Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Tata, Etisalat to launch enterprise network service

Tata Communications, the USD 62.5 billion Tata Group subsidiary, has joined hands with UAE's based telecom service provider Etisalat to launch an enterprise network services.

The agreement will enable the companies to offer a range of dedicated ethernet services to customers seeking connectivity in the UAE and across the globe.

Etisalat can now leverage Tata Communications' Ethernet portfolio to offer advanced network services to its customers who are expanding globally into new and emerging markets, looking for a service provider who provides the best connectivity options, a company statement said.

Tata Communications' ethernet services span across five continents.

Commenting on the partnership Tata Communications Chief Operating Officer Vinod Kumar said, "Expansion into the UAE in partnership with Etisalat achieves a key milestone in our strategy of building connectivity into emerging markets and being the provider of choice, delivering seamless solutions to meet the varied and wide spread network needs of our global customers."

The company is eyeing key enterprise segments such as airlines, media, real estate, logistics, banking & finance and other companies.

Etisalat business solutions Vice President Abdulla Hashim said, "Through this partnership, Etisalat will offer benefits of dedicated end-to-end bandwidth through a superior variety of global Ethernet solutions in addition to offering value added services."

Etisalat also plans to extend its global footprint by either setting up its own nodes or by partnering with the best telecom operators across the globe.

The company currently has partnerships with 15 major telecom providers worldwide has been offering international connectivity solutions to major customers.

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