DOHA: IctQatar has designated Qtel as a Dominant Service Provider (DSP) in all 14 relevant retail and wholesale markets in Qatar, following the regulatory authority's 2010 Market Definition and Dominance Designation (MDDD) Review.
From the review, Vodafone was deemed to be a DSP in two wholesale terminating markets (fixed and mobile), in which a network operator is always inherently dominant.
The 2010 MDDD review was the second time ictQatar has undertaken the MDDD process. On 24 June 2008, Qtel was designated as a DSP in all 15 relevant retail and wholesale markets. In the 2010 MDDD review, ictQatar examined the relevant retail and wholesale markets in Qatar and, in consultation with Qtel and Vodafone, further defined 14 relevant retail and wholesale markets.
The MDDD review is conducted periodically by ictQatar to safeguard the interests of consumers and the public, and to ensure the continued development and liberalisation of Qatar's telecommunications sector.
Cb to show off Qatari hospitality
DOHA: Commercialbank has announced to offer a warm Qatari hospitality to its premium customers - Sadara members - in a specially designed 'Traditions Tent' during Qatar Masters 2012 from February 2-5, said a statement of the bank yesterday.
Held in association with the Ministry of Social Affairs - Department of Developing Productive Families, the 'Traditions Tent' features traditional Qatari hospitality and the rich Qatari heritage set against a luxurious Arabian tent.
Visitors through the four-day golf tournament will also be able to enjoy viewing these traditional arts and crafts display including falconry and henna interactions within the Public Village area.
Andy Stevens Group CEO, Commercialbank, said: "As the world's top golfers compete in this prestigious championship, we are pleased to offer our customers a unique view of world class golf in an Arabian entourage unique to this region and more special as it is 'Inspired by Qatar' rendering this great championship a truly memorable sporting experience."
Microsoft software helps building firm
DOHA: An enterprise resource planning (ERP) software called Microsoft Dynamics AX has helped Qatar Building Company experience significant improvements in organisational efficiency and gained increased visibility into its key business processes.
Imad Nweyder, IT Manager, Qatar Building Company said the Microsoft Dynamics AX solution has been instrumental in streamlining their business processes apart from providing lower total cost of operations (TCO) and increased efficiency
"With Dynamics AX, Microsoft provides a long-term solution that will take QBC into a new era of technology," Nweyder said. He said Microsoft has the edge over other softwares because it offers a solution that meets theirr requirements and is already familiar to their users facilitating the change management transition into an ERP system.
© The Peninsula 2012
