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SINGAPORE, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

--Customers gain greater IT agility using CenturyLink's global network and

managed SAP service capabilities

CenturyLink, Inc. ( https://news.centurylink.com/ ) (NYSE: CTL), today

announced that it has entered into an agreement to expand its global SAP

alliance to Singapore. This extension allows customers to access SAP business

management solutions supported by managed end-to-end applications, hybrid cloud

and edge capabilities and backed by CenturyLink's secure, global network.

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Ignatius Wong, director, product management, hybrid cloud and IT solutions,

CenturyLink Asia Pacific said: "In Singapore, businesses operate in one of the

most connected economies in the world. Organizations rely on their data to

differentiate on a global scale, and access to accurate information in real

time is imperative for success. The extension of this global alliance to

Singapore means that customers here can access the entire SAP solution stack

from the network level up through application support through CenturyLink,

providing a competitive advantage."  

By utilizing CenturyLink, businesses gain access to a suite of SAP solutions

and services, including support for SAP S/4HANA implementations and SAP

solutions deployed on public and private clouds. These capabilities are

designed to help companies execute implementations across hybrid IT

environments.

"As crises take hold, technology plays a crucial role in helping businesses

weather economic uncertainties. The extended partnership with CenturyLink is

more important than ever as we assist businesses in Singapore to minimize

disruption and support business continuity," said Eileen Chua, managing

director, SAP Singapore. "The collaboration is a true testament to our trusted

SAP partner ecosystem as we deliver the intelligent enterprise to help our

customers in Singapore transform and pivot during these unprecedented times."  

Key Facts:

    --  CenturyLink is a certified global platinum partner and reseller for

        SAP.  

    --  CenturyLink has global SAP expertise as part of its IT services

        organization across numerous verticals, including fashion,

        manufacturing, retail, automotive, healthcare, financial services, and

        high-tech.

Additional Resources:

    --  Learn more about how CenturyLink supports SAP:

        https://www.centurylink.com.sg/hybrid-it-cloud/sap-ecosystems.html  

    --  Discover how Tapestry turned to CenturyLink manage complex enterprise

        workloads in connection with its migration to SAP S/4HANA:

https://news.centurylink.com/2019-10-30-Tapestry-Drives-Improved-Agility-Leveraging-CenturyLinks-Extensive-IT-Services-Expertise

    --  Learn how a leading agribusiness group in Asia leveraged SAP and

        CenturyLink for its real-time analytics capabilities to achieve faster

        time to market:

https://news.centurylink.com/2019-06-24-CenturyLink-SAP-and-Wilmar-Consulting-Services-Team-Up-to-Drive-Digital-Business-Growth-for-Wilmar-International-Limited

About CenturyLink

CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a technology leader delivering hybrid networking,

cloud connectivity, and security solutions to customers around the world.

Through its extensive global fiber network, CenturyLink provides secure and

reliable services to meet the growing digital demands of businesses and

consumers. CenturyLink strives to be the trusted connection to the networked

world and is focused on delivering technology that enhances the customer

experience. Learn more at https://news.centurylink.com/.  

About SAP

As the Experience Company powered by the Intelligent Enterprise, SAP is the

market leader in enterprise application software, helping companies of all

sizes and in all industries run at their best: 77% of the world's transaction

revenue touches an SAP(R) system. Our machine learning, Internet of Things

(IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers' businesses into

intelligent enterprises. SAP helps give people and organizations deep business

insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their

competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our

software the way they want -- without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of

applications and services enables more than 440,000 business and public

customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference.

With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders,

SAP helps the world run better and improve people's lives. For more

information, visit www.sap.com.

SOURCE: CenturyLink, Inc.

CONTACT: CenturyLink: Darryn Lim, 67688085, darryn.lim@centurylink.com; Ying

Communications (a FINN Partners company): Danial Cheah (91888024) or Syafiq

Rahman (96878410), centurylinkprasia@finnpartners.com