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Paris
– February 4, 2015
Tata Communications’ global network, to deliver live coverage of the Rugby Masters game between RC Toulon and The Sharks Tata Communications, a leading provider of A New World of Communications™, announces that it will be the Official International Connectivity Provider for The Master’s Rugby as RC Toulon, reigning European champions, take on The Sharks, one of the top teams from the Super Rugby franchise. The first clash between Rugby Union club teams from the northern and southern hemispheres this century, the historic match will take place on February 5th at the Stade Mayol, France. Tata Communications’ global network will deliver live coverage of the game to eight leading broadcasters across five continents. The match is expected to be watched by approximately 20 million viewers in 100 countries. This reach is only possible thanks to Tata Communications’ wholly-owned subsea network – the largest in the world. Claude Sassoulas, Managing Director Europe, Tata Communications says, “Sports broadcasting is a crucial focus area for us and our role as the Official International Connectivity Provider for Toulon versus The Sharks is an example of our commitment to provide the best broadcast experience to viewers across the globe. With a leading global network, we are expertly placed to deliver crystal- clear live video coverage of high profile, in-demand and fast-paced sports events – anywhere in the world.” By delivering broadcast feeds over Tata Communications’ Video Connect service, broadcasters will be able to ensure premium quality video delivery, leveraging constant bandwidth availability and video transmission at constant bit rates on 4x protected fibre paths. With over 300 hotspots across 125 countries, Tata Communications will provide uninterrupted video distribution to a truly global audience live from the Stade Mayol stadium in Toulon, France. Phillipe Spanghero, Director of SL Events which organised the event says, “This match will be a highlight in the sporting calendar this year. It is great to leverage Tata Communications’ global network and capabilities to support the international distribution of the event. Their proven expertise in sports broadcasting including cricket, tennis and motor racing will ensure fans all over the world will enjoy the best possible viewing experience.” This live rugby broadcast delivered over Tata Communications’ network builds on the company’s existing heritage in sports broadcasting. Tata Communications is the Official Connectivity Provider of Formula 1®, enabling F1® motor racing to seamlessly reach its tens of millions of fans across the globe. |
About Tata CommunicationsTata Communications Limited (CIN no: L64200MH1986PLC039266) along with its subsidiaries (Tata Communications) is a leading global provider of A New World of Communications™. With a leadership position in emerging markets, Tata Communications leverages its advanced solutions capabilities and domain expertise across its global and pan-India network to deliver managed solutions to multi-national enterprises, service providers and Indian consumers. The Tata Communications global network includes one of the most advanced and largest submarine cable networks and a Tier-1 IP network with connectivity to more than 200 countries and territories across 400 PoPs, as well as nearly 1 million square feet of data centre and collocation space worldwide. Tata Communications’ depth and breadth of reach in emerging markets includes leadership in Indian enterprise data services and leadership in global international voice. Tata Communications Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India. http://www.tatacommunications.com Forward-looking and cautionary statementsCertain words and statements in this release concerning Tata Communications and its prospects, and other statements, including those relating to Tata Communications’ expected financial position, business strategy, the future development of Tata Communications’ operations, and the general economy in India, are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including financial, regulatory and environmental, as well as those relating to industry growth and trend projections, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Tata Communications, or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, failure to increase the volume of traffic on Tata Communications’ network; failure to develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; failure to successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services, including voice transmission services; failure to stabilize or reduce the rate of price compression on certain of the company’s communications services; failure to integrate strategic acquisitions and changes in government policies or regulations of India and, in particular, changes relating to the administration of Tata Communications’ industry; and, in general, the economic, business and credit conditions in India. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, many of which are not in Tata Communications’ control, include, but are not limited to, those risk factors discussed in. Tata Communications’ various filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Tata Communications is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements. |
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