Etisalat set to cut business costs with IP-based hosting

Etisalat will host the service, opening up the possibility for businesses to outsource the facility for yet further cost savings.

IP Centrex's new hosting facility effectively takes away the need for companies to invest in costly Keyphone/PABX systems and network servers. The IP-based Virtual Private Network does the job for them.

Etisalat provides connectivity in the form of a single voice and data enabled cable to each workstation. Apart from the savings on hardware infrastructure, companies will not have to foot the bill for employing specialist staff to maintain their own network.

Mohammed Al Fahim, Etisalat's Executive Vice President for Marketing, said: "This service is sure to add value to the operations of UAE businesses. It means they do not have to worry about purchasing costly communication equipment, maintenance, upgrades and specialist manpower.

"As their telecommunication service would be outsourced to Etisalat, business customers would have the luxury of spending more time and effort on their core business. Etisalat, being at the forefront of technological innovation in the region, provides enabling technology to our customers, bringing them creativity, value and efficiency."

Etisalat's skilled technical specialists will be available for all queries, maintenance and upgrades. The service will be ready for commercial launch in the first half of next year and is expected to revolutionise connectivity for small and medium enterprises.