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To: JakeStraw who wrote (204)	5/20/2003 1:11:26 PM
From: JakeStraw	Respond to of 241

Infonet and Bobst Group SA Extend Ten-Year Relationship Tuesday May 20, 8:03 am ET International Equipment Manufacturer Uses Customised Infonet MPLS-Enabled IP VPN Across Three Continents biz.yahoo.com BERN, Switzerland & EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2003--Infonet Services Corporation (NYSE:IN), a leading provider of global communications services for multinationals, today announces the successful extension of the global data communications network contract with Bobst Group SA, one of the world's leading manufacturers of equipment for the packaging and printing industries. Under the terms of the four-year agreement, Infonet will provide Bobst with a customised MPLS-enabled IP VPN network, bringing together 22 sites in Europe, Asia, North America and South America. With more than thirty affiliated companies around the globe, Bobst Group serves the worldwide solid board, corrugated board and flexible packaging industries. As Bobst's international growth escalated the need for a more robust and comprehensive data communications network, the company chose to stay with Infonet due to its ability to provide competitive pricing without compromising quality. "We can absolutely rely on Infonet's services, their commitment to client service and straightforward business approach," said Jorg Muller, head of Information Technology (IT) at Bobst Group. "Over the years Infonet has continued to expand and develop its service offerings, allowing us to depend on these solutions to meet all of our network requirements." The enhanced MPLS IP VPN service provides Bobst with a secure and reliable private network that streamlines costs and ensures seamless connection to offices worldwide. In addition, Infonet will provide mobile solutions to over 700 Bobst employees. "We are extremely happy to build on our successful ten-year relationship and continue to provide Bobst with a customised network and attentive client support," said Joseph Nancoz, Chief Executive Officer at Infonet Switzerland.