DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ooredoo Group
has signed a frame supply agreement with Alcatel-Lucent, extending
and reinforcing the existing long-term collaboration between both
companies. The agreement covers the technology evolution and latest
innovations relating to ultra-broadband IP and transport networks.
This contract will extend for five years and will benefit
operations across the Ooredoo footprint in Middle East, Africa and Asia
Pacific and Southeast
Asia.
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As a result of this agreement, Alcatel-Lucent will supply
state-of-the-art, full packet microwave, high bandwidth optical
networking & IP routing platforms which will enhance Ooredoo's
customers' experience, whether it is for rich communications,
watching video entertainment from fixed/mobile devices or accessing
cloud-based business applications. Alcatel-Lucent is also providing
its professional services expertise including network management
services.
The new agreement follows Ooredoo's strategy to enhance network
performance across its global footprint, to deliver a superior
online experience for customers and to provide the foundations for
a new wave of "smart" services.
Ahmed Al Derbesti, COO of
Ooredoo Group, said: "Ooredoo is pursuing an ambitious
network leadership strategy, which will support our efforts to
ensure that our customers get the most out of today's digital,
connected world. Our agreement with Alcatel-Lucent builds on our
long-standing collaboration with this international leader and
strengthens our network as we continue to strive to enrich our
customers' lives by providing cutting-edge digital and mobile
services."
Philippe Guillemot, COO and Sales Officer of
Alcatel-Lucent: "Alcatel-Lucent is proud to deliver to
Ooredoo its IP routing and transport solutions to meet the
challenges of a networking landscape evolving to address the shift
to video, cloud-based services and massive networking traffic
growth. We are committed to support now and in the long term,
Ooredoo's strong development in all Ooredoo's markets in
Africa, the Middle-East and in Asia-Pacific."
About Ooredoo
Ooredoo is a leading international communications company
delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet and corporate managed
services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across
markets in the Middle East,
North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused
company, Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people's
lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by
leveraging communications to help people achieve their full
potential. Ooredoo has a presence in markets such as Qatar, Kuwait, Oman,
Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Palestine, the Maldives, Myanmar and Indonesia. The company was named "Most
Innovative Company of the Year -- MEA Region" at the 2015
International Business Awards.
The company reported revenues of US$ 9.1
billion in 2014 and had a consolidated global customer base
of 114.9 million customers as of 30
September 2015. Ooredoo's shares are listed on the Qatar
Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
under stock code "ORDS".
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About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU)
Alcatel-Lucent is the leading IP networking, ultra-broadband
access and cloud technology specialist. We are dedicated to making
global communications more innovative, sustainable and accessible
for people, businesses and governments worldwide. Our mission is to
invent and deliver trusted networks to help our customers unleash
their value. Every success has its network.
For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the
Alcatel-Lucent blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow
the Company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.
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