Asia Netcom and Sify partner for Internet based IP Services

Business using Sify's Tier-1India-wide infrastructure can now get dramatically improved regional and global connections through Asia Netcom's superior network.

NEW DELHI, October 9, 2003 - Asia Netcom, the premier pan-Asian network services provider, today announced the availability of its services into India through a partnership agreement with Sify Limited (Nasdaq National Market: SIFY), India's leading Internet & Networks Service Provider.

This new partnership in the fast emerging space of IP VPNs, combines the world-class MPLS-powered networks of Asia Netcom and of Sify to provide superior quality and flexible solutions for all types of corporate applications. Businesses in India will now have the flexibility to connect using five Classes of Service (CoS) with seamless Service Level Agreements (SLA) that best fit their applications and needs, enabling them to converge voice, video and data traffic onto robust and cost-effective IP networks.

"Currently, no other carrier in the region offers the degree of flexibility that is available through Asia Netcom's IP VPN solution," said Bill Barney, Asia Netcom's president and chief operating officer. "We look forward to teaming up with Sify to offer enhancements which will enable customers in India to optimise their network and save on resources without compromising performance quality while using the Internet."

"We are pleased to partner with Asia Netcom in bringing the region's top Internet backbone to India," said George Zacharias, President and COO, Sify. "Our partnership improves the quality of IP VPN connections between India and the global Internet. Our customers will now have one-hop access to all major Internet peering points, including top content providers worldwide".

According to To Chee Eng, Principal Analyst, Telecom at Gartner, demand for IP VPN services is expected to grow strongly in Asia-Pacific as the end users are overcoming fears related to Quality of Service and IP VPN security issues, due to better understanding of the technology and quantum improvements in service quality in the past year. Gartner is optimistic that the technology will become a mainstream corporate data service within the next five years.

Through this partnership, Asia Netcom and Sify will create total synergy in network coverage, performance and service quality - combining India's leading ISP with Asia's leading ISP backbone. Asia Netcom's has a state-of-the-art fully meshed MPLS-TE (multi-protocol label switching-traffic engineered) native Internet network that enables both any-to-any and hub-and-spoke configurations and features full network redundancy and protection against connection failure. Sify's similar Tier 1 MPLS enabled pan-India network with built-in redundancies of oceanic cable and landing stations complements Asia Netcom's spread across the Asia Pacific.

About Asia Netcom

Asia Netcom, organized by a consortium led by China Netcom (Hong Kong), which includes Newbridge Capital and Softbank Asia Infrastructure Fund, provides city-to-city connectivity and data communications solutions to pan-Asian and multinational enterprises, ISPs and carriers. Combining China Netcom's vast mainland capabilities and Asia Netcom's unparalleled pan-Asian network, Asia Netcom is positioned to be the premier provider of comprehensive broadband network services from Asia Pacific to major business markets worldwide. Asia Netcom owns and operates the first truly pan-Asian network and is the only telecommunications operator in the region that can provision Layers 1, 2 and 3 connectivity and services.

Sify Enterprise Solutions acquires privileged ISO 9001: 2000 Certification !

Sify Enterprise Solutions certified ISO 9001 for provisioning of VPNs, Internet Bandwidth, VoiP Solutions & Integrated Security Solutions.

The certification covers pre-sales, sales, order processing and project management.

Chennai, India, November 13, 2003: Sify Limited (Nasdaq National Markets: SIFY), India's premier Internet, networking and eCommerce services company, were conferred the prestigious ISO 9001:2000 certification for 'provisioning of Corporate VPN's, Internet Bandwidth, Voice over IP and Integrated Security Solutions including pre-sales, sales, order processing and project management'.

Based on the results of a formal audit conducted by the Chennai arm of Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Sify's Enterprise Solutions arm were recommended and awarded the ISO 9001:2000 formal certification today. Det Norske Veritas (DNV), is accredited by Norwegian Accreditation for certification of management systems, products and personnel, and for CE marking according to EU directives.

Sify has been a pioneer in corporate networking services in India and has many firsts to its credit. Sify established India's first IP network, was the first to MPLS enable its IP backbone, and the first to establish a Tier 1 backbone infrastructure in India.

In February 2002, Sify Enterprise Solutions was the first and only service provider in India to be ISO 9001:2000 certified in Network Operations, Data Center Operations and Customer Relationship Management. Now with ISO 9001:2000 certification business development for Premier Internet Bandwidth, Corporate VPN connectivity & pre and post order management processing, Sify Ltd has achieved unparalleled process maturity.

"We are committed to working towards customer delight in all our engagements with our customers. Our ISO 9001:2000 certification is an affirmation of our commitment to continuing excellence in our quality management processes," said Rahul Swarup, President, Enterprise Solutions, Sify Ltd.

Sify has leadership in the IP VPN space and has some of the best names as its clients including Amul, Carborundum Universal, CavinKare, Dabur, Emerson, GE, Gillette, Hutch, Jet Airways, JK Industries, Ranbaxy, United Phosphorous Limited, Usha International, Lucent, Oracle, Whirlpool and many more.

Sify Wi-Fi enables Bangalore

Broadband access from 120 locations possible with Sify WiZones Bangalore, India, October 14, 2003: Sify Limited (Nasdaq National Markets: SIFY), India's premier Internet, networking and eCommerce services company, announced today that Bangalore city has been Wi-Fi enabled with broadband connectivity from over 120 hotspots.

These cover locations like the Vidhana Soudha, the IIM Bangalore, The Park, The Atria, The Grand Ashok, the ITPL, the Manipal Centre, the KGA Club House, The Club, Casa Piccola chain of restaurants, TGIF, the Java City chain of coffee shops, 100 Foot Boutique Restaurant, Tandoor and iWay cyber cafes- making Bangalore India's first Wi-Fi enabled city. Sify chose Bangalore for the launch of Wi-Fi services given its laptop population, familiarity with working online, as well as international visitors needing such services while moving around the city.

Commenting on the launch of these services, Shri D B Inamdar, Hon'ble Minister for IT, Karnataka, said, "I am delighted that Sify has chosen Bangalore to become India's first Wi-Fi enabled city. Bangalore now joins a select list of cities worldwide that enable professionals to stay connected while on the move. This is an important step in our drive to provide world-class facilities to investors and visitors to the city. Sify and Bangalore are once again leading the way in technology services that enable business efficiencies."

Mr. George Zacharias, President & COO, Sify, said, "IT professionals and overseas visitors to Bangalore can now enjoy broadband Wi-Fi access at any Sify iWay, as well as at other hotspots in Bangalore for about Re. 1 per minute. In addition to the current 120 hotspots, branded Sify 'WiZones', many more are being rolled out over the next few months, covering hotels, restaurants, commercial buildings, malls and corporate campuses in Bangalore and other cities".

Sify's WiZones provide broadband connectivity that is reliable, fast (upto 384 kbps), scalable and secure so that business communications can be done with confidence. Prepaid cards can be bought online at www.sifymall.com and used with a WiFi enabled laptop (Centrino or with a WiFi card).

Sify WiZone users can use their accounts across any Sify WiZone hotspot in India. The departure lounges of the Chennai and Delhi international airports already have WiZones, and they will soon be available across other cities in the country. Information on Sify WiZone locations can be accessed at http://wizone.sify.com.

Sify is a leading provider of broadband services currently in India, with about 350 corporate customers for broadband connectivity, over 3,00,000 users from 1200 iWay cyber cafes that are powered by broadband and over 12,000 home users. The Sify WiZones will connect to the company's state-of-the-art Tier 1 backbone infrastructure with multiple fibre and satellite gateways for fast connectivity and great user experience.

Sify Wi-Fi enables the BangaloreIT.com !

Sify was a very significant participant at the BangaloreIT.com, India's premier event for Information Technology and related businesses. As the exclusive Wi-Fi Provider, Sify Wi-Fi enabled all the 'pavilions' in the venue apart from creating an exclusive Wi-Fi corner for laptop users visiting this mega IT event.

Sify offered Free Sample packs to visitors to experience the high-speed broadband Wi-Fi connectivity service. Anyone who wished to have their laptop Wi-Fi enabled had only to visit the Sify stall or the Sify iWay. Once Wi-Fi enabled, the service was available to laptop users at any of the over 120 Wi-Zone HotSpots in Bangalore.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Shrikant Joshi, President - Access Media said, "We are very pleased to be associated with Bangalore IT.com as the sole provider of Wi-Fi services. BangaloreIT.com showcases both Bangalore's and India's progress in IT and IT-related businesses. By Wi-Fi enabling the event and providing free access to visitors, we believe this is an ideal platform for us to grow the Wi-Fi user-base in the city, and create awareness of our Wi-Fi services in the country".