Etisalat, Tata Communications ink pact to introduce communication services in the UAE

The UAE's state run telecom service provider Etisalat today announced signing an agreement with Tata Communications to provide enterprise grade network services in the UAE.

"The alliance will significantly enhance Ethernet capabilities within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and consequently enable the companies to expand the array of connectivity services and value adds they bring to customers," said a statement from the companies.

Under the terms of the MoU, both companies will work together to deliver secure, scalable and flexible Ethernet and other connectivity solutions. This will enable Etisalat to deliver managed, carrier-class, global network services to its end users and customers.

Access to the Etisalat domestic network will also enable Tata Communications to enhance its global coverage in strategic location of UAE.

Through this arrangement, Tata Communications and Etisalat will align their respective infrastructures to offer Global Dedicated Ethernet services and a range of network and value-added services jointly to their customers.

According to Abdulla Hashim, VP, Enterprise Solutions at Etisalat, ''The partnership with Tata Communications is a strategic arrangement that will greatly extend the benefits of international connectivity to our business customers, enabling them to increase their productivity and efficiency. This will significantly expand the global footprint of our Enterprise services .We also see a great opportunity for both companies to collaborate on several other fronts and leverage our joint product portfolio to create new revenue streams and serve customer needs.''

In the past the two companies have worked together on other projects and had an international money transfer services on mobile phones through Etisalat's secure Mobile Remittance service, with Tata Communications being the central hub for the service (See: Idea Cellular, Tata Communications, Etisalat UAE team up with HSBC India to launch global money). "This joint initiative, along with Idea Cellular, is just the start of a comprehensive push to develop an unparalleled network proposition for customers looking for connectivity between UAE and the rest of the world," the statement said.