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Communications Network Ready for 2017 Event
Manama, Bahrain: Batelco, the official telecommunications partner of Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), and Bahrain’s leading digital solutions provider, is providing a range of comprehensive communications services for the 2017 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Batelco and the BIC have enjoyed a strong partnership over many years and both organisations understand that first-rate performance is crucial at all times.
Batelco’s communication network at the BIC facilitates world-class connectivity for the teams, corporate guests and visitors to the show. Additionally, the network ensures that the international media representatives covering the event benefit from uninterrupted and reliable services which facilitate seamless communications between them and their publishing houses, wherever globally located. The network design also guarantees that guests in the Corporate Lounges have world class connectivity.
The network comprises of dedicated high speed internet for the BIC to be used by the teams and Media Centre. The network also makes use of voice connectivity, unified communications and IP telephony services, which cater for all voice and data needs both locally and internationally. Batelco also provides Global Telecommunication Solutions which may be used by the teams to transfer data back to their home-base after each day of testing or racing.
The telecom giant will ensure business continuity both on site and externally; Batelco’s network technical team will be present at the BIC throughout the event in case any support is required, whilst inside the Batelco premises the Network Operations Centre (NOC) personnel will be monitoring the networks continuously to immediately resolve any communication disruptions if found.
Batelco Bahrain CEO Eng. Muna Al Hashemi said that fundamentally, both Batelco and the BIC strive to promote the Kingdom of Bahrain on the international stage, through innovative technology, through reliability of services, through a competitive spirit and a passion for winning.
“During the race days, we are aware that the world’s eyes will be upon us so we are fully committed to playing our part in portraying Bahrain as a world-class location capable of providing mission critical communication solutions.”
“The relationship we have enjoyed with the BIC since the beginning is mutually beneficial for both organisations and together I believe we can continue to support the goals of the Kingdom of Bahrain in portraying the country as a business and tourism hub within the region,” added Eng. Al Hashemi.
Batelco’s strategic partnerships and Joint Ventures (JVs) have enabled them to secure a multitude of projects connecting multi-national organisations in various locations across the globe. The partnership with the BIC also shows Batelco’s commitment to the advancement of the Bahraini economy by being present in vital projects that contribute significantly to the Kingdom’s prosperity and development.
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This press release has been issued by Batelco Corporate Affairs department.
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About Batelco
Batelco Group is headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain and listed on the Bahrain Bourse. Batelco has played a pivotal role in the country's development as a major communications hub and today is the leading integrated communications’ provider, continuing to lead and shape the local consumer market and the enterprise ICT market. Batelco has been growing overseas via investing in other market-leading fixed and wireless operators.
Batelco Group has evolved from being a regional Middle Eastern operation to become a major communications company with direct and indirect investments across 14 geographies, namely Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Maldives, Diego Garcia, St. Helena, Ascension Island and the Falkland Islands.
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