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Press Release - Another European success for INTRASOFT International New 1.8 million EUR contract in Portugal

Luxembourg, March 8, 2012 - The European Maritime Safety Agency -based in Lisbon, Portugal- awarded a 1.8 million EUR contract to INTRASOFT International for the maintenance of the vessel traffic monitoring and information system ‘SafeSeaNet', highlighting INTRASOFT's International prominent position as a provider of IT Services to European Institutions and Member States.

 INTRASOFT International will provide support to EMSA on monitoring over 20,000 vessels acrossEuropeand worldwide, early identification and emergency response to accidents, oil-pollution response, satellite monitoring and long-range identification and tracking of vessels.

 SafeSeaNet is a vessel traffic monitoring and information system, established by the European Maritime Safety Agency, in order to enhance port and maritime security, marine environment protection and efficiency of maritime traffic and transport. It was established as a centralised European platform for maritime data exchange, linking together maritime authorities from acrossEurope, and is based on information gathered and shared through the Automatic Identification System (AIS), Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) and Maritime/Marine Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC).

 Mr. Athanassios Kotsis, CEO of INTRASOFT International commented: “We are pleased with this new European success, adding a new chapter to our strategy to reinforce our European presence and activity as well to further enhance our international activity. This award is an indicator of the company's Europe-wide reputation of a trustful IT partner, offering innovative and added-value solutions & services of the highest quality to our clients withinEurope and beyond.”

 

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About the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)

Founded in the aftermath of the Erika (1999) and Prestige (2002) disasters, EMSA has been given tasks in the field of pollution response, vessel traffic monitoring and in the long-range identification and tracking of ships. Employing over 200 staff at its offices in Lisbon, the Agency is a center of excellence for maritime safety. EMSA was established by Regulation (EC) 1406/2002 as a major source of support to the Commission and the MemberStatesin the field of maritime safety and prevention of pollution from ships, and subsequent amendments have refined and enlarged its mandate. Quality shipping: EMSA inspects classification societies, assesses port state control systems, tracks problem ships, and safeguards the standards of on-board equipment. Safer Seas: EMSA monitors over 20,000 vessels across Europe and worldwide, inspects how seafarers are trained, and ensures marine accidents are properly investigated. Cleaner oceans: EMSA provides ships to help Europe better respond to major oil spills, satellite images to identify polluting vessels, and ensures ships comply with environmental rules. For more information, please visit http://www.emsa.europa.eu/

 

About INTRASOFT International

INTRASOFT International is a leading European company in the area of Information and Communication Technology Services, offering innovative and added-value solutions of the highest quality to a wide range of international and national public and private organisations. The company employs more than 1,500 highly-skilled professionals, representing over 20 different nationalities and mastering more than 18 languages. With headquarters in Luxembourg, INTRASOFT International operates through its operational branches, subsidiaries and offices in Belgium, Greece, Romania, Jordan, Denmark, the UK, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Moldova, the Philippinesand Saudi Arabia. More than 500 organizations in 68 countries worldwide (Institutions and Agencies of the European Union, National Government Organizations, Public Agencies, Financial Institutions, Telecommunication Organizations, and Private Enterprises) have chosen the company's services and solutions to fulfil their business needs. INTRASOFT International is a subsidiary of the ASE-listed INTRACOM Holdings, one of the largest multinational technology groups in SE Europe, with more than 35 years of experience. At the end of 2011, as part of its strategy to focus primarily on international markets & further enhance its international presence, INTRASOFT International merged with its –at the time- parent company, INTRACOM IT Services, by absorbing it to become one company with a strong brand name in Europe and globally. For more information, please visit: www.intrasoft-intl.com

 

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Kalliopi Chioti, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

INTRASOFT International

Tel. +30 210 6679076, E-mail: Kalliopi.Chioti@intrasoft-intl.com