29 OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Group has 3 reportable segments, as described below, which are the Group’s strategic business units. The strategic
business units offer different products and services, and are managed separately because they required different marketing
and technical expertise. For each of the strategic business units, the Group’s President reviews internal management reports
on a monthly basis. The following describes the operations in each of the Group’s reportable segments:
Personal Communications Solutions Services (“PCS”):
This division is a regional provider of fulfilment and managed services. It
is in the business of distribution and supply chain management services relating to mobile communication devices, wearables
and accessories. In Singapore, it operates a retail chain through two of its subsidiaries, Planet Telecoms (S) Pte Ltd and Planet
Managed Services Pte. Ltd.. Besides being the only StarHub Exclusive Partner to manage five StarHub Platinum shops, it also
manages concept stores for major mobile device manufacturers. In addition, it is the appointed master distributor of StarHub’s
prepaid business. Through its Malaysian subsidiary, it provides retail management, fulfilment and supply chain services to U
Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s fourth largest 3G service provider. PCS also operates an e-commerce site,
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which boasts of the latest mobile phones and tablets as well as accessories for online shoppers.
Info-Communications Technology Services (“ICT”):
This division is a leading regional integrated info-communication solutions
provider. Its extensive offerings include enterprise IT infrastructure, business solutions and integration services, managed
and hosted services, fixed and wireless networking solutions, as well as contact centre and unified communications solutions.
It also provides consultancy and managed services to help companies adopt cloud, big data, analytics, IoT (Internet of Things)
and smart learning solutions to transform their businesses. ICT also has a unit that offers distribution service for networking
and security products. In addition, under the SunPage brand, ICT has a Service Based Operator (SBO) licence that offers IDD,
SMS broadcast as well as mobility solutions and services for the consumer and enterprise markets.
Network Engineering Services:
This division is a regional provider of network engineering services and supplier of specialised
telecommunication products. It designs, builds and manages telecommunications networks and provides a comprehensive
suite of specialised products and cost effective solutions to address the network infrastructure needs of fixed and mobile
operators in Asia-Pacific. Its services encompass radio network planning and optimisation, transmission network planning,
network implementation, maintenance and project management. It also offers an extensive range of innovative and cost
effective products for telecommunications access and coverage needs, as well as for power supply and backup requirements.
Geographical Segments
The Group has operations primarily in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. The rest are mainly export customers in Hong Kong.
In presenting information on the basis of geographical segments, segment revenue is based on the geographical location of
customers. Segment assets are based on the geographical location of assets.
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TELECHOICE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
NOTES TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
