SINGAPORE -- 20 FEBRUARY 2001 --
JustLogin, an Application Service Provider (ASP) offering a
suite of office collaborative applications, announced today its two-pronged
strategy aimed at extending its reach in the Asia market. It will offer its
suite of employee-self-service applications to Asia's businesses and
organisations via direct sales and co-branding with Internet Service Providers
(ISPs).
"Partnering the ISPs will allow us to leverage on their existing
networks to extend our reach to the small and medium enterprises in the region,"
said Kwa Kim Chiong, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of JustLogin, "This
complements our direct sales approach which focuses on serving the multi-faceted
needs of the medium and large enterprises."
Together with the
announcement of its strategy for the Asia market, JustLogin also made known
AT&T Asia Pacific as one of its key customers in the region.
"We are
impressed with JustLogin's electronic leave system, and even at this early
stage, we are beginning to experience costs savings and increased productivity
in our human resources function," said Amelia Chan, Human Resources Director,
Remuneration & HRIS, of AT&T Asia Pacific. "Our intention is to enhance
the HR capability and operational efficiency of our offices across 13 countries,
and going electronic with our leave system is a starting point. In fact, it is
our strategic intent to engage JustLogin's services further, in developing and
implementing other web-based employee-self-service processes."
"To have
AT&T as one of our key customers is a strong endorsement of the strength of
our offerings. It is also a push for companies to leverage on technology to help
improve their businesses and productivity, " said Kwa.
To ensure
efficient and effective operations of the integrated solutions, AT&T Asia
Pacific and JustLogin will carry out the implementation for the 13 countries in
phases. JustLogin plans to roll out its application for AT&T Asia Pacific's
Japan office by March, following its successful rollout for the Singapore and
Hong Kong offices recently. The other countries in the pipeline include India,
China and Korea.
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About AT&T
Asia/Pacific
AT&T Asia/Pacific (www.ap.att.com) has a significant presence in
the region, with headquarters in Hong Kong and key offices in 13 countries and
economies. The company offers advanced communication services to governments,
businesses and consumers, which include voice, data, online and wireless.
AT&T has wireless joint ventures in India - Birla AT&T - and Taiwan
?FarEasTone. In addition, NTT Communications has acquired a 15 percent equity
interest in AT&T Global Network Services Japan, while NTT DoCoMo has entered
into a strategic alliance with AT&T Wireless to develop the next generation
of mobile multimedia services, and has assumed a 16 percent economic interest in
AT&T Wireless. Other significant investments in the region include a 25 per
cent stake in Shanghai Symphony Telecom ? the first ever Sino-foreign telecom
services joint venture, with Shanghai Telecom and Shanghai Information
Investment, and a 30 per cent stake in Japan Telecom together with British
Telecom (BT).
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include,
but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's plans, intentions and
expectations. Such statements are inherently subject to a variety of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected. These risks include increased levels of competition, shortages of
cellular handsets and other key equipment, restrictions on the Company's ability
to finance its growth and other factors. A more extensive discussion of the risk
factors that could impact these areas and the Company's overall business and
financial performance can be found in the Company's reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these concerns, investors and analysts
should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
About JustLogin
JustLogin, headquartered
in Singapore, offers a comprehensive suite of office collaborative applications
for the global business community. The applications-on-tap make it easier for
organisations to conduct internal surveys, apply for leave, manage office resources,
post announcements and news, carry out task scheduling, communicate, share
information and more -- anytime, anywhere.
JustLogin was a grand
finalist in the "Killer Application of the Year" category at the Internet World
Asia Industry Awards 2000.