Manama, Bahrain: Demonstrating its position as a provider of cutting-edge services, Batelco, the largest telecom in Bahrain, has announced the launch of Multi-Protocol Label Switching Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (MPLS IP VPN) Interconnectivity with Malaysia-based telecommunication company TM (Telekom Malaysia), which aims to further enable both parties to extend corporate VPN solutions between their respective regions. This agreement will provide state-of-the-art, end-to-end MPLS VPN services to businesses that wish to establish secured inter-office connectivity between locations.

The agreement, which will benefit both organisations, was signed by Batelco Enterprise Division General Manager Adel Daylami and Telekom Malaysia Executive Vice President Mohamad Rozaimy Abdul Rahman, on behalf of their respective companies. Mr. Daylami said that this strategic bi-lateral understanding is an important addition to Batelco's portfolio.

"It will enable us to extend our Global IP VPN solution to our international customers through our partner's reliable, state of the art network as well as providing our carrier partners with a one-stop-shop solution for transit services into Bahrain," he said. "Accordingly, the benefit of Batelco and TM's shared network can be extended to our international customers." "The agreement complements Batelco's range of global connectivity services such as Global IP-VPN, IPLC, Global Satellite services and a Global Data Centre that not only enhances efficiency by offering seamless, secured and dedicated interconnectivity but also the reliable support of a professional team working 24x7 in one of the regions' most sophisticated NOCs (Network Operation Centres)," added Mr. Daylami.

Mr. Abdul Rahman in support of the newly-signed business partnership further commented, "TM is honored to collaborate in this Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) partnership with BTC which will strengthen our global service offerings especially on Global IPVPN and Ethernet services."

"TM foresees this partnership will further drive the growth of the enterprise segment in the Gulf area particularly to those who demand fully-meshed, flexible, scalable and future-proof global networking solutions, in providing seamless data connectivity to suit the diverse requirements of their customers. This would definitely strengthen TM's presence and collaborations with telcos in the Middle East regions."

"Operational-wise, we strive to maximize potential synergies, by leveraging each other's resources and presence all over the globe while meeting customer expectation, if not beyond their satisfaction. As we embrace the vision in becoming Malaysia's leading new generation communication provider, we are confident through this initiative that this partnership will provide innovative platforms in bringing global technology closer to the customers," added Mr. Abdul Rahman.

The interconnection partnership will allow bi-lateral Data IP Services exchanges between Bahrain and Malaysia, as well as providing one-stop-shop transit services to Batelco's carrier partners. The partnership is in line with Batelco's Global Relations strategy, which focuses on extending its interconnection with Global carriers through MPLS networks in order to expand the company's IP Data Services reach to all major countries and provide seamless MPLS VPN services.

This NNI delivers great value to Batelco's customers; Among the key benefits for Batelco's partners are seamless IP data services between Bahrain and Malaysia, greater reach in the respective markets for data service connectivity, competitive pricing and a one-stop-shop offering for the advantage of all parties, in which Batelco is the GCC partner of choice for services into the Gulf region.

In addition, Bahrain-based enterprise clients will benefit from the extension of carrier grade VPN to their base office, a multi-purpose service offering to cater to different office applications, and competitive pricing, as well as a one-stop-shop offering.

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