CASE STUDY and assistance in the event of an attack . Our cybersecurity products also include firewalls , malware protection , vulnerability management , cloud web security , and a distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) mitigation suite . We can also provide security experts for consulting and management support , who can be based on-site at customers ’ premises if required .
How much of your IT infrastructure is on premise versus that which is hosted in the cloud ? operating companies have established content partnerships with the likes of Netflix , BeIN , OSN and Disney + to offer entertainment packages .
We ’ re also refreshing our mobile financial services , which have become a major part of our ecosystem , particularly in emerging markets . Markets such as Iraq , Algeria and others have very undersubscribed banking systems , and so we are seen in these markets as a strong , respected brand . This reputation is helping us change the narrative from being a traditional telco to a telco operator that is also
able to offer mobile financial services .
Finally , we are also taking steps to accelerate digitalisation among our enterprise customers . For example , in November Indosat Ooredoo and Google Cloud announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate Digital Transformation across consumer and enterprise segments in Indonesia . Through this partnership Indosat Ooredoo will offer small and medium sized businesses new cloud-based , and 5G enabled digital solutions that will empower new business models and enable them to tap new markets and opportunities .
The Middle East and in particular GCC , has witnessed a heightened wave of cyberattacks in recent months targeting sectors like banking and financial services , telecoms , education , and government . How is Ooredoo Group protecting its digital assets and most importantly client information that it doesn ’ t fall into the hands of cyber criminals ?
Ooredoo Group takes cybersecurity and data protection very seriously . We offer our customers a suite of managed cybersecurity services , including a managed security operations centre that provides comprehensive security support
While most of Ooredoo Group ’ s IT infrastructure is still located on premises , we are hosting some customer facing applications in the cloud . Currently we are exploring the best use cases to migrate more of our infrastructure to the cloud , while at the same time ensuring compliance with relevant regulation .
For example , as part of Indosat Ooredoo ’ s recently announced partnership with Google , we will modernise our infrastructure and applications on Google Cloud to help create a cloud-first organisation . Specifically , we aim to define a clear roadmap for the use of advanced data analytics and AI / ML to improve Indosat Ooredoo ’ s core operations , costs , and customer experiences and identify and maximise new business opportunities for the future
What is the business outlook for Ooredoo Group in the next 18 months ?
Ooredoo Group had a good first nine months of 2021 , with revenue increasing by 3 % and EBITDA by 7 % yearon-year , as we accelerated our Digital Transformation strategy . Looking ahead , we remain optimistic about Ooredoo Group ’ s potential , and we believe that we are on track to continue delivering growth .
We expect to see demand for content , entertainment services , faster broadband , and larger mobile bundles continuing to grow . The pandemic has greatly accelerated demand for online entertainment , and we continue to identify new content providers .
Our growth will also be driven by our strategy to create more value from our infrastructure portfolio as we transition to an asset-light model . In-line with this strategy , in March 2021 we announced the sale of over 4,200 telecoms towers in Indonesia , in a landmark deal valued at over US $ 750 million .
Through digitalisation and our transition to a more asset-light model , we aim to build on our growth and lead the way in Digital Transformation across our global footprint . p
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