BRUSSELS, September 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Our main shareholder Belgacom announced this morning, that it has been the victim of a digital intrusion in the company's internal IT network. A number of the BICS internal IT systems are integrated in the Belgacom environment and have as such equally been affected by the incident.

For BICS, the protection of the customers and their data is a key priority. At this stage there is no indication that BICS' telecommunications network, which carries the actual customer traffic, has been impacted by this intrusion on the Belgacom Group corporate IT network. At no point in time, the delivery of our telecommunication services has been compromised.

BICS has also filed a complaint against an unknown third party and is granting its full support to the investigation that is being performed by the Prosecutor.

About BICS

BICS delivers best-in-class international wholesale solutions to communication service providers worldwide. Through its Mosaic portfolio, a comprehensive, flexible and innovative suite of solutions designed to be used individually, or collectively, BICS meets the existing and future requirements of the global telecoms industry.

Our passionate and creative teams located in Brussels, Bern, Dubai, Singapore and New York, continuously strive to provide our customers with the highest levels of quality, reliability and interoperability enabling them to maximise their end-user value.

With our successful consolidation strategy, and a continuing focus on technological advancement and innovation, we have achieved a world-leading position in the international Voice and Mobile Data markets.

SOURCE BICS