3 September, 2002

Arcnet6
NTT MSC Launches IPv6 Commercial Services in Malaysia
Sharing the Global Internet Advancement with Customers

NTT MSC is pleased to announce that it is ready to offer next-generation Internet IPv6 commercial services under the Arcnet6 product name in Malaysia today. In conjunction with its parent company, NTT Communications, the leading Global IP Company, NTT MSC will offer a broad array of IPv6 solutions which includes Native IPv6 Interconnectivity, IPv6 over IPv4 Tunneling,
IPv6 Web-hosting, and IPv6 Co-location Services. This strategic and extensive IPv6 service launch of Arcnet6 will mark
the revolutionary move of the advanced protocol in Malaysia and drive the diffusion of IPv6 within local IT community.

IPv6 is short for Internet Protocol Version 6, designed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to replace the current version of Internet Protocol, Version 4. IPv6 is designed to address the number of problems in IPv4 and introduce many
new improvements to cater for the future of the Internet. Among these enhancements include:

§ Larger IP address range. IPv4 address exhaustion is predicted to happen between 2005 and 2011;

    Improved routing efficiency and quality of service (QoS);
    Network auto-configuration;
    In-built security extensions;
    Mobility support.

NTT MSC has been pioneering the IPv6 development locally since July 1999, when the company setup IPv6 R&D activities
atits headquarters in the nation's information and communications technology nucleus, Cyberjaya. NTT MSC is also the first Internet Service Provider to introduce commercial IPv6 technology in Malaysia. It has the utmost strength required to combine the innovative global Internet protocol and commercial services, reaching out and benefiting local customers at reasonable
and affordable prices.

"Foreseeing the imminent demand on IP addresses from Internet users, IPv6 will undoubtedly replace the current IPv4 standard gradually. Since business opportunities on broadband and wireless communications such as DSL, wireless local loops/
hotspots, m-commerce, and soon 3G mobile telephony, are emerging these days, utilizing more IP addresses and quality protocol will be a necessity. We believe that it is the prime time for enterprises to gear up for the advent of the next generation IP technology," said Mr. Hiromitsu Honda, CEO/President of NTT MSC. "NTT MSC is committed to offering the most advanced, cost-effective, and secure Internet platform for businesses here in Malaysia. The introduction of IPv6 services and various
high-end network security measures further demonstrates our commitment to this and our activities here in Cyberjaya. Arcnet6 is a locally-developed service which is 'Made in Cyberjaya' and is in line with the Malaysian Government vision to make Malaysia a major global hub for communications and multimedia information services," he added.

With regard to the Arcnet6 service profile, there are currently 3 main services: IPv6 Interconnectivity, IPv6 Web hosting,
and IPv6 Co-location Services:

IPv6 interconnectivity to Arcnet6 is offered via either native IPv6 interconnectivity or IPv4 over IPv6 tunneling technology.
Via tunneled services customers can easily upgrade their existing network equipment to support dual-IP stacks. This enables the use of both IPv4 and IPv6, and can be seen as one of the steps towards IPv6 transition and migration.

IPv6 Web hosting and Co-location Services are introduced to cater for current users on a global IPv6 network infrastructure. Through IPv6 capable hosting or co-location services, customers' web sites are now capable to be viewed by Internet surfers with IPv6 addresses. NTT MSC will introduce more IPv6 services in the future when available.

"Corporations nowadays are facing a new era of challenges and opportunities. If you do not endeavor to grasp the ample opportunity, market capture seems beyond control. NTT MSC hopes that there is a strong interest in Malaysia for early adopters in IPv6. There is much advantage to gain in these early stages in terms of IPv6 awareness, experience, and transition preparation " Mr. Honda added.

Should this information be relevant to your business or if you have a need for IPv6, please visit our booth at the ACM 2002 Expo from 3-6 September 2002 at The Mines, Kuala Lumpur.

For further information, kindly contact follows;

Corporate Department,
NTT MSC Sdn.Bhd.
No:43000, Jalan APEC, 63000 Cyberjaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA
TEL: 03-8311-2000
FAX: 03-8311-2090