Makati City. April 3, 2009. Blue Media Communications and IP Converge Data
Center, Inc., the information technology & telecommunications division of
publicly listed IPVG Corp. (PSE:IP), announced today a strategic partnership
focused on the fast-growing wireless communications and security market.

 

The partnership covers two key agreements – Resellership and Licensing. As
Channel partners, IPC and Blue Media will be able to promote and resell each
company’s bandwidth and internet connectivity services. IPC will leverage on
Blue Media’s Broadband Wireless technology to address varying customer
needs. Blue Media, on the other hand, shall capitalize on IP-Converge’s high
bandwidth and redundant IP network to enhance internet solutions offerings
to its customers. 

 

Under the licensing agreement, IP-Converge will be able to offer Blue
Media’s wireless broadband and security systems to its customers. Its
advanced security technology uses the internet, among others, as one of its
transport medium to transmit security footage and images to a Command and
Control Center in real-time while providing 100% video recording of all
cameras. Available either vehicle-mounted or stand-alone, this technology
offers greater mobility and wider area coverage. 

 

“Telecommunications customers have very specific requirements so it is
imperative for us to provide more options that suit their budget and
operational needs,” says Percival de los Reyes, SVP-Managed Data Services,
IP-Converge. “Our partnership with Blue Media will help us implement our
go-to-market strategy by diversifying our product line and promote wireless
technology.”

 

Blue Media is engaged in the provisioning of services specifically designed
for government entities, large enterprises, and services networking
communities using new and reliable wireless technology. According to Rico
Abarentos, President and CEO of Blue Media Communications, "Market demand
for high quality, wireless broadband and security service is growing and the
combined expertise of IP-Converge and Blue Media raises the bar on
excellence and service for the industry. This partnership represents a great
opportunity to benefit our communities and growth for both businesses.”

 

IP-Converge is a regional data center whose core competency is managed data
services particularly server co-location, connectivity services, network
security and Disaster recovery with data centers in Makati, Singapore and
Hong Kong and points-of-presence in the United States and United Kingdom.
IPC is the only wholly-owned Filipino company with direct peering with the
Hong Kong Internet Exchange (HKIX) and multiple routes to Singapore.

 

 

About IP-Converge

 

IP-Converge is an Information Technology & Telecommunications (IT&T)
company, providing a wide array of managed data services and business
solutions at international standards. An ISO 9001:2000 Certified company,
IP-Converge currently operates carrier-neutral, telco-grade Internet Data
Center and network facilities in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore,
and provides a variety of business solutions and services to local and
international enterprises. 

 

A wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly listed IPVG Corp. (PSE: IP), the
foundation of the company's business is centered on customer satisfaction
through high-quality, on time delivery and through a personalized,
"boutique" approach to clients. For more information, visit
www.ip-converge.com <http://www.ip-converge.com/> .  

 

 

About BlueMedia Communications

 

Blue Media is a communications company that offers services such as
intelligent connectivity through the use of wireless technology systems and
services. Its expertise lies in the ability to efficiently design and
implement wireless network infrastructures suitable to the needs of its
customers, resulting in cost-effective investments. 

 

Blue Media is a 100% Filipino-owned company with global partners who are
leaders in the wireless broadband and security business. For further
information, visit www.bluemediacomm.com <http://www.bluemediacomm.com/>  or
email sales@bluemediacomm.com

 

Press Contacts:

 
Sheila Rada                                                       Niño Valmonte

Corporate Communications Manager, IPVG Corp.                      Marketing Manager, IP-Converge

9764784 loc. 4788                                                 9764784 loc. 4213

sheila.rada@ipvg.com                                              nino.valmonte@ip-converge.com