Mobilk - Batelco, Bahrain’s leading integrated communications company is demonstrating its position as a provider of cutting-edge services with the launch of MPLS IP VPN interconnectivity in partnership with Omantel, the leading service provider of communication solutions in Oman.
The launch of services is the fruition of an ongoing collaboration between Batelco and Omantel. Both leading organisations enhanced their long term collaboration through the signing of a partnership agreement on the sidelines of ITW (International Telecoms Week) which was held in Chicago, US, earlier this year.
The partnership agreement, which allows bi-lateral Data IP Services to be sold between Bahrain and Oman, also facilitates one-stop-shop transit services to Batelco’s and Omantel’s carrier partners, enabling both parties to extend corporate VPN solutions between their respective markets.
Batelco is very pleased to be able to provide state-of-the-art, end-to-end MPLS VPN services to Bahrain and Oman-based businesses that wish to establish secure inter-office connectivity between both locations. Through this agreement, Batelco and Omantel looks forward to further strengthening their offerings to carrier and corporate customers in all GCC and Middle Eastern countries as well as locations around the globe.
Batelco Enterprise Division General Manager Adel Daylami said that the collaboration with Omantel was an important part of its OSS (One Stop Shop) portfolio.
“We are now in a position to extend rest of the world’s connectivity for our international customers and partners to all GCC, regional countries through Batelco’s Global IP VPN reliable, state of the art network.”
“We are delighted to announce the completion of this important project allowing our customers to have direct connectivity with their offices in Bahrain as well in other countries covered by Batelcos extensive reach. This is yet another step to enhance the international managed services offerings that we provide to Oman businesses” said Johannes Boersma Senior Manager Capacity & Submarine Cables at Omantel.
Batelco’s range of global connectivity services includes Global IP-VPN, Global Ethernet, IPLC, Global Satellite services and a Global Datacenter, that not only enhances efficiency by offering seamless, secure and dedicated interconnectivity, but also delivers the reliable support of a professional team working 24x7 in Batelco’s sophisticated NOC’s (Network Operation Centre’s).
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