CEC has network reach and service capabilities throughout China. It has its own IP-VPN Point-of-Presence (POP) in 24 cities in China, including dual or multiple POP facilities in tier-one cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

China Entercom's major shareholders, China International Trust and Investment Corporation Group (CITIC), and the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) have strong financial and government backgrounds

Under the deal, Premiere Global customers, doing business in China, can leverage China Entercom's extensive data and voice network including local, national and international toll-free access numbers.

Compelling growth potential

Researchers Frost & Sullivan believe that the growth potential for audio and web conferencing services in China is 'truly compelling". The total market for web and audio conferencing services in China is forecast to reach $174.1 million by 2013, reflecting a 22.5 percent compound annual growth rate.