Jeddah Islamic Port selects Mitel and Gentec for SAR16m contract to upgrade communications system

Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia's principal port serves 59% of the Kingdom's sea-imports and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, is set to deploy what will be the largest converged communications solution for any port in the Gulf Region. The project is a major part of the approved communications modernisation wave that is sweeping the western region of the Kingdom.

Gentec, one of Saudi Arabia's leading ISO9001:2000-certified contractors for telecommunications, electronics and computer projects, recommended a Mitel IP solution to Jeddah Islamic Port based on the Mitel 3300 IP Communications Platform (ICP). The new converged solution is an upgrade from their existing TDM system and will service more than 11,000 users with the potential of expanding to more than 65,000 users in the future.

"Mitel was chosen from nine global bidders and this is a great opportunity for Mitel and a reflection of our excellence in the provision of advanced communication solutions," said Hisham Amili, Mitel GM, GCC. "This is another example of Mitel's recent advancement in the market, not just in Saudi Arabia, but across the region," Hisham concluded.

'Our partnership with Mitel in the Saudi Market is crucial to the provision of complete converged solutions to Jeddah Ports. The combination of first class communication systems and the local expertise and support is what customers are looking for. Both Mitel and Gentec are renown for integrity, commitment and expertise. We are confident that more of such important projects will follow suit," said Sadek Husayni, General Manager, GENTEC.