OREANDA-NEWS. Batelco, Bahrain’s leading business solutions provider, keen on expanding its alliances, has recently partnered with VKL Holding Group to provide end-to-end fibre infrastructure for Juffair Mall and Juffair Hotel. Almost 300 Optical Network Terminations (ONT) will enable telephony, wireless internet and LAN ports, all on a single line connected to every shop at the mall and the hotel. The service will be a boon for shop tenants and hotel management, especially as the Mall and hotel are due to open in September.

Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) supports triple-play services, high-bandwidth and long reach, which delivers many benefits to the customer. The reliable fibre-based network implemented by Batelco is an excellent cost effective choice for businesses due to the need for less physical equipment and accordingly, less maintenance.

The agreement was signed by Batelco A/GM Enterprise Division Donya Al Ansari and VKL and Al Namal Group Chairman and Managing Director Varghese Kurian, at the latter’s corporate offices, in the presence of officials from both organisations.

Following the signing, Mr Kurian commented that they welcome the proposal from Batelco for this prestigious project.

“We are very happy to align our Group with Batelco and look forward to their association in the development and plans. We welcome the new technology applied to this mall and hotel. This is introduced by Batelco as one-of-a-kind and the first in Bahrain. The new Juffair Mall and Hotel now stands as an iconic project and a leap towards the new future technology.”

Mrs. Al Ansari said that Batelco, as a leader in the local economy, is delighted to take part in yet another major project in Bahrain by providing premium quality, high-end, reliable infrastructure solutions for Juffair Mall and Hotel.

“The project displays Batelco’s capabilities in utilising the latest technologies to benefit businesses and customers. We appreciate Mr. Kurian’s willingness to adapt to the technology which will be introduced in this project. The knowledge and experience that Batelco has developed over many years gives the company the edge when it comes to major projects such as this,” she added.

VKL and Al Namal Group selected Batelco due to the company’s excellent reputation when it comes to providing one-stop-shop solutions in supplying, installing and maintaining quality and reliable services for businesses. Batelco’s proven track record and experience were key factors in this project. Furthermore, the ability to provide 24/7 support was considered to be vital to ensure seamless service at all times.

About Batelco

Batelco Group, is headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain and listed on the Bahrain Bourse. Batelco has played a pivotal role in the country's development as a major communications hub and today is the leading integrated communications’ provider, continuing to lead and shape the local consumer market and the enterprise ICT market.

Batelco has been growing overseas via investing in other market-leading fixed and wireless operators. Batelco Group has evolved from being a regional Middle Eastern operation to become a major communications company with direct and indirect investments across 14 geographies, namely Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Maldives, Diego Garcia, St. Helena, Ascension Island and the Falkland Islands.