﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:12:48 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Interim report 1 jan - 31 mar 2002</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/interim-report-1-jan---31-mar-2002,c59136</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision56820</guid><description><![CDATA[Interim report 1 jan - 31 mar 2002 Important events during the first quarter and up until the date of this report · Continued strong demand for Utfors IP port leading to 2,075 contracted access points as at 31 March 2002, of which 362 during the first quarter. In addition, contracts have been signed for further 100 access points up until the date of this report. · 1,444 IP ports were active at the end of the period, representing an increase of 318 during the first quarter. The ARPU is stable from the previous quarter. Activations in the first quarter reflect the weak sales observed in the]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2002 06:50:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors Year End Report 2001</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-year-end-report-2001,c54975</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision52740</guid><description><![CDATA[Strong growth and secured financing · Continued strong demand for Utfors IP-port leading to 1713 contracted access points as of 31 December 2001, of which 441 during the fourth quarter. In addition, further contracts have been signed for 151 access points up until the date of this report. · At the end of the period, 1126 IP Ports were active, representing an increase of 476 during the fourth quarter. The current economic climate and a sales trend towards fewer but larger IP Port accounts resulted in a weaker ARPU trend than the Company had first forecasted. · Large new customers for IP]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2002 07:31:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors Presents Full Financing Solution</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-presents-full-financing-solution,c51868</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision49658</guid><description><![CDATA[Utfors Presents Full Financing Solution · Utfors presents a solution for the full financing of its current business plan, as well as the creation of a financial buffer - The line of credit of the Company's existing loan facility to be increased by MSEK 150 - A new share issue of MSEK 226, of which principal shareholders and certain other investors have subscribed a total of MSEK 126 - Other existing shareholders of Utfors will be offered to participate in a new share issue of the remaining MSEK 100 · Utfors convenes an extraordinary shareholders' meeting to be held on 19 December 2001 to]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2001 07:16:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors interim report</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-interim-report,c50610</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision48437</guid><description><![CDATA[Significant events during the third quarter and up until the date of this report: · Continued strong demand for Utfors' "IP Port" leading to 1272 contracted access points as of 30 September 2001, of which 276 during the third quarter. In addition further 220 accesses has been signed up until the date of this report. · New customers for IP Ports are Tieto Enator, Intentia and Preem among others. · Net total sales for the third quarter amounted to MSEK 116.7 representing an increase of 73 percent compared with the same period last year. · EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2001 07:30:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors Implements a Cost-Savings Program</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-implements-a-cost-savings-program,c49251</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision47094</guid><description><![CDATA[Press Release: Utfors Implements a Cost-Savings Program Utfors completed its important network structure phase at the end of 2000, and thereby entered a new phase of the Company's development where focus has been put on sales and the supply of the Company's broadband- based communications services. Sales have since then developed positively and are following our adopted plan. However, factors in the surrounding world such as the downturn of the general economic climate and the increased uncertainty of the market, as well as the doubtful debt due to Utfors by Pangea (as reported in our press]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2001 14:01:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interim Report  January 1 - June 30, 2001</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/interim-report--january-1---june-30--2001,c46213</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision44108</guid><description><![CDATA[Interim Report January 1 - June 30, 2001 Significant events during the second quarter and until the report date * Demand for Utfors's "IP-Port" service remained considerable, bringing the total number of contracted access points at June 30, 2001 to 996, of which 467 were added during the quarter. * Additional significant orders for IP-Ports have been secured - with such customers as Deloitte & Touche, Elanders, Eterra (Merkantildata), Expressen, PNB, Riksbyggen, SAAB, SBAB and SEKO. * Net sales during the second quarter amounted to SEK 102.1 M, an increase of 40.0% compared with the year-]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2001 16:57:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors completes loan syndication.</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-completes-loan-syndication-,c45500</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision43406</guid><description><![CDATA[Utfors completes loan syndication. Utfors' financing now in place for future expansion. A six-year Senior Secured Credit Facility for SEK 950 million was signed on 11 July 2001. The loan replaces the previous syndicated credit facility and provides the group with a financial base for its future expansion. JP Morgan has arranged the loan syndication. The syndicate is made up of the following banks: ABC International Bank Chase Manhattan Bank CIT Lending Services Export Development Corporation Fortis Bank Nordea Swedbank(Föreningssparbanken) Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale "We have now]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2001 07:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Statskontoret chooses Utfors</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/statskontoret-chooses-utfors,c44399</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision42317</guid><description><![CDATA[Statskontoret chooses Utfors: General Agreement signed for Telephony and Data Communication Services Statskontoret [The Swedish Agency for Public Management] has appointed Utfors as supplier in a general procurement agreement for operator and transmission services within Public Management. The agreement covers telephony traffic between subscriber switchboards as well as data communication such as WAN solutions (data network for remote communication) and Internet services. The agreement will run for two years. "We are naturally very happy and pleased that Statskontoret has chosen Utfors as]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2001 11:52:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interim report first quarter 2001 Strong demand for the Utfors "IP Port,"</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/interim-report-first-quarter-2001-strong-demand-for-the-utfors--ip-port-,c42644</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision40576</guid><description><![CDATA[Utfors: Interim report first quarter 2001 Strong demand for the Utfors "IP Port," · Net sales for the period increased 36,2% to SEK 93.8 M resulting in an increase quarter over quarter by 26.4% · EBITDA (operating income plus depreciation and write-downs) for the period amounted to a loss of SEK 67.5 M (loss: 4.4) · Continued strong demand for the Utfors "IP Port," resulting in 529 contracted accesses as of March 31, 2001 and over 100 additional ports in April · Strategic contract signed after close of the reporting period with SAAB (70 ports) · 4000 kilometers of Utfors' fiber-optic]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2001 15:48:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The SAAB Group signs general agreement with Utfors</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/the-saab-group-signs-general-agreement-with-utfors,c41558</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision39499</guid><description><![CDATA[70 IP Ports will provide flexible and more effective communication: The SAAB Group signs general agreement with Utfors "Utfors' IP Port is a high-speed service that provides SAAB with a more effective data and telecommunications solution with the flexibility that SAAB requires", says Roger Sundberg, Group IT Manager at SAAB."We also expect that the solution will provide important savings through simplified administration, fault searching and support, as well as coordination of resources". "We are of course very happy and pleased that SAAB has chosen us as supplier", says Jan Werne,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:34:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors opens debate on broadband services of the future</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-opens-debate-on-broadband-services-of-the-future,c41364</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision39307</guid><description><![CDATA[Utfors' Annual Report & Accounts 2000: Utfors opens debate on broadband services of the future Utfors is publishing today its annual report & accounts for the year 2000 - a year that was characterized by the completion of the fibre network and the sales start of Utfors' services, primarily the IP port. "The strong development of direct services that we have observed during 2000 is forecasted to continue during 2001. After the expected calm beginning of the year, I have noted with satisfaction strong sales growth during March, enabling me to be very optimistic for continued growth in sales",]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2001 15:23:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors's top transfer rates now available in Finland</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-s-top-transfer-rates-now-available-in-finland,c36921</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision34911</guid><description><![CDATA[Utfors's top transfer rates now available in Finland The Nordic telecom and Internet operator Utfors is entering the Finnish market: sale of its services will start on Tuesday, February 13. Utfors's fiber network will be completed in Finland in the end of March and the delivery of subscriber connections will begin on Monday, April 2. Utfors specializes in the following telecom services: IP-port, Corporate Connect and Co-location. Utfors's range of services also includes Internet links, virtual networking of data communication (VPN, intranet and extranet) and voice traffic (a fixed telephone]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:03:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors' Scandinavian network in full commercial service</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors--scandinavian-network-in-full-commercial-service,c35507</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision33511</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release: Utfors' Scandinavian network in full commercial service * Utfors inaugurated its Oslo office yesterday, thus completing the latest launch stage of its backbone network. * Norwegian companies, municipalities and organisations are gaining access to Utfors' world-leading broadband services. "We are on full power in the Swedish market and, from today in the Oslo region market too following the launch of our operations in Norway. We have a lot to offer Nordic companies and promise that our services will not only make our customers' lives easier, but more cost-effective too," says]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2001 16:17:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors carries out a new share issue in the amount of SEK 743 million and will be listed on the O-list</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-carries-out-a-new-share-issue-in-the-amount-of-sek-743-million-and-will-be-listed-on-the-o-list,c32976</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision31015</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release: Utfors carries out a new share issue in the amount of SEK 743 million and will be listed on the O-list. Utfors has carried out a new share issue providing the company with SEK 743 million before issue expenses. The new share issue, which comprises 9,288,500 shares, is aimed at a select number of Swedish and international institutional investors and the issue price is set at SEK 80 per share. Funds raised by the issue are intended for the completion of Utfors' Nordic broadband network in accordance with decisions taken to this effect, the development of the company's range of]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2000 16:07:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Press Release: Utfors pursues its task of switching Sweden on</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/press-release--utfors-pursues-its-task-of-switching-sweden-on,c30048</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision28109</guid><description><![CDATA[Press Release: Utfors pursues its task of switching Sweden on With the start-up of the Mälaren ring this summer, Utfors has now got the first sections of its new network in Sweden up and running. The Östgöta Ring was put into operation in September. It includes Linköping, Norrköping, Södertälje, Västerås, Örebro, and Jönköping. Utfors is planning to switch on the Sweden Ring during the month of October. This fibre network is designed so that the very latest technology can be used at both the optic level (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing, DWDM) and the transport level (GigaEthernet,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2000 13:40:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors involved in major infrastructure deals</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-involved-in-major-infrastructure-deals,c29894</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision27957</guid><description><![CDATA[Utfors involved in major infrastructure deals Utfors has reached agreements concerning the sale of parts of its infrastructure to KPNQwest, Carrier1 and Pangea. The agreements involve the sale of dark fibre and telehousing services. The total sale price exceeds SEK 450 million. The Utfors fibre network covers all the capital cities in the Nordic region. The connection to Helsinki uses underwater cables and is the biggest fibre project of any kind ever in the Baltic region. The connection to Copenhagen has also been completed, thanks to Utfors' purchase of dark fibre from Öresundsbro]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2000 10:21:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors is the first operator in the world to launch free telephony between companies</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-is-the-first-operator-in-the-world-to-launch-free-telephony-between-companies,c28601</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision26681</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release: World premiere for free telephony Utfors is the first operator in the world to launch free telephony between companies On 1 October 2000 Utfors is launching free telephony within the Utfors network through its IP port corporate service. The offer applies within and between all companies that are directly connected corporate customers in the Nordic region. Utfors' IP port is a true broadband-based high-speed service, which offers companies, municipalities and authorities the possibility of a simplified data and telecommunications solution. Utfors' IP port is connected to]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2000 14:24:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ABB, Deutsche Telekom and Utfors apply for UMTS license in Sweden</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/abb--deutsche-telekom-and-utfors-apply-for-umts-license-in-sweden,c28262</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision26345</guid><description><![CDATA[ABB, Deutsche Telekom and Utfors apply for UMTS license in Sweden High-speed mobile multimedia communications available to more than 99% of Sweden's population within three years More than 1,000 new jobs throughout the country Complementary experiences in UMTS development, financing and executing large infrastructure projects and creating innovative services More details about Mobility4Sweden's license application will be available at a press conference on Monday, September 4, 2000 in Stockholm. The press conference, at the Grand Hotel, Stockholm, at 09.00 AM, will feature presentations by]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2000 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors appoints Managing Director for Norwegian operations</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-appoints-managing-director-for-norwegian-operations,c26716</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision24811</guid><description><![CDATA[Press Release :Utfors appoints Managing Director for Norwegian operations Utfors has appointed Jan Søgaard as Managing Director of Utfors in Norway. Jan Søgaard was born 21 March 1962. He comes to Utfors from a position as Country Manager/National Sales Director at Nortel Networks. The operations will initially be concentrated in the Oslo region, which is being incorporated into Utfors's Nordic broadband network. Utfors's operations in Norway will, like in Sweden, primarily cater to businesses, municipalities and authorities via Utfors's IP port. Utfors's IP-Port is a true broadband-based,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2000 15:42:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tele1 Europe,Telia and Utfors constructing a broadband network in the northern coast of Sweden, Norrland</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/tele1-europe-telia-and-utfors-constructing-a-broadband-network-in-the-northern-coast-of-sweden--norrland,c23375</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision21504</guid><description><![CDATA[Tele1 Europe, Telia and Utfors constructing a broadband network in the northern coast of Sweden, Norrland Tele1 Europe, Telia and Utfors have now begun the joint construction of a broadband network along the coast of northern Sweden, Norrland. The long- distance network consists of a total of 1100 km of fibre-optic cable and stretches from Haparanda in the north to Norrtälje in the south. The entire project involves an investment of approximately SEK 300-600 million, a cost that is being shared by the three broadband players. - We are three market players who have decided to work together.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2000 10:01:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors AB (publ) has successfully completed a private new issue worth SEK 450 million</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-ab--publ--has-successfully-completed-a-private-new-issue-worth-sek-450-million,c22302</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision20445</guid><description><![CDATA[Utfors AB (publ) has successfully completed a private new issue worth SEK 450 million Utfors AB has successfully completed a private new issue of 1,500,000 shares to Swedish and international institutional investors. Furthermore, D. Carnegie AB, the company's financial consultant, has been given a 30- day assignment option for another 200,000 shares. The issue price has been set to SEK 265 per share. The issuance strengthens Utfors' capital base by SEK 397.5 million before issuance costs. If the assignment option is exercised, the company's capital base will be increased by SEK 450.5 before]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2000 15:54:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Proposed new board members for Utfors AB</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/proposed-new-board-members-for-utfors-ab,c22117</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision20261</guid><description><![CDATA[Proposed new board members for Utfors AB The following new ordinary board members will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting of Utfors AB (publ) on 26 May 2000: - Daniel Hesse, who has for some months been President and CEO of Seattle- based TeraBeam Networks, which operates in the field of optical solutions for wireless high-speed access to telecoms and datacoms services. Daniel Hesse was formerly President and CEO of AT&T Wireless Services. - Thomas Axén, Managing Director of Bonnier Morgontidningar AB and Chairman of the Board of Dagens Nyheter, Sydsvenska Dagbladet and Marieberg]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2000 11:10:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utfors AB quoted on "Nya Marknaden"</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/utfors-ab-quoted-on--nya-marknaden-,c21267</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision19419</guid><description><![CDATA[Utfors AB quoted on "Nya Marknaden" Prior to Utfors´ official listing planned to occur during the second half of 2000 the company will be quoted on "Nya Marknaden" effective April 25, 2000. Sponsor is D. Carnegie AB and Utfors´ id will be "UTFO". For more information, please contact: Jan Werne, Managing Director Tel: +46 8 5270 2000 or +46 70 848 25 40 e-mail: jan.werne@utfors.se Johan Stuart, Chief Financial Officier Tel: +46 8 5270 2000 or +46 70 848 25 27 e-mail:johan.stuart@Utfors.se Utfors was the first company to offer free Internet subscriptions and to launch local call rates for the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:53:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ethernet emerges as an ideal choice for global networking</title><link>http://news.cision.com/utfors/r/ethernet-emerges-as-an-ideal-choice-for-global-networking,c20074</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision18237</guid><description><![CDATA[Ethernet emerges as an ideal choice for global networking Overview and Background Information Ethernet is breaking new ground as a key technology for service providers and carriers in wide area networking. With the emergence of 10- Gigabit Ethernet, it's time to reconsider the role of Ethernet. Long considered a LAN/enterprise technology, it's now poised to be the reliable, cost-effective, and speedy workhorse of global service provider packet networks. Now Nortel Networks offers a complete portfolio of carrier-grade technologies that bring Ethernet into the service provider market for]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2000 10:17:35 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>