Telecom Lead Middle East: Ooredoo, Qatar, has launched IPX+ enabled network in the Middle East using Tata Communications’ IPX+ platform.
The implementation enables Ooredoo, earlier known as Qtel, to capitalise on the latest technology innovations in mobile broadband service delivery and management.
Ooredoo has launched voice over IPX+ as the first application, gaining access to Tata Communications’ IPX+ connected mobile destinations, and plans to consolidate its entire network to an IP-based backbone.
Ooredoo will rapidly support a suite of services such as signalling, data roaming (GRX and IPX) and LTE Roaming.
Allan Chan, president of Global Carrier Services, Tata Communications, said: “We are seeing a huge demand for our IPX+ connectivity platform from mobile network operators looking to capitalise on the mobile data explosion, with more than 140 forward-looking operators in 40 countries adopting our service.”
Tata Communications’ IPX+ connectivity platform offers Ooredoo global reach, improved quality of service (QoS) and enables transition to all IP-based services, including 4G, more cost-effectively.
The IPX+ platform ensures that Ooredoo can manage the ever-growing demand for wholesale voice, roaming and data services in Qatar, by introducing a cost-effective platform that adds greater capability and resilience to network infrastructure.
Yousuf Abdulla Al-Kubaisi, chief wholesale and international officer, Ooredoo, said: “Tata Communications is best-placed to help us migrate to IPX which will enable us to roll out more innovative and tailored services to our customers across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia.”
