Orange Business Services Expands Consulting and Integration Services to Deliver Microsoft Unified Communications

Orange is recognized within Microsoft`s Partner Network as a global systems
integrator with a unified communications voice and messaging specialization
PARIS--(Business Wire)--
Orange Business Services continues to invest in delivering unified
communications solutions to customers by expanding its global consulting and
integration services. Whether integrated with IP telephony or as a stand-alone
Microsoft solution, Orange provides customers with:

* consulting services: Orange Business Services will assess business and
technical requirements in order to design and implement Microsoft-based unified
communications solutions.
* integration services: We can integrate Microsoft-based unified communication
solutions within the customer`s IT and real-time services such as enterprise
telephony, mobility, voice, video and conferencing.

Key business benefits of Microsoft-based unified communications solutions
include: greater collaboration within and outside the company, reduced voice
costs, cost-per-user pricing with no capital investment, reduced travel, and
improved workflow resulting in increased worker productivity. Orange can adapt
the solution to a company`s unique requirements whether integrating on premise
or managed and hosted in our data center, with unified communications as a
service or a hybrid solution.

Companies can leverage Orange consulting expertise to design and implement
Microsoft unified communications, including Microsoft Enterprise Voice and
Conferencing based on Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. This reduces
the risk of a complex voice deployment, providing guidance on the best scenario
to achieve the customer`s requirements. Orange is also working with Microsoft to
test, validate and integrate Microsoft Office Communications Server Enterprise
Voice with Business Talk Global, a global voice VPN service.

"Orange Business Services provide an impressive combination of messaging, IP
voice and mobility expertise," said Betsy Frost, general manager Microsoft
Unified Communications Marketing, Microsoft Corp. "When combined with their
global network reach, flexible hosting capabilities and Microsoft Gold Partner
status, this represents significant value for large enterprises wanting to
implement unified communications."

Consulting and integration services complement the Business Together with
Microsoft portfolio of managed services from Orange which includes the latest
versions of unified communication and collaboration offerings: Microsoft
Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Microsoft
Office SharePoint Server 2007. Orange Business Services supports these services
with ITIL® standards-based service management ensuring secure and reliable
performance for an improved end-user experience.

"Multinational corporations need help removing complexity when integrating
communications within their organization to reduce costs while improving
business processes," said Didier Jaubert, senior vice president, Global
Services, Orange Business Services. "Our Microsoft consulting and integration
services enable our customers to leverage our expertise to unify their
communications to support business growth."

About Orange

Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world`s leading
telecommunications operators. With 126 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 has consolidated
sales of 53.5 billion euros (38.1 billion euros for the first nine months of
2009) and at Sept. 30, 2009, the Group had as customer base of 190 million
customers in 32 countries. These include 128.8 million mobile customers and 13.4
million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers worldwide. Orange is the number
three mobile operator and the number two provider of broadband Internet services
in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world
leaders in providing telecommunications 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
Erika Gelinard, +33 1 44 44 93 93
egelinard.ext@orange-ftgroup.com

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