13 March 2017

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – The Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) ICT Special Interest Group held its first meeting of 2017 at the Gulf Hotel Convention Centre. ICT is the convergence of IT and Communications and this event focused strongly on the Communications aspect. The meeting was well attended with over 30 participants.

Condor Technology, Bahrain in partnership with Prysmian Group sponsored the event. Prysmian Group, the world leader in fiber optic cables, were invited to present their innovative fiber optic cabling solutions. Prysmian Group’s Kris Roberts, connectivity & FTTH specialist; Toni Nieto, Middle East telecom solution manager; and Carlos Lopez, Prysmian Telecom Director, UK presented a highly cost effective and time saving product for running fiber to the end point in high rise buildings.

Known as Verticasa, the solution is quick to deploy and ensures minimum splice points between the incoming fiber to the basement of a building and the end customer. Creating a big impact on the ICT and construction industries this advanced fiber optic cabling solution is suitable for both Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) projects.

The BBBF is a leading network of businessmen and women in Bahrain. The forum has nine Special Interest Groups (SIGs), covering oil, gas & energy, hospitality, construction, banking & financial services, ICT and legal sectors; as well as organisational effectiveness, young professionals and women in business. The SIGs offer members and guests a valuable medium for exchanging industry specific ideas and discussing issues relevant to a particular sector in a more informal setting. 

Individuals interested in joining the forum and staying up to date with its events can find out more at www.bbbforum.org    

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About BBBF:
The BBBF was set up in 1995 and has grown from the original 16 members to over 450 members today. It aims to promote trade and investment between Bahrain and Britain in a non-discriminatory, non-political and non-profit making manner. The BBBF is widely recognised in Bahrain and the UK as a leading impartial business sector group. The Forum works to create and sustain a favourable business environment. The BBBF strives to assist and introduce new trade and investment to both countries to benefit and enhance the common economic interests of our member companies.

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