STME gains access to world-leading IBM servers, storage and backup technologies

STME, one of the leading enterprise IT solutions integrators in the Middle East, has announced that it has recently signed a partnership agreement to become IBM Business Partner in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan. STME will have access to world-leading IBM servers, storage and backup technologies, resulting in enhanced delivery of premium services and helping STME realise its vision of becoming the leading datacentre infrastructure provider in the region.

The partnership enables STME to comprehensively address entire systems and storage datacentre infrastructure requirements of medium and large enterprise customers by incorporating IBM Product Portfolio and Services capabilities into STME’s already strong storage portfolio.

Salah Abu Shaar, CEO, STME, said: “The partnership with IBM is an important step in line with our commitment to offer the most comprehensive range of enterprise technology solutions in the region. Moreover, being an IBM Business Partner reinforces STME’s position as world-class and quality-oriented organisation. STME will continue to find ways to deliver greater value and enhance the level of satisfaction of its customers in the Middle East.”

Ahmed Galal, Sales & Marketing Director, STME, added: “Incorporating IBM technology into STME’s portfolio greatly expands our business prospects and enables us to increase our share of the regional market. Our customers are likewise very happy about this partnership and are looking forward to enjoying a wider range of value-added services.”

Founded in 1982, STME is an established regional data storage and IT solutions and services provider that focuses on quality as a means to achieve enterprise efficiency. STME boasts a broad range of key technology providers, including IBM, NetApp, Symantec and Hitachi Data Systems among many others, to deliver solutions geared to meet clients’ specific needs. The company is committed to designing and integrating innovative solutions to its portfolio of over 400 enterprise customers. STME has a presence throughout the GCC, Egypt, Levant and Pakistan.

• Etisalat and Korea Telecom to bilaterally cooperate in the areas of Global WiFi Roaming, Global Data Services (IPLC, MPLS-VPN, Satellite) and reciprocal PoP facilitation, IP based Television (“IPTV”), Machine to Machine Telecommunication (“M2M”) and Managed Service Business.
• Partnership to bring innovative and advanced telecommunication expertise in the UAE through intellectual capital sharing

Abu Dhabi, 22 June 2010: Etisalat today signed a strategic partnership agreement with Korea Telecom, a prominent South Korean integrated telecommunication service provider, to jointly develop innovative new age telecommunications solutions and collaborative services for customers. The partnership agreement was signed by Mr. Essa Al Haddad, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Etisalat and Mr. Hansuk Kim, Head of Global Business Unit, Korea Telecom.

As per the strategic agreement, Etisalat and Korea Telecom will establish respective administrative office to supervise and execute the key milestones of the MoU by sharing skill-set, intellectual capital and industry expertise, towards developing cutting edge products and services. This collaboration will focus on creating innovative solutions for Global roaming on Wi-fi (IPLC, MPLS-VPN, Satellite), Machine to Machine telecommunication (M2M), IPTV and Managed Services, thereby, significantly benefiting domestic as well as international business customers of both the telecom conglomerates.

Both Etisalat and Korea Telecom will also work towards creating distinct Points of Presence (PoPs) in South Korea and UAE respectively, eventually providing direct links, reliable and faster service to their customers in these countries.  

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Essa Al Haddad, Group Chief Marketing Officer, Etisalat said, “Etisalat is delighted to partner with Korea Telcom in our unswerving commitment to develop new age ICT solutions and provide enhanced value centric services to our customers. This partnership brings together two of the world’s leading telecommunication services providers who will strategically align their infrastructural and intellectual capabilities, to provide cutting edge solutions to businesses in their respective countries.”

“In addition to providing avant-garde services for our customers, this partnership will also consolidate Etisalat’s position as the region’s most forward-looking telecommunications and ICT service provider, as we continue to lead innovative developments in the ICT industry and seek to shape the technology and communications market of the future,” Al Haddad added.

This partnership will further add a new dimension to the recently formed nuclear relationship between UAE and South Korea and further strengthen the current economic ties between the two countries.  The UAE in December awarded a $20 billion deal to a South Korean group to build four nuclear reactors in the country. The telecom partnership will benefit Korea Telecom customers travelling to UAE, for accomplishing this project besides several other Korean businesses, who seek to engage, expand and collaborate with enterprises in the UAE.

Mr. Hansuk Kim, Head of Global Business Unit, Korea Telecom said, “Korea Telecom is delighted to partner with Etisalat, in its vision to create innovative solutions and advanced services for its customers.  By setting up as dedicated Center of Excellence in partnership with Etisalat, Korea telecom endeavors to provide a more positive and differentiated user experience to its customers while reducing complexity and cost. This unique knowledge based partnership will create unparalleled level of expertise to support implementation and facilitate effective use of ICT applications and technologies.”

Korea Telecom is listed at number 397 on the Fortune 500 List and has the largest portion of the South Korean local telephone and high-speed Internet business.

Agreement authorises leading exchange house to sell ‘SALIK’ recharge cards across all its 90 branches
 
April 05, 2010

Al Ansari Exchange, a leading provider of worldwide remittance and foreign exchange services, announced that it has inked an agreement with the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), involving the availability of ‘SALIK’ recharge cards across all its 90 UAE branches. The move adds another public service offering from the leading exchange house, which is now authorised to retail recharge cards in denominations of AED 50, AED 100 and AED 200. The move is expected to benefit over 1 million customers who conduct regular monthly transactions with Al Ansari.

“Al Ansari customers are now afforded a convenient way to buy ‘SALIK’ recharge cards right within our branches, which underlines our continuous efforts to expand our offerings to include a wide variety of amenities,” said Mohammad Al Ansari, Managing Director, Al Ansari Exchange. “We are proud of this new partnership with RTA, and we are sure that many ‘SALIK’ users will avail of this fantastic service.”

Since its establishment in 1966, Al Ansari Exchange has carved a niche in the market by offering reliable, customer-oriented products and services, including worldwide money transfer, foreign exchange, Payplus (WPS), transfers through Western Union & Cash Express, and door-to-door delivery of remittance. The company is present in most of shopping malls in the UAE, which enables it to provide easily accessible service to customers. It also provides ancillary services, such as cash advance and encashment against credit cards, credit card bill payment, and issuance of National Bonds certificates, and e-exchange, among others. 

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