'Businesses like American Express, which are heavily dependent on IT systems, always need a back-up in case of unforeseen interruptions or disasters and to ensure their continuous superior level of service to their customers in the region,' said Sameer Sadeh, EHDF's CEO. 'eHosting DataFort can provide American Express Middle East with service level guarantees that were previously underdeveloped in this region, helping them to ensure the highest possible level of business continuity,' he added.
Under the agreement, EHDF will provide AEME with Disaster Recovery solution design, consultancy, installation and management support. The Disaster Recovery solution will be fully redundant and resilient in terms of power, security and connectivity. The solution also includes advanced features like Disaster recovery seats which can be used by AEME Personnel in case of any incident in the American Express's primary facility.
'eHosting DataFort is one of the market leaders in the Middle East, not only do they have an excellent understanding of our business needs, but they offered a tailor made solution to meet our needs; we are confident about the quality of the service provided,' said Trevor Stokes, President & CEO American Express Middle East. 'This agreement helps us to ensure that our customers will have continuous access to their accounts in a secure matter even in the event of a disaster,' he added.
EHDF offers a complete range of technology services to help regional and global enterprises effectively deal with the challenges in today's business environment. EHDF's key services include a range of hosting services including managed hosting, disaster recovery, security analysis, security consultation, security training and education.
Sadeh concluded: 'We are glad to provide American Express Middle East with our state-of-the-art services and support and have been working closely on developing their disaster recovery infrastructure, and providing them with our expertise in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning and services. We are confident that as the relationship progresses and trust is built, it will solidify the relationship via more offerings to American Express Middle East.'
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eHosting DataFort (EHDF), a subsidiary of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone and leading regional provider of managed hosting, security and disaster recovery services, announced yesterday their partnership agreement with American Express Middle East (AEME), to provide Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Services for the region.
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About eHosting DataFort:eHosting DataFort (EHDF) is a Managed Hosting and IT security company and is a fully owned subsidiary of Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone. EHDF is addressing the regional market for IT enabled services. EHDF, the regional leader in managed hosting and security services, is vendor independent and offers solutions with reduced risk and higher productivity with lower TCO.
EHDF offers a complete range of portfolio of managed hosting and security services that enable and fortify companies' IT infrastructure and enhances productivity. The services offered include: Co-location, Managed Hosting, Strategic Outsourcing, Data Centre Consultancy and Build, Internal Security Audit, Security Penetration Testing, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity. EHDF is the only service provider for full range of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions. EHDF is equipped with a state-of-the-art Security Operation Centre (SOC) which provides Managed Security Services to companies across the region. EHDF also offers Security Consultancy Services and Security Training courses for both the technology and management staff of organizations. Over the last year, EHDF has expanded its reach to the Gulf Region, Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent.
About American Express:
American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travellers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking. American Express established its presence in the Middle East in 1959 and set up its first office in Bahrain in 1977 as a joint venture company owned by Mawarid Investment Limited and American Express.
Operating in 19 markets in the Middle East and North Africa region, AEME issues dollar currency Credit and Charge Cards: Personal (Green), Gold, Platinum as well as Company and Corporate cards, and introduced its first local currency Credit Card in 2001 specifically to the United Arab Emirates. American Express Cards are accepted at millions of locations in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
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Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorTuesday, October 21 - 2003 at 09:17 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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