Datacraft ensures smooth core network upgrade for Chevron-Unocal in Thailand

Datacraft has completed a two-month, US$1 million project to re-engineer the core network supporting the operations of Unocal in Thailand. This upgrade brings Unocal's network in line with the oil-giant's global IT standards and delivers improved performance and quality of service.

Datacraft secures multiphase converged communications project from New Zealand bank

Datacraft has won a five-year US$4.2 million contract from a leading financial service provider from New Zealand. The contract covers the multi-phase implementation of IP solutions across the enterprise together with on-going support for its unified communications infrastructure.

Daewoo Securities taps Datacraft for new branch network

Datacraft has won a breakthrough contract from Daewoo Securities, Korea's top stock broker and investment bank. The US$1.5 million contract is for Datacraft to design, build and support a new high-speed network to connect Daewoo Securities' 120 branch offices to its headquarters and data center.

Datacraft lays new foundation for Philippines' leading wireless service provider

Datacraft has secured a US$3.4 million contract from Philippines' leading wireless service provider. Under the one-year contract, Datacraft will re-engineer and support the distribution and core network elements that underpin the service provider's high-speed wireless broadband internet service.

Datacraft wins five-year service contract from leading bank in Malaysia

Datacraft has secured a five-year US$4.2 million contract from a leading bank in Malaysia to upgrade and support its network of off-premises automated (OPA) teller machines. Datacraft will migrate the branch and OPA network from Frame Relay circuits to a meshed IP VPN to increase availability and support value-added applications.

Datacraft delivers core boost to Siam Commercial Bank

Datacraft has completed an upgrade to the core network of Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank. This provides Thailand’s oldest bank with the performance and manageability that it requires to continue the aggressive expansion of its branch network. The core network upgrade represents a major step in the bank's infrastructure transformation project that aims to deliver innovative services for its customers.

Datacraft’s full year profit doubled for second successive year

Datacraft Asia closed the company's FY2006 on a strong note with full year profit doubling for the second successive year. Profit after-tax increased by 107% to US$21.2 million, excluding the one-time gain of US$5.2 million insurance settlement.

Datacraft rolls out Cisco Global Services Alliance for Asia Pacific

On 30 October 2006, Datacraft implemented the Cisco Global Services Alliance across Asia Pacific as part of a worldwide services agreement with Cisco. As the first collaboration to be implemented globally, the agreement builds upon Datacraft's legacy as the first and only Cisco Gold Certified channel partner in all the 13 countries it operates and reinforces the partnership and synergies that have developed over 15 years.

Datacraft wins Cisco Partners awards for outstanding performance

Datacraft Malaysia received the “Outstanding Leadership in Performance FY06 – Systems Integrator Partner” and the “Outstanding Leadership in Advanced Technology FY06”. Datacraft Taiwan was recognised for its outstanding performance in IPC and Commercial Markets.

Datacraft achieves Cisco Channel Client Satisfaction Excellence in seven countries

Datacraft achieved outstanding client satisfaction as part of Cisco's worldwide assessment process in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Client Satisfaction Excellence is the highest distinction a partner can achieve within the Cisco Channel Partner Program.

Datacraft Singapore conferred the Singapore Health Award - Bronze Award by Health Promotion Board

The award recognizes Datacraft Singapore's efforts towards a healthier work place. The Singapore HEALTH (Helping Employees Achieve Life-Time Health) Award gives national recognition to organisations with commendable Workplace Health Promotion programmes...

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Phua Kia Seng as Director, Commercial

Phua was appointed as Director Commercial, in October 2006 to lead the Group's commercial function in Finance, which includes contract negotiations and the bid process to ensure that contracts are commercially viable and the risks are properly addressed. Phua holds an MBA from University of Rochester, New York, and Bachelor in Economics from Wilmington College, Ohio, USA.

Seok Il Cho as General Manager of Korea

Cho joins Datacraft Korea in September 2006 as Country General Manager. Cho’s immediate past position was Country Manager, Wincor-Nixdorf Korea. He holds Bachelor and MBA degress from Yonsei University in Korea.

Raymund Del Val as General Manager of Philippines

Del Val joined Datacraft Philippines in July 2006. He brings with him more than 22 years of knowledge and experience in management, sales and marketing in the IT and Telecom industry. Del Val is an MBA graduate at De La Salle University and also holds a Masters Degree in Economics under the Strategic Business Economics Program with the University of Asia & the Pacific (UA&P).