Fairchild Semiconductor Optimizes Global Network with Orange Business Services

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance semiconductor solutions, has chosen Orange Business Services as its primary worldwide network services provider. The three-year agreement includes a global managed IP Virtual Private Network (IP VPN), with IP voice services, network-based internet gateways, and DSL connections to Fairchild Semiconductor�s smaller offices.

Orange Business Services will manage the IP VPN services across 35 locations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, integrating data and voice connections under a single communications umbrella.

�As a global business, we require common IT infrastructure platforms in order to effectively communicate across all our sites,� said Alan Bakutis, global manager of IT Network Services at Fairchild Semiconductor. �Orange Business Services offers an integrated, high performing, and reliable global network to support our business goal of increasing the speed by which we are able to design, manufacture and deliver products to our customers.�

In addition to managed data services, Fairchild will incorporate the following solutions onto its MPLS-based IP VPN:

Business Talk Global � A feature-rich, converged voice VPN service that exceeds the capabilities of traditional voice VPNs by combining features like private dial plans and best-choice routing with the latest voice-over-IP capabilities. Business Talk helps reduce costs and improve service globally.
Small Office Solutions � Fairchild Semiconductor is using the DSL option of Small Office Solutions, a services portfolio designed for small or branch offices of multinationals, to connect additional sales offices as the company grows. DSL enables customers to cost-effectively and easily connect their smaller sites to the corporate network.
Network-based Internet Gateways � Providing internet access through regional gateways on the IP VPN network enables Fairchild Semiconductor to limit expenditure while increasing access redundancy.

�Fairchild Semiconductor exemplifies an overall converged network services trend we are seeing,� said Diana Leonard, senior vice president, Americas, Orange Business Services. �A multifaceted communications network is vital for any business to be successful across different markets and territories. At Orange Business Services, we�ve consistently expanded the scale and spectrum of our network to support our customers on this worldwide stage.�

The Orange network currently reaches 220 countries and territories, with IP VPN access available in 151 countries. The company also has dedicated teams in more than 166 countries and territories worldwide.

About Fairchild Semiconductor

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) is a global leader delivering energy-efficient power analog and power discrete solutions. Fairchild is The Power Franchise�, providing leading-edge silicon and packaging technologies, manufacturing strength and system expertise for consumer, communications, industrial, portable, computing and automotive systems. An application-driven, solution-based semiconductor supplier, Fairchild provides online design tools and design centers worldwide as part of its comprehensive Global Power ResourceSM. Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.

About Orange

Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world�s leading telecommunications operators. With 123 million customers, the Orange brand now covers Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the Group operates. At the end of 2008, France Telecom had consolidated sales of 53.5 billion euros (12.7 billion euros for the first quarter of 2009) and at March 31, 2009, the Group had a customer base of almost 184 million customers in 30 countries. These include 123 million mobile customers worldwide and 13 million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers in Europe. Orange is the number three mobile operator and the number one provider of broadband Internet services in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies.

The Group's strategy, which is characterized by a strong focus on innovation, convergence and effective cost management, aims to establish Orange as an integrated operator and benchmark for new telecommunications services in Europe. Today the Group remains focused on its core activities as a network operator, while working to develop its position in new growth activities. To meet customer expectations, the Group strives to provide products and services that are simple and user-friendly, while maintaining a sustainable and responsible business model that can be adapted to the requirements of a fast-paced and changing eco-system.

France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange.

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