MANAMA: VIVA Bahrain has signed a partnership agreement with UAE telecoms giant Etisalat to utilise its state-of-the-art communication hub SmartHub in establishing global connectivity that will further expand VIVA’s reach globally.

Etisalat SmartHub is a carrier grade data centre that is strategically located at Etisalat submarine cable landing in Fujairah, offering seamless regional and international connectivity.

SmartHub is the ideal solution offering IX & IPX exchanges for carriers and content providers, as well as mobile network operators delivering high performance and reliability.

“VIVA Bahrain is honoured to sign this strategic partnership with Etisalat. Such agreements are important milestones to our global expansion strategy where we strengthen our position as a dynamic carrier with global reach,” said VIVA Bahrain acting chief executive Mohammed Al Khushail.

The agreement was signed between Mr Al Khushail and Etisalat Group chief carrier and wholesale officer Ali Amiri on the sidelines of Capacity Middle East 2019, the largest Middle East meeting for global carrier community.

Mr Al Khushail said the partnership will enable VIVA to connect directly with tier 1 international carriers, reinforcing its global reach and international services portfolio to better serve business customers around the world.

Mr Amiri said: “Etisalat is honoured to have added yet another major telecoms services operator to our expanding portfolio of customers, and we look forward to a continued, long and mutually beneficial relationship with VIVA Bahrain.”

“This partnership will add greater value to the SmartHub platform further enriching our global network and connectivity propositions,” he added.

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