MANAMA - 2Connect, the Kingdom's link to the next generation of telecommunications services, has announced it has expanded its global, multi- protocol label switching (MPLS) network. Through strategic partnerships, 2Connect's new, international MPLS network is now available in more than 80 countries from 1,100 points of presence (PoP).
"The expansion of our global MPLS network from 10 to 80 countries underlines 2Connect's strategy to remain at the forefront of the Kingdom's competitive, telecommunications industry. We have equipped ourselves to provide local and international consumers with all- encompassing, innovative technological services in a bid to solidify Bahrain's reputation as a pioneer in the telecommunications field," said Fahad Al-Shirawi, managing director, 2Connect.
"2Connect's focus is on investing in the nation's infrastructure and the recent expansion of our MPLS network reflects our commitment to this cause. Businesses in Bahrain now have an opportunity to access one of the world's most reliable and extensive MPLS networks. Bahrain's growing financial industry in particular is set to benefit from the introduction of a global MPLS network which till now has not been adequately provided by any other telecommunications provider in the Kingdom," Al-Shirawi said.
"2Connect's enhanced global MPLS network will improve our product portfolio offering, giving our customers greater reach to over 80 countries. This makes us the number one choice for businesses looking for high-quality data connectivity," said Francis Pepin, senior manager, Marketing, 2Connect.
"The Kingdom's financial sector is currently undergoing a period of rapid growth and development and we saw an increased demand from banks and financial institutions for international data connectivity to countries that were not part of our coverage.
By Mehmood Rafique
© Arab News 2007
