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Tempest improves Magio digital television

Slovak Telekom has selected the supplier to modernise the core of its Magio digital television service, which it sells under the T-Com brand. Tempest, which won the tender, will provide programming services and its software division’s know-how to the multimedia operator. Tempest’s task is to integrate and modernise the core of the system onto an agreed-upon technology platform and create a framework for the further expansion of internet, mobile and IPTV digital television applications. Slovak Telekom customers will see benefits primarily in the form of simplified management of the system and new interactive services, which will substantially increase the convenience and capability of Magio digital television.

About Slovak Telekom
Slovak Telekom is the largest Slovak multimedia operator, with many years of experience and a responsible approach to business. Through its T-Com and T-Mobile brands, it offers household and corporate clients a comprehensive range of data and voice services, provided from a single source. The company brings international know-how, innovative solutions and state-of-the-art technology trends to the telecommunications marketplace. Slovak Telekom, a.s. is part of the international Deutsche Telekom Group. Its majority shareholder is Deutsche Telekom AG, which owns 51% of the company. Ownership by the Slovak Republic is represented by a 34% share held by the Slovak Ministry of Economy and a 15% share owned by the National Property Fund.About Slovak Telekom
Slovak Telekom is the largest Slovak multimedia operator, with many years of experience and a responsible approach to business. Through its T-Com and T-Mobile brands, it offers household and corporate clients a comprehensive range of data and voice services, provided from a single source. The company brings international know-how, innovative solutions and state-of-the-art technology trends to the telecommunications marketplace. Slovak Telekom, a.s. is part of the international Deutsche Telekom Group. Its majority shareholder is Deutsche Telekom AG, which owns 51% of the company. Ownership by the Slovak Republic is represented by a 34% share held by the Slovak Ministry of Economy and a 15% share owned by the National Property Fund.

About Tempest
Tempest is a leading provider of IT products and services. The company has 17 years experience and employs more than 250 professionals. Tempest provides consulting, IT integration, operations, support and management for IT infrastructure outsourcing, data management, software development, information systems security and IT services management. Since its founding, Tempest has achieved substantial partnerships and professional certifications with prominent foreign IT manufacturers such as Sun Microsystems, HP, IBM, Cisco Systems, Symantec, Oracle and Microsoft. Among its most notable clients are the Slovak Ministry of Culture, Orange Slovakia, Slovak Telekom, Tatra banka, Ľudová banka, Volksbank Slovakia, Stredoslovenská energetika, SPP, Slovnaft and the Slovak Ministry of Transport, Post and Telecommunications. Tempest ranks among the TOP 200 best non-financial firms in Slovakia. In 2009, the company recorded a turnover of €51 million, revenue growth of 39%, added value growth of 27%, 13% employment growth and a substantial rise in profits.