May 27, 2008
Companies sign MOU at Mecom 2008 to leverage expertise in delivering matchless connectivity between the UAE and the world
At Mecom 2008, Etisalat today announced entering an MoU with Tata Communications (NYSE: TCL), a leading provider of the new world of communications, in order to provide enterprise grade network services in the UAE. The alliance will significantly enhance ethernet capabilities within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and consequently enable the companies to expand the array of connectivity services and value adds they bring to customers.
Under the terms of the MoU, both companies will work together to deliver secure, scalable and flexible ethernet and other connectivity solutions. This will enable Etisalat to deliver this managed, carrier-class, global network services to its end users and customers. While through the Etisalat domestic network, Tata Communications will enhance its global coverage in the strategic location of UAE.
Through this arrangement, Tata Communications and Etisalat will align their respective infrastructures to offer global dedicated ethernet services and a comprehensive range of network and value-added services jointly to their customers. The companies have worked together on other projects; they recently announced that Tata Communications and Etisalat are joining together to deliver international money transfer services on mobile phones through Etisalat’s secure mobile remittance service, with Tata Communications being the central hub for the service. This joint initiative, along with Idea Cellular, is just the start of a comprehensive push to develop an unparalleled network proposition for customers looking for connectivity between UAE and the rest of the world.
According to Abdulla Hashim, VP, enterprise solutions at Etisalat, “The partnership with Tata Communications is a strategic arrangement that will greatly extend the benefits of international connectivity to our business customers, enabling them to increase their productivity and efficiency. This will significantly expand the global footprint of our enterprise services. We also see a great opportunity for both companies to collaborate on several other fronts and leverage our joint product portfolio to create new revenue streams and serve customer needs.”
“Tata Communications is privileged to work with this established leader to deliver the most robust network footprint throughout the UAE,” said Radwan Moussalli, managing director, Middle East and North Africa region for Tata Communications. “Through joint services development we will enhance Tata Communications’ ability to deliver unparalleled global capabilities, scalability, and performance reliability to customers worldwide who demand connectivity into the Middle East region.”
Tata Communications is committed to delivering unmatched global network services, which are both scalable and flexible in all international markets. This latest expansion is part of Tata Communications’ overall plan to offer increased connectivity into emerging regions across the world.
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