Dufry Signs 4-Year Global Agreement for Wide Area Network Services with Orange Business Services

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Mon May 11, 2009 9:00am EDT

Will Improve Efficiencies and Cut Costs with Global Data Center Consolidation
and Standardized Platform
PARIS & ZURICH--(Business Wire)--
Dufry, a leading global travel retailer with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland,
and with operations in 41 countries, has signed a 4-year global agreement for
Wide Area Network (WAN) services. The global WAN will support Dufry in its
efforts to consolidate data centers in order to improve efficiencies and cut
costs. 

With more than 11,200 employees, Dufry operates worldwide more than 1,000 shops
located at airports, cruise liners, seaports, and other tourist locations. With
the services agreement signed with Orange Business Services, Dufry can
consolidate its ICT and benefits from one global data center in Switzerland. 

Given the 41 countries in which Dufry operates, it is imperative to have a
reliable and stable global WAN at a fair price. 

Dufry CIO Peter Östling said: "With the MPLS WAN provided by Orange Business
Services, we really can save money and profit from not only a stable network but
also from the global know-how, coverage and experience Orange has." 

Peter Moebius, vice president and country manager, Orange Business Services
Switzerland is pleased to have Dufry as customer: "We showcased an in-depth
understanding of Dufry`s most critical needs and provided with our solution not
only a global data centre consolidation, but also a standardized platform." 

About Dufry

Dufry Ltd (SWX: DUFN) is a leading global travel retailer operating more than
1,000 duty-free and duty-paid shops in airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway
stations and downtown tourist areas. 

Dufry South America Ltd. (BOVESPA: DUFB11) is a subsidiary of Dufry AG and is
listed on the Brazilian and Luxemburg stock exchanges. 

Dufry employs around 11,200 people. The company, headquartered in Basel,
Switzerland, operates in 41 countries in Europe, North America, Central America
& Caribbean, South America, Asia and Africa. 

About Orange

Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world`s leading
telecommunications operators. With 123 million customers, the Orange brand now
covers Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries
where the Group operates. At the end of 2008, France Telecom had consolidated
sales of 53.5 billion euros (12.7 billion euros for the first quarter of 2009)
and at March 31, 2009, the Group had a customer base of almost 184 million
customers in 30 countries. These include 123 million mobile customers worldwide
and 13 million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers in Europe. Orange is the
number three mobile operator and the number one provider of broadband Internet
services in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the
world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational
companies. 

The Group's strategy, which is characterized by a strong focus on innovation,
convergence and effective cost management, aims to establish Orange as an
integrated operator and benchmark for new telecommunications services in Europe.
Today the Group remains focused on its core activities as a network operator,
while working to develop its position in new growth activities. To meet customer
expectations, the Group strives to provide products and services that are simple
and user-friendly, while maintaining a sustainable and responsible business
model that can be adapted to the requirements of a fast-paced and changing
eco-system. 

France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A) and on the
New York Stock Exchange. 

For more information: www.orange.com, www.francetelecom.com,
www.orange-business.com

Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material
are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services Limited, Orange
France or France Telecom.





Orange Business Services - Global, Europe and Asia Pacific
Press contacts
Frédéric Gielec, +33 1 46 46 2189
frederic.gielec@orange-ftgroup.com
or
Orange Business Services - Americas
Elizabeth Mayeri, +1-212-251-2086
elizabeth.mayeri@orange-ftgroup.com
or
Orange
Bertrand Deronchaine, +33 1 44 44 93 93
bertrand.deronchaine@orange-ftgroup.com
or
Georgina Hart, +44 77 309 896 93
georgina.hart@orange-ftgroup.com
or
Erika Gelinard, +33 1 44 44 93 93
egelinard.ext@orange-ftgroup.com



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