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Microsoft Endorses Gateway Gulf as Software and Service Provider
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Gateway GulfGateway Gulf
to provide software service to end usersGateway GulfGateway Gulf
continues its surge in the Bahraini market signing yet another lucrative contract with the giant global brand MicrosoftMicrosoft. MicrosoftMicrosoft sealed the deal endorsing a Services Provider Licenses Agreement (SPLA), selecting the internationally competitive technology and network solutions company, to be the providers of software as a service to business end users. Gateway GulfGateway Gulf was launched with the vision of challenging the level of data and network solution providers throughout the region, and set the benchmark in terms of progress, quality and efficiency. The company provides exceptionally high speed and high tech services, as well as unrivaled security technologies, in addition to many other applicable elements that enhance both the network quality and reliability.
These systems are more and more appealing to the need of the corporate world for efficient client networks, a consistent internet access, as well as the utmost levels of secure storage of software and information.
With a Tier 4 ranking, the highest possible level to be bestowed on such technology, Gateway GulfGateway Gulf's data centre has achieved the paramount connectivity available at 99.995%. This equates to a total downtime of a mere 25 minutes annually.
Through this agreement, Gateway GulfGateway Gulf
will license MicrosoftMicrosoft products on a monthly basis to provide services and hosted applications to their end customers. There are high hopes based on these sound services that this network will allow both parties to help satisfy their organizational goals, as well as customer's needs in the most efficient way possible, utilizing both parties areas of specialty.Miguel Dainesi, Regional Director for Gateway GulfGateway Gulf stated, 'We are extremely pleased to see that MicrosoftMicrosoft has recognized the capabilities and massive benefits of our unparalleled services. If one looks at the caliber and classification of our latest client, it speaks volumes about what we have to offer.'
Gateway GulfGateway Gulf
's recently launched Business Platform Centre was visited by members of The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). The tour that was conducted allowed the attendees to witness firsthand the set up of the Centre based in Salmaniya as well as to obtain a greater understanding of the services that the company has to offer. MicrosoftMicrosoft follows companies that require services in the network and telecom industry, such as Kalaam Telecom and others yet to be announced.
Ahmed Yahyaoui, Middle East and Africa Sales Manager for Software and Services commented, 'MicrosoftMicrosoft is delighted to partner with Gateway GulfGateway Gulf and address the 'software plus services' enterprises customer with our software and services portfolio.
'Software plus services' is a major transformation within MicrosoftMicrosoft and hosted services is a key enabler of this transformation strategy."
About Gateway Gulf
Gateway GulfGateway Gulf
is building mission critical facilities which house the infrastructure and equipment needed to provide its integrated set of offerings, which includes a carrier-neutral Tier I Internet Exchange, Tier III/IV Data Centers, Teleport (Satellite Farm) and Managed Services offerings.The company aims to bring the revolutionary benefits of connectivity enjoyed by the developed world to emerging markets. It addresses the high price of connectivity by approaching its markets with a unique carrier-neutral Internet Exchange solution, emphasizing open access and "peering" agreements for all customers.
A suite of solutions that build on the benefits of Gateway GulfGateway Gulf's network provide value to its customers through its one-stop, carrier neutral IXP, teleport, collocation and managed services facilities.
By allowing interconnection among heterogeneous networks, hosting business data and multimedia content, providing integrated Satellite Broadcast and VSAT services, Gateway GulfGateway Gulf will enable businesses, ISPs, telecom operators, governments and content providers to participate on a common data processing platform and enable business growth.
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