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Qtel and Tata Communications Collaborate to Offer Global Connectivity Services
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Doha, Qatar and Mumbai, India: QtelQtel
and Tata CommunicationsTata Communications today announced a strategic alliance that will strengthen both companies' network reach in the region and internationally. Under the terms of the agreement, both the companies will align their infrastructures and work together to provide secure, scalable and flexible connectivity solutions including Ethernet, MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) and a wide variety of managed services to their global customers.
Ahmed Al-Derbesti, Executive Director, International Services, said: "QtelQtel has a clear strategy in place to deliver the strongest possible communications framework for the growth of business in Qatar today. Partnership with companies like Tata CommunicationsTata Communications, which is a recognized leader in communications solutions, is a core part of that development strategy."
The agreement complements the ambitious growth strategies of both companies. QtelQtel looks to provide its clients with world-class communication services and the capacity to expand internationally. Tata CommunicationsTata Communications continues to build connectivity into emerging markets, to better serve its customers.
With Qatar continuing to show strong growth in spite of global economic conditions - the International Monetary Fund forecasts that nation's economy will expand by 18 per cent this year - more and more companies are looking to establish a stronger presence in the market.
Eng. Khalid Al Mansouri, Executive Director of QtelQtel's Business Solutions, said: "This is a landmark agreement which will help to position QtelQtel at the heart of one of the most robust communication networks in the world today."
Vinod Kumar, President and COO of Tata CommunicationsTata Communications
, said: "Joining hands with QtelQtel is a winning proposition for Tata CommunicationsTata Communications as it lends an invaluable perspective to our mission of delivering seamless connectivity and flagship communications services to customers with diverse and widespread network needs." Over time, the agreement will enable Tata CommunicationsTata Communications to deliver Layer 2 Ethernet over SDH, Ethernet over MPLS and a range of configurations including unique Dedicated Multipoint Ethernet services to its international network of customers through QtelQtel.
In return, QtelQtel customers will have access to a range of new MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) certified services, delivered via Tata CommunicationsTata Communications' major networks of submarine cables, which are among the most significant in the world, and its Tier-1 IP network that spans across five continents.
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Qatar Telecom (QtelQtel
) is the telecommunications service provider licensed by the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) to provide both fixed and mobile telecommunications services in the state of Qatar. We have a presence in 17 countries and we are committed to expansion both in the MENA region and South East Asia. Our vision is to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020. About Tata CommunicationsTata Communications
Tata CommunicationsTata Communications is a leading global provider of a new world of communications. With a leadership position in emerging markets, Tata CommunicationsTata Communications leverages its advanced solutions capabilities and domain expertise across its global and pan-India network to deliver managed solutions to multi-national enterprises, service providers and Indian consumers.
The Tata Global Network includes one of the most advanced and largest submarine cable networks, a Tier-1 IP network, with connectivity to more than 200 countries across 400 PoPs, and nearly 1 million square feet of data center and collocation space worldwide.
Tata CommunicationsTata Communications' depth and breadth of reach in emerging markets includes leadership in Indian enterprise data services, leadership in global international voice, and strategic investments in operators in South Africa (Neotel), Sri Lanka (Tata CommunicationsTata Communications Lanka Limited), Nepal (United Telecom Limited), and subject to approval by the Chinese government, China (China Enterprise Communications)
Tata CommunicationsTata Communications Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India and its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. (NYSE: TCL) www.tatacommunications.com
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