The Telecommunications Bridge between East and West:The Case of Cyprus :The Telecommunications Bridge between East and West:The Case of Cyprus June 2007


Cyprus: an advantageous location:Positioned at a strategic location in the Eastern Mediterranean at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, Cyprus serves as a bridge between the European Union and the Middle East... Area: 9,250 square km Population: 800,0000 ASIA AFRICA EUROPE Cyprus: an advantageous location


Introduction to CYTA,the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority:Introduction to CYTA,the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority Public Utility Organisation, established by Law The major entity authorized to provide national & international communications in the Republic of Cyprus Board Appointed by Council of Ministers Accountable to Council of Ministers through the Minister of Finance Board comprises Chairman Vice-Chairman Seven Members


Slide 4:Introduction to CYTA,the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (cont…) CYTA takes full advantage of the strategic geographical location of the island Number of DELs (analogue): 380,000 Number of ISDN lines: 25,000 (64kbps channels: 81,000) GSM mobile subscribers: 780,000 Dial-up internet users: 40,000 Broadband customers: 85,000 i-choice (high-speed internet): 60,000 mivision (IPTV): 5,000 i-choice & mivision : 20,000 Number of CYTA employees: 2,455


Slide 5:Introduction to CYTA,the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (cont…) FINANCIAL RESULTS 2005 Revenue from services: CY£ 231 millions (approx USD 538 millions) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortizations (EBITDA): CY£ 72 millions Surplus from services: CY£18 millions EBITDA margin: 31% Reserves: CY£ 210 millions


International Organisations:International Organisations ITU CTO ETSI ETNO ETIS EURESCOM EFQM ENPM ATM Forum C7 Forum GSM MoU Assoc. EADP ERWG MEDRET OSS/ICDS Forum ITFF/ITTS Forum CYTA is member and actively participates in many International and European Organisations such as:


CYTA International Network:CYTA International Network Switching Systems Nicosia International Telephone Exchange Limassol International Telephone Exchange IP/MPLS Node (CYTANET/CytaWorld.Net) Transmission Systems Submarine Fibre Optic Cable Systems Satellite Telecommunications Network Network Management and Support Systems


CYTA International Network (cont…):LEV (MINERVA) KΙNIRAS (MINERVA) Nicosia Paphos Limassol Larnaca MAKARIOS Troodos TEFKROS Ayia Napa Pentaskhinos Yeroskipos CADMOS BEIRUT (LEBANON) CIOS ISRAEL APHRODITE 2 UGARIT TARTOUS (SYRIA) CHANIA (CRETE) ERMIS Paralimni SEA ME WE 3 ITALY & ISRAEL MINERVA CYTA International Network (cont…)


Slide 9:A new submarine fibre optic cable system is under development… Building on existing relationship with Telecom Italia Sparkle via the Med Nautilus and LEV submarine cable systems Fully operational by December 2007 MINERVA: a New Cable Sub-system LEV Kiniras New segment Extensions to Europe and beyond Terrestrial segment Med Nautilus Mazara Catania Yeroskipos Pentaskinos Extensions to Middle East, Far East and beyond Branching Unit MINERVA Subsystem


Slide 10:CADMOS, UGARIT and BERYTAR cable systems have been upgraded to form a self-healing ring Mutual restoration facilities are provided between the systems The CADMOS - UGARIT - BERYTAR Ring UGARIT Extension to Europe and beyond CADMOS Tartus Pentaskinos CADMOS - UGARIT - BERYTAR Ring Beirut (Jeideh) BERYTAR ALETAR to Jordan to Alexandria Beirut (Ras-Beirut) terrestrial terrestrial


Submarine Cable Systems:Submarine Cable Systems Worldwide connection: SEA ME WE 3, operated 1999 co-owner in transatlantic cable systems (e.g. TAT-12/13, TAT-14) co-owner in regional systems worldwide (e.g. ARIANE 2, CELTIC, SAT3/WASC/SAFE) To Greece and beyond (East & West Europe) APHRODITE 2, operated 1994 To Israel: CIOS, operated 1994


Submarine Cable Systems (cont…):Submarine Cable Systems (cont…) To Syria: UGARIT, operated 1995 To Lebanon: CADMOS, operated 1995 To Israel and Italy: LEV, operated January 1999 Interconnected via MINERVA, 2007 Black Sea (Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia) BSFOCS, operated September 2001 Major Investors: ARMENTEL, BTC, CYTA, OTE, UKRTELECOM & WESTELCOM


Slide 13:Submarine Cable Systems (cont…) CytaGlobal has developed an extensive submarine fibre optic cable network in the Eastern Mediterranean basin, employing state of the art technology and full restoration to connect Cyprus with neighbouring countries and international networks beyond… CytaGlobal is continuously evaluating the connection of Cyprus to other planned optical submarine networks the world over Provides consultation, integration, administration, restoration and central billing services, for submarine cable systems on a global scale


Slide 14:Submarine Cable Systems (cont…) APHRODITE-2 ALETAR SMW-3 ARIANE-2 LEV SMW-2 SMW-3 SMW-2 UGARIT


Satellite Systems:Satellite Systems Cyprus: a strategically situated telecommunications gateway unique geographic position view of major satellite orbital arcs excellent cable infrastructure, offering global connectivity Two Earth Station Sites: MAKARIOS and ERMIS with a total complement of more than 20 antennae Major Satellite Earth Stations with: INTELSAT, EUTELSAT, NSS, ASIASAT, SES, INTERSPUTNIK, ARABSAT


Satellite Systems (cont..):Satellite Systems (cont..) IRIS Gateway Satellite Services Ltd CYTA wholly-owned subsidiary company Offers Turnaround Services between the world’s most popular satellites (DVB platform provided) IRIS facilities co-located at CYTA’s teleports In association with partners, CYTA makes available VSAT Services providing Pan-African coverage with single high power C-band beam, high power Ku-band spot beams over Western Asia and Middle East and Pan-European coverage with single high power Ku-band beam


…extensive satellite coverage :…extensive satellite coverage ArabSat 2A Intelsat 10-02 Eutelsat AsiaSat 2 Intelsat 904


Global Internet Connectivity: International ISPs Peering Agreements KPN, UK via SMW3 SEABONE, Italy via Med Nautilus C-NAP SEABONE, Italy via SMW3 PCCW, UK via Med Nautilus KPN, UK via Med Nautilus National ISPs CytaNet Retail CytaGlobal Hellas ΑΕ Global Internet Connectivity Cyta UK Ltd


Slide 19:Cyta UK Ltd CytaGlobal Hellas AE Cyprus GytaNet IP-MPLS Network


CytaWorld.Net: Global IP - MPLS:CytaWorld.Net: Global IP - MPLS Global IP-MPLS connectivity Major nodes in Nicosia, Athens (CytaGlobal Hellas AE) and London (CYTA UK Ltd), with international extensions Integrating voice, data and video into a single global network Secure, flexible, scalable broadband network Services provided via CytaWorld.Net include MPLS-VPNs, IP Transit, VoIP


International Network Traffic Management:International Network Traffic Management According to ITU-T Rec. E.410 – E.415 Provides real-time international network monitoring performance, best-cost-routing and statistics Enables rapid corrective action, by applying Network Traffic Management Controls Objective: to manage the international voice network, and maximise Quality-of-Service and ASR


International Network Statistics:International Network Statistics International PSTN/ISDN Circuits : 5,900 Countries with Direct Routes : 48 Countries and Territories with IDD Service : 240 Number of Operators with Direct Routes : 63 Global Internet connectivity (STM-1): 14 Direct 64 Kbps signalling links (SS No7 ) : 62 GSM International Roaming (networks): 341 International private leased 2Mbps circuits: 455 International transit leased 2Mbps circuits: 826


A few of the products currently being offered by CYTA on a nationwide basis:A few of the products currently being offered by CYTA on a nationwide basis Basic Telephony & ISDN GSM Mobile Telephony Private Leased Line Services High-speed internet via ADSL IPTV and Video-on-demand Videoconferencing Voice Mail Services, Audiotex E-commerce ATM, FR, IP-VPNs Maritime, Civil Aviation & Radio/TV Broadcasting Facilities


International/Carrier Services & Products:International/Carrier Services & Products Wholesale Voice Products (including IFS/UIFN) Dedicated Transit Connections Capacity Transfer (cable, satellite) Internet Connectivity Signalling Transfer Facilities Cable Restoration Facilities Co-location & Outsourcing Services International Private Leased Circuits Satellite Turn-Around Services & VSAT Services Submarine Cable Consultancy Services ATM / FR Private Virtual Circuits IP-MPLS Virtual Private Networks


Slide 25:Cyprus Hub Objective …to establish itself as the most important regional telecommunications and information technology hub in the Eastern Mediterranean CytaGlobal’s Implementation Strategy Enhance/extend its telecom infrastructure globally, by participating in regional & international projects Introduce, promote and support superior products and services Offer flexible and economical solutions in the Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, and Middle East Set-up Points-of-Presence and wholly owned subsidiaries, in Greece, UK and elsewhere


European Union:European Union Cyprus has had an association agreement with European Union since 1.6.1973 Telecommunications Market in Cyprus fully liberalised since 1.1.2003 Tax reform (in effect as from 1.1.2003): conforms with European Union regulations and OECD requirements maintains Cyprus’ competitiveness as an International Business Centre enhances Cyprus’ attractiveness as a suitable jurisdiction for holding international companies Full member of European Union on 1.5.2004


European Union ( cont…):European Union ( cont…) CYTA is committed to support and to provide infrastructure and services to the academic institutions in Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean, in collaboration with the University of Cyprus CYTA participates with other East Mediterranean Telecom operators in EU development programs such as MEDA and EUMEDIS Cyprus serves as a bridge between the European Union and the Middle East...


Slide 28:Cyprus, a Centre for International Business Strategic Location, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa Member of UN and its Specialised Agencies Member of Council of Europe, Organisation of Security and Co-operation in Europe and Commonwealth High GDP (PPP) per capita (2006): US$ 22,700 Open Free Market Economy Fiscal and other Incentives for Investors


Slide 29:Cyprus, a Centre of International Business (cont…) Modern and efficient legal, accounting and banking services Highly educated, versatile and skilled work force Economy driven by thriving Tourist and Service sectors Since 1/10/2004, FDI Policy is fully liberalized for both EU and non EU nationals, in most sectors of the economy International Financial and Business Centre 1,200 International Business Corporations (IBCs) 6th leading maritime nation in the world 30 foreign Banks


Slide 30:Conclusions CYTA co-owns, operates and has access to global and regional cable and satellite network systems is committed to meeting the area's ever expanding telecommunications needs and business goals via a portfolio of competitively priced and flexible products has evolved into a keen, customer driven enterprise is well equipped with the necessary resources to undertake regional projects in co-operation with EU, other international bodies and interested companies


Slide 31:Conclusions ( cont…) CYTA, through active involvement in international communications, has acquired high international reputation won the trust of neighbouring countries developed superb regional and global connectivity established itself as the major provider of capacity, services and solutions in the Eastern Mediterranean region and beyond Cyprus has developed as the most important regional telecommunications and information technology hub in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the bridge between the EU and the Middle East


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