Infonet Provides Global ERP Network for Paul Hartmann AG; Company Provides Europe's Leading Medical Products Supplier with Network Services Across 25 Countries

Business Wire, Feb 20, 2002

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FRANKFURT, Germany & EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2002

Infonet Services Corporation (NYSE:IN) (FSE:IN), a leading provider of global communications for multinationals, today announced that Paul Hartmann AG (Hartmann), one of Europe's leading medical and surgical product suppliers, has selected Infonet to manage the consolidation of their international data communications services linking multiple locations in 25 countries, including Singapore, the U.S., Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain. This strategic communications initiative supports Hartmann's conversion to a global SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

With close to one billion Euro in revenues in 2001, Hartmann staffs more than 10,000 employees and has wholly-owned subsidiary representation in 25 countries worldwide. The Hartmann brand consists of 12 different product lines, ranging from first aid and diagnostic products to bandages and baby care items.

To avoid the cost of installing and maintaining separate ERP systems in individual countries, Hartmann installed a centralized SAP system in Heidenheim, Germany. In order to successfully manage this undertaking, Hartmann required a vendor who could provide comprehensive global reach, coupled with secure access to support their extensive global requirements.

According to Eugen Grossegesse, Manager, International Networks at Hartmann, "Our international operations currently generate more than half of our revenue. With this rapid growth, having a global network designed to deliver optimal performance for our mix of enterprise applications is extremely critical for our organization."

After a comprehensive review of five potential suppliers, Infonet was selected to provide the communication requirements for Hartmann's SAP rollout in Heidenheim. "Infonet's reliable international data network allows our systems to perform seamlessly and without interruption," Grossegesse said. "After reviewing several suppliers, only Infonet provided the widest reach, the proven track record and the favorable price-performance ratio we were seeking. As a global company, we can rely on Infonet's ability to deliver a safe and secure exchange of essential corporate data across multiple platforms to our worldwide offices," he concluded.

"We are pleased to have been selected to be the global network partner of Paul Hartmann, especially against such intensive competition," commented Micheline Wens, Manager of Infonet Network Services Deutschland GmbH. "This win underlines the success of our business model as our multinational clients continue to rely on Infonet's worldwide reach, innovative technology and flexible solutions to streamline their global networks."

About Hartmann

Hartmann is one of the leading European companies in its branch of industry with a consolidated sales revenue of about one billion Euro (one US$ billion) in 2000 and employing more than 10,000 people. Hartmann's surgical and hygiene products are used in hospitals, doctor's practices, the community, first aid and in the general care of the elderly. Hartmann's surgical and hygiene range account for roughly two thirds of the total turnover.

Over the last few decades the program has been extended to include a selection of modern consumer items. These include Bel Cotton Wool, Ria Panty Shields and Fixies Disposable Nappies, and together make Hartmann one of Europe's leading manufacturers of health care and hygiene products. Hartmann comprises of several wholly-owned subsidiaries in 25 countries and other joint venture operations.

About Infonet

Infonet Services Corporation is a leading provider of value-added global communications services to over 2,600 multinational clients. Infonet provides innovative network-based solutions customized to best support the business needs of our clients.

Employing a unique consultative approach, Infonet offers integrated solutions that leverage our expertise in optimizing the complex relationship between enterprise applications and the global network. Our extensive project management capabilities are the foundation for the services that comprise our solution offerings (broadband, Internet, intranet, multimedia, remote and local access, provisioning, application and consulting services) positioning Infonet as the ideal single-source partner for multinationals.

Recently rated "Best in Class" overall in Telemark's latest survey of Global Managed Data Network Services, Infonet has also won "Best Customer Care" and "Best Carrier" at the World Communication Awards. Infonet owns and operates The World Network(R), accessible from more than 180 countries, and provides local service support in nearly 70 countries and territories.

Founded in 1970, Infonet's stock is traded on the New York and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges under the symbol IN. Additional information about the company is available at www.infonet.com.

Safe Harbor Statement: Infonet may have made forward-looking statements in this release. These statements, if any, are based on information available to the company as of the date of this release and Infonet undertakes no duty to update the information to take account of later events. The accuracy of our forward-looking statements will also be affected by the strength of the market for Infonet products and services, competition, the timely transitioning of new business opportunities to Infonet's network and the effect of currency fluctuation. Investors should bear these risk factors in mind as well as those elaborated on in Infonet's 10K, 10-Qs and other recent filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents are available through the investor relations portion of Infonet's web site at www.infonet.com.