Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC), the largest Telecom and IT solution provider in Qatar, has signed an agreement with SELEX Communications of Italy to offer ATEX-approved intrinsically safe handheld TETRA radios, which guarantee operations in any potentially explosive environment. The intrinsically safe TETRA radios are especially vital for the oil and gas sector. TETRA radios are also much in demand in construction, transport management, security services, aviation sector, hospitals and other emergency services as well as in the shopping malls due to its being very effective in ensuring hassle-free group communications. They are being used to increase efficiency, connectivity and coordination among personnel at different work sites.
CGC's tie up with SELEX Communications, a global supplier of advanced communication, navigation and identification solutions to protect communities and critical national infrastructure, will ensure total TETRA solutions for the local industries. Leader in the delivery of Network Centric Communications, SELEX Communications supplies secure, integrated and interoperable network solutions for government, civil and military applications. With over 100 years of experience and driven by a relentless quest for innovation, the company develops state-of-the-art communications solutions that meet customer requirements and exceed their expectations. On strength of about 5000 staff and worldwide offices and facilities, SELEX Communications has the global presence to provide customers with the solutions and support they need - anywhere, anytime.
Massimo Mazzarini, International Sales Director, SELEX Communications, expressed happiness to partner CGC to offer intrinsically safe TETRA radios in Qatar. "We are happy to work with CGC, the total TETRA solution provider in the country, and look forward to have a very healthy business relation. Besides ensuring timely delivery of the high-tech TETRA radios, we will also provide time-to-time training to CGC personnel to serve the local clients better."
Anil Mahajan, Head - Business Development, CGC, thanked SELEX Communications for choosing CGC as its business representative in Qatar and stated that CGC would work to extend the partnership to further offerings from SELEX, including critical defence solutions. "With CGC's vast local experience and expertise and SELEX's quality products and services, we are well equipped to serve the Qatari industries excellently. Our latest tie up with a global technology leader once again proves our determination and commitment to offer the best available products and services to the local industries and facilitate fast development work in Qatar. CGC is already serving to over 100 satisfied TERTA customers in the country providing them complete solutions, especially handheld sets, dispatchers, recording system VLS, etc, based on Qatar Telecom network. And we reiterate to continue to bring such user-friendly and cost-effective technologies and services for the Qatari industries", he added.
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About CGC:
Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC) is a leading engineering and technology conglomerate in Qatar with diversified interests in Telecom, Information Technology, Mobile Telephony, Oil & Gas and Construction domains. CGC provides total IT, Telecom and mobility solutions ranging from consultancy to after-sales management including engineering, planning, project management, hardware and software provisioning, manpower services and operations & maintenance. Being the sole representative of Nokia in the country, CGC has a vast network of Nokia showrooms, service centers and Dealer outlets. For its quality compliant processes, CGC has been awarded ISO 9001-2000 certification and adjudged twice the Best Nokia Distributor in the entire MNE region consecutively for 2005-06 and 2006-07. CGC has also been declared the Best Channel Partner by Zetron, a world class digital wireless console manufacturer. www.cgulfc.com
About SELEX Communications:
SELEX Communications, a Finmeccanica Company, represents the convergence of Finmeccanica's communication activities. Its history is about telecommunication solutions, for all activities and requirements. It belongs to a larger family, the "SELEX" family, which represents Finmeccanica's defense electronics activities. SELEX Communications is a global supplier of advanced communication, navigation and identification solutions to protect communities and critical national infrastructure. Leader in the delivery of Network Centric Communications, SELEX Communications supplies secure, integrated and interoperable network solutions for government, civil and military applications. With over 100 years of experience and driven by a relentless quest for innovation, the Company develops state-of-the-art communications solutions that meet customer requirements and exceed their expectations.
Headquartered in Italy and with worldwide offices and facilities, SELEX Communications has the global presence to provide its customers with the solutions and support they need - anywhere, anytime. www.selex-comms.com
Media Enquiries:
Ajitabh Singh
Consolidated Gulf Co.
2nd Floor, Pearl Tower, Al Sadd Street
PO Box: 1231, Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 4367423
Mobile: +974 6764218
Fax: +974 4365796
Email: ajitabh@cgulfc.com
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