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Ericsson takes over field-operation services from Romtelecom

Romanian Times

About 400 Romtelecom staff will join Ericsson from January next year, following signature of a five-year managed-services agreement with that firm, the company announced today (Weds).

Telecommunications operator Romtelecom outsources field-operation services to boost efficiency and cut costs.

Romtelecom CEO Yorgos Ioannidis said: "This strategic partnership is in line with our commitments to become an even more-efficient operator and to continue to launch new and innovative voice, data, broadband internet and television services for our subscribers."

The contract marks the first managed-services deal for Ericsson in Romania. Ericsson will be responsible for corrective and preventive field maintenance of switching and power systems.

Ericsson is a leading provider of technology and services to telecommunications operators, while Romtelecom is one of Romania's most-important telecommunications operators.

Internet fraud involving sale of a laptop
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Twenty-five people accused of real-estate fraud
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BCR launches real estate portal
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Romania´s foreign exchange reserves dropped by 26mn euros in August
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Man in hospital after TV explodes
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Holender gets ORF job after ATV axe
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Romania´s GDP up by 0.3 per cent in Q2
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