years. The advantages of outsourcing a complete communication solution through one supplier allows small and medium businesses in Ireland to identify better cost management including greater transparency of telecom charges, and allows businesses to concentrate on their core business. Maurice Healy, Chief Executive of Calyx commented; 'We are very pleased that BT has decided to partner us on this new ICT solution. The growing SME market in Ireland has highlighted the need for a focused yet innovative information and communication solution which also allows them to keep a simple monthly control on charges. With the support of BT we are very excited about this new service which will be available to our customers immediately.' For further details please contact: Calyx Group plc Tel: +353 1 676 3363 Maurice Healy, Chief Executive Ger Coakley, Finance Director Buchanan Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000 Tim Thompson / James Strong NOTES TO EDITORS About Calyx - Calyx is the largest single-source provider of information and communication technology ('ICT') network solutions throughout Ireland and includes the largest technical training operation in Ireland. Calyx is headquartered in Cork, but has offices in Dublin, Limerick and Swindon. Exchange comes in a range of options for businesses ranging in size from 5 employees to 50. The options include: Exchange I - up to 5 users - €171.66 per month over three years Exchange II - up to 10 users - €239 per month over three years Exchange III - up to 15 users - €403.16 per month over three years This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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