Ericsson receives "Managed service provider of the year" and "IPTV vendor of the year" awards

* Ericsson recognized for outstanding performance and growth in Managed Services for 2009
* Achieved "IPTV Vendor of the Year" award in Asia Pacific for comprehensive end-to-end IPTV offerings
* Second consecutive nomination and win by Ericsson for "Telecom Managed Services Provider of the Year"

Ericsson receives the Frost & Sullivan's "Telecom Managed Services Provider of the Year" for the second consecutive year and "IPTV Vendor of the Year" award for Asia Pacific. The awards were conferred based on Ericsson's outstanding performance and growth in the segments of Managed Services and IPTV in 2009.

The 2010 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT Awards were presented to the respective winners at the gala dinner held on June 10, 2010 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore.

The awards are testament to Ericsson's commitment to excellence in telecom services. Ericsson's managed services help operators grow revenue and drive traffic while improving on operational process and technological efficiency. Ericsson's offerings for IPTV solutions are also recognized today through the award, IPTV Vendor for 2009.

Anthony Khoury, Head of Practice Managed Services, South East Asia & Oceania says: "We are proud to be recognized by our industry peers again this year. Managed Services continues to grow for Ericsson, due to great results in network performance and OPEX control we are achieving for our customers through constantly enhancing our portfolio of solutions and services. This cements Ericsson’s leadership in the managed services space. We thank the operators and judging panel for their endorsement of the quality and commitment that Ericsson offers for our customers."

Amr Alsaid, Head of Practice TV, Media, Consumer and Business Applications, South East Asia & Oceania says: "In a world where digital media consumption is transforming so dynamically, operators are constantly looking out for the best and latest applications and content for their customers. At Ericsson, we are always walking the extra mile to provide our customers with the most comprehensive end-to-end IPTV solutions and innovative services. And this award is an affirmation of our commitment to delivering the best to our customers."

As the undisputed leader in managed services, Ericsson has officially announced more than 100 contracts for managed services with operators worldwide since 2002, and is managing networks that together serve more than 410 million subscribers.

Ericsson is also recognized for its comprehensive, end-to-end IPTV solutions that help operators create new revenue streams while addressing customer demands for personalized media content in a broadband era.