Tieto to provide new generation data centre services in Moscow

Tieto Corporation PRESS RELEASE 17 June 2010 at 11.00 am EET Tieto provides latest IT services in the market to its current and new customers in Russia. The data centre in Moscow is equipped with newest technology that makes it possible to offer Cloud and SaaS (Software as a Service) services starting from June, 30th, 2010. Today Tieto is bringing to the Russian market a totally new service concept based on its Cloud, SaaS and capacity services. Tieto's services are based on new technologies such as partitioning and virtualisation. Server and storage environments can be virtually provisioned and optimised for each business application, based on the availability, performance and business resumption requirements. Tieto's services include solutions for processing and storage capacity using market leading technologies. The required capacity is measured and planned based on the business application's actual needs. Capacity solution is scalable, giving the customer maximum agility and adaptability. On top of the capacity services Tieto offers services for application operations as well as connectivity, security, back-up and restoring. Tuomo Summanen, Country manager of Tieto Russia and CIS, says: "New services in Moscow follow Tieto's strategic plan to expand in Russia. To buy capacity based on real time business needs adds flexibility and frees our customers from capital investment. Key to success is in today´s modern business agility and cloud service model which enables companies to use the best combination of latest technology platforms without worrying about the competence or capital requirements. Tieto will operate as enterprise cloud integrator providing secure cloud services, connection to company's legacy systems and also making best public cloud services available in a safe way". Tieto has invested in building new, energy efficient data centres in its main market areas: Finland, Sweden and Russia. The company is currently building new data centres in the Stockholm and Helsinki area. In addition to energy efficiency, the key requirements set for the new data centres are security and as efficient as possible use of green energy solutions. For further information, please contact: Roman Sulitsky, Senior Sales Manager, Tieto Russia and CIS, phone +7 916 706 6270, roman.sulitsky@tieto.com Veli Pirttiaho, Senior Vice President, Head of IT Services Russia, phone + 79164657837, veli.pirttiaho@tieto.com Karina Gloukhareva, Head of Marketing and Communications, Tieto Russia, phone +79852885606, karina.gloukhareva@tieto.com TIETO CORPORATION DISTRIBUTION Principal media Tieto is an IT service company providing IT, R&D and consulting services. With approximately 17 000 experts, we are among the leading IT service companies in Northern Europe and the global leader in selected segments. We specialize in areas where we have the deepest understanding of our customers' businesses and needs. Our superior customer centricity and expertise in digital services set us apart from our competitors. www.tieto.com [HUG#1424420]