Paris, August 12, 2008

 

Orange Business Services has signed a global integration services contract with Aruba Networks, Inc., a global leader in equipment supporting wireless LANs and secure unified mobility solutions, to provide global installation and maintenance support for Aruba’s customers worldwide. The contract also includes four-hour turnaround for replacement field parts.

 

Orange Business Services’ field services and logistics capabilities are intended to ensure seamless business continuity, regardless of the size or location of enterprise customers. “We chose Orange Business Services as our global partner because of their fast and reliable response capabilities. This service will help Aruba address a major logistics issue while simultaneously enhancing the customer experience," said Dave Peterson, head of manufacturing operations at Aruba.

 

“With a presence in 166 countries around the world, Orange Business Services can offer a common look and feel for our maintenance services on a global scale,” said Diana Leonard, senior vice president of the Americas, Orange Business Services. “We are excited to work with Aruba to support its global business needs, and look forward to sharing our zest for a great customer experience.” 

 

Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. France Telecom serves close to 174 million customers in five continents as of June 30, 2008, of which two thirds are Orange customers. The Group had consolidated sales of 52.9 billion euros in 2007 (26.3 billion euros for the first half 2008). As of June 30, 2008, the Group had 113.8 million mobile customers and 12.2 million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers.

 

Launched in June 2005, the NExT program (New Experience in Telecommunications) will enable the Group to pursue its transformation as an integrated operator and make France Telecom the benchmark for new telecommunications services in Europe. In 2006, Orange became the Group's single brand for Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the company operates, and Orange Business Services the banner for services offered to businesses worldwide. France Telecom is the number three mobile operator and the number one provider of broadband Internet services in Europe, and one of the world leaders in providing telecommunications services to multinational companies.

 

France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartiment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

For more information: www.orange.com, www.francetelecom.com, www.orange-business.com