Infonet Implements Global MPLS IP Network for Lloyd's Register

El Segundo, Calif, United States, Wednesday, May 19, 2004 (Business Wire India)--Infonet Services Corporation (NYSE:IN), a leading provider of global communications services for multinationals, Monday announced the signing of a multi-year contract with Lloyd's Register, an independent risk management organization. Under the terms of the agreement, Infonet is replacing Lloyd's Register's current global frame relay network with an Infonet managed MPLS-enabled IP VPN Secure wide area network, which will be providing secure, cost-effective global communications to more than 50 of the Company's sites throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas.

In making the decision to partner with Infonet for its communications needs, Lloyd's Register highlighted Infonet's ability to deliver a scalable and secure global network that improves both the performance and accessibility of Lloyd's Register in-house systems and mission-critical e-business applications. Lloyd's Register also recognized the ability of Infonet's Mobility Services to address its requirement for anytime, anywhere secure remote network access for mobile employees.

"The portfolio of services that Infonet offered was superior to other providers, and they came with the adaptability and flexibility we required," said Phil Young, commercial manager, Lloyd's Register. "Infonet's consultative approach helped to reassure us that there would be no concerns regarding the quality and reliability of the network, and the team delivered on its promise to roll out the solution on time. Additionally, the flexibility of our new global network will enable us to introduce new applications such as videoconferencing and additional mobile/wireless connectivity to meet the future needs of our users."

"We are naturally delighted to have secured this prestigious contract against other established names in the global communications industry," commented Robert Cavan, managing director of Infonet UK. "Infonet has proven that it understands and can meet the requirements of multinational companies such as Lloyd's Register, who depend on secure, reliable and accessible networks."

About Lloyd's Register: Lloyd's Register is an independent risk management organization. Members of the Lloyd's Register Group provide services to help clients achieve their business goals, while optimizing safety and quality and preserving the environment. Expertise and activities cover shipping, oil and gas, railways, and other land-based industries.

The organization was founded in London in 1760 to survey merchant ships and 'classify' them according to their condition, and classification is still the principal activity in the marine sector. The Lloyd's Register Group operates independently of any government or other body and is non-profit distributing. It has around 200 offices worldwide and 5,000 employees.

About Infonet: Infonet Services Corporation, known for its quality of service, is a leading provider of managed network communications services for nearly 3,000 multinational entities.

Employing a unique consultative approach, Infonet offers integrated solutions optimizing the complex relationship between enterprise applications and the global network. Extensive project management capabilities are the foundation for the services and solution offerings (broadband, Internet, intranet, multimedia, videoconferencing, wireless/remote access, local provisioning, application and consulting services) positioning Infonet as a single-source partner for multinational entities. In particular, Infonet IP VPN solutions offer multinationals a unique combination of Private and Public IP services as well as a full set of Managed Security and Mobility Services.

Rated "Best in Class" overall in Telemark's survey of Global Managed Data Network Services, Infonet has also won "Best Customer Care" and "Best Carrier" at the World Communication Awards. Founded in 1970, Infonet owns and operates The World Network(R), accessible from more than 180 countries, and provides local service support in over 70 countries and territories.

Infonet's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange 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.

CONTACT: Infonet Services Corporation Alex Rassey, +1-310-335-1144 Corporate Marketing, email: alex_rassey@infonet.com or Stacie Hime, +1-310-335-2875, Industry Analysts email: stacie_hime@infonet.com or Ruder Finn Alicia Dollard, +1-212-593-6343 Public Relations/Media email: dollarda@ruderfinn.com