Ericsson reports on millennium shift around the globe

Ericsson reports on millennium shift around the globe Western Samoa is the last country that has now entered into the new millennium. Ericsson has continuously reported since the millennium shift began in Tonga. According to all reports Ericsson equipment around the globe is functioning well and all situations are under control. The load on the public systems has sometimes been very high when each time zone has entered the millennium shift. Some areas and some subscribers have experienced problems getting a dialling tone, or receiving a congestion tone, when trying to set up a call. This has not been due to any fault in the systems but has been purely a matter of overload in the networks. The service levels have been restored when the traffic load has normalized. Ericsson has put substantial efforts into eliminating and minimizing any disturbances that could be caused directly or indirectly at the millennium shift in systems delivered by Ericsson. All Ericsson products have been tested for millennium compliance and upgrades have been offered to customers if necessary. Critical internal information systems have been tested and upgraded in order to secure internal working conditions. All phases in the supply chain from order to installation including external vendors have been reviewed so that Ericsson can maintain continuous high quality supply of products and services. In order to assist it's global customer base, Ericsson has more than 3,000 people on duty around the clock during the millennium shift in more than 200 locations all over the world. To co-ordinate this effort, a number of new routines and systems have been established and tested, including a dedicated world-wide communication system used for rapid information collection and deployment. Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with communications solutions that combine telecom and datacom technologies with freedom of mobility for the user. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its customers - network operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers - the world over. Please visit Ericsson's Press Room at: http://www.ericsson.se/pressroom FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Lars Stålberg, Senior Vice President, Communications Tel: +46 70 555 6066 Eric Österberg, Communications Director Tel +46 70 590 0599 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/01/01/20000101BIT00060/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/01/01/20000101BIT00060/bit0002.pdf