Dubai-UAE: 10 June, 2013

eHosting DataFort (eHDF), the region's leading managed IT services provider and a member of TECOM Investments, has been appointed by Khaleej Times, the UAE's first English language newspaper, to host and power their web site www.khaleejtimes.com.

The 35-year old newspaper's digital operation is fully managed by eHDF with comprehensive redundancy and internet security built in. The site incorporates Virtual Private Network (VPN) connectivity to the Khaleej Times online desk and is continuously monitored and updated with the latest news content.

eHDF offers Khaleej Times a fully managed solution for its entire IT infrastructure, including servers, routers, switches and other devices. eHDF worked in close coordination with Khaleej Times' technical team to configure all the necessary security components to secure the web site and create a remote desktop over VPN to facilitate KT's online team to carry out all administration tasks. In embracing digitization, Khaleej Times has gathered further momentum on social media and provides seamless digital access to its vast readership via smartphones.

Saghir Ahmed Khan, Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations, Khaleej Times, said: "A strong web presence and embracing digital platforms has become imperative for any publishing house. At Khaleej Times, we have adopted digitization very effectively and reach around 270,000 users via online and mobile channels apart from the 460,000 readers of its print edition.

"We are very pleased to partner with eHosting DataFort for this project. eHDF ensures that our web site is stable and has the ability to withstand any sudden spike in web site traffic on account of any breaking news in the region. In addition, the 24/7 monitoring and management of the IT infrastructure at eHDF's data centres ensures that the web site is accessible to users at all times around the globe. A smooth and effective infrastructure support for KT's digital operation has opened up the possibility for us to explore further business opportunities in digital media where we foresee a major expansion."

Yasser Zeineldin, CEO of eHosting DataFort added: "With the rapid advances in technology, the evolution and consumption of news is ever changing. The interactive, secure and highly available online presence of any provider becomes a key factor in differentiating it from others. We are pleased to be a partner of choice for Khaleej Times for its online strategy.

eHosting DataFort has established itself as a market leader in the field of hosting and managed IT services with its multiple state-of-the-art Tier 3 data centers, resilient and scalable infrastructure and round-the-clock managed operations. The company has also been recognized year on year as the 'Best Managed Service Provider of the Year' across the Middle East.

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About eHosting DataFort:
eHosting DataFort is a fully owned subsidiary of TECOM Investments and is a leading provider of Managed IT services. The organization has obtained a number of notable projects to deliver world-class Managed IT services to major enterprises across the region. eHosting DataFort's proven track record for managing an enterprise's IT infrastructure includes some of the largest organizations e.g. Dubai Financial Market, Tejari, Axiom Telecom, Khaleej Times, Panasonic, Dubai e-government and du.

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