Luxembourg, April 25, 2013 –INTRASOFT International, in a consortium with European Service Network (ESN), following an international tendering process by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, has been awarded a framework contract for the provision of information & communication services with a potential estimated value of EUR 30 million. INTRASOFT International's participation is estimated at EUR 13.5 million (45 % of the total consortium budget).

 The contract has a maximum duration of four years and is one of the most important framework contracts on information and communication initiatives in the areas of research and technological development of the EU. The project aims to provide the European Commission with support in planning, implementing and following up on information and communication activities. It will cover the 25 European Union Member States, countries associated with the various programmes managed by the Research Directorate-General and the Joint Research Centre, as well as countries applying for EU membership.

 For INTRASOFT International the work concerns the design and creation of information products, promotional material and web applications. The objective is to produce a wide range of publications involving professional writers, graphic designers, quality control managers, and translators. The company will also be called upon to provide editorial and technical services in the area of electronic communication (web design and development, internet, assistance and guidance to users, mobile web and applications, WCMS, etc.) and strategic advice in the area of communications in general, including the use of social media.

 The awarded contract is very important in the context of EU's policies to enhance citizens' awareness regarding the research and technological policies and results in Europe, under the new framework programme Horizon 2020.

Mr. Athanassios Kotsis, CEO of INTRASOFT International commented, ‘We are very proud to support the mission of the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. This project establishes INTRASOFT International as an important player in the area of information and communication publishing, extending our company's experience in managing content, editorial and translations activities and multi-platform information dissemination for the European Commission.'

About the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission

The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation's mission is to develop and implement the European research and innovation policy with a view to achieving the goals of Europe 2020 and the Innovation Union. As such, the DG contributes to making Europe a better place to live and work, improving Europe's competitiveness, growth and job creation while tackling the main current and future societal challenges. To do this, the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation supports research and innovation through European Framework Programmes, and coordinates and supports national and regional research and innovation programmes. It also contributes to the creation of the European Research Area by developing the conditions for researchers and knowledge to circulate freely, and supports European organisations and researchers in their cooperation at international level.

For more information, please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?lg=en

About INTRASOFT International

INTRASOFT International is a leading European IT Solutions and Services Group with a strong international presence in 68 countries, offering innovative and value-added solutions of the highest quality to a wide range of international and national public and private organisations. The company employs more than 1,600 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 Philippines, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and USA. More than 500 organisations in over 70 countries worldwide (Institutions and Agencies of the European Union, National Government Organisations, Public Agencies, Financial Institutions, Telecommunication Organisations, 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.

For more information, please visit: www.intrasoft-intl.com

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Themis Mersiadis, Corporate Marketing Communications Manager
INTRASOFT International
Tel: +352 441012 2132, E-mail: Themis.Mersiadis@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