February 1, 2011: NavLink, a provider of managed Information and Communication Technology services in the region, has signed an agreement with GlobeMed Ltd, a leading healthcare benefits management company providing franchises to Third Party Administrators (TPA) throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Due to its high reliance on Information Technology, the agreement with NavLink will provide GlobeMed Ltd with a complete solution for the company's Disaster Recovery Plan.

GlobeMed Ltd has currently implemented with NavLink a Disaster Recovery Site located in France, which encompasses its hardware, communication and software infrastructure. This set-up will ensure that if systems or communication grid should fail in Lebanon, due to uncontrollable circumstances, data is recoverable with minimal loss and normal operation can carry on. The continuous upgrade of its innovative systems and technologies is the foundation that is behind the success of GlobeMed Ltd, demonstrating once more its position as a leading TPA in the region.

NavLink brought to the project more than 15 years of expertise in the Managed Services arena during which it served and still serving several large enterprises across different industries such as Finance, Media, Oil & Gas, Construction and Government.

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About NavLink
NavLink is a provider of managed data and hosting services, and enterprise network solutions, to medium and large enterprises in over 17 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Founded in 1996, it was one of the early adopters and pioneers in introducing IP services in the Middle East, and has since established a stellar reputation with its customers and partners based on trust, outstanding technical skills, mutually beneficial partnerships, and the prompt delivery of commitments. NavLink currently enjoys deep strategic relationships with leading telecommunications carriers.

About GlobeMed Ltd
GlobeMed Ltd. is a leading organization in the MENA region, enjoying more than 20 years of professional experience, know-how and technical expertise in the management of healthcare benefits. Since its inception in 1991, GlobeMed Ltd is not only the first, but also the largest TPA in the region. Through its various operations region wide, it currently serves more than 80 insurance companies, social security and welfare funds, mutual societies and self-funded schemes, and manages more than 1,500,000 lives with access to over 500,000 health providers around the globe. Its 500+ employee-strong management and multidisciplinary staff are among the most capable and experienced in their respective fields.

For more information kindly contact:
Abed R Hallak
Email: abed.hallak@navlink.com

Press Release 2011