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Arc extends its network ecosystem with Equinix in Oman evident in the recently announced 2Africa submarine cable and the 9,800km Oman Australia Cable . Its deployment in Oman comes on the back of recently established SDN nodes in UAE as well as Bahrain . Customers can rapidly roll out new applications and services across Oman and beyond with a simple and seamless model .
Arc Solutions has expanded its network footprint to Oman with presence in Equinix ’ s International Business Exchange ( IBX ) data centre in Muscat . The expansion enables Arc to extend its flexible Network-asa-Service solutions to a wider pool of local and global customers .
Arc ’ s presence in Oman is part of its regional expansion efforts to give its customers scalable solutions for growing across the Middle East .
Oman has established itself as a significant communications hub in the Middle East ,
“ Working with partners in the Middle East is the foundation of our ability to deliver leading ICT solutions across the region and beyond . We are excited to be working closely with the Equinix team to enable accelerated innovation in the Middle East ,” said Mahesh Jaishankar , CEO at Arc . “ Arc is always keeping track of changing demands in the region directing our expansion to locations where we see a strong future demand . We look forward to continuing to bring a multitude of new opportunities to customers in the region through our ongoing expansion .”
Oman ’ s Madayn launches Industrial Innovation Academy
Oman ’ s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates , Madayn , has officially launched its Industrial Innovation Academy in the Knowledge Oasis Muscat .
The academy has been set up to explore and study value-adding investment opportunities in various sectors and develop and incubate these opportunities to enhance the local content .
Under the patronage of Dr Khamis bin Saif Al Jabri , Chairman , Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-Up Unit , the launching ceremony was attended by Dr Saleh bin Said Masan , Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce , Industry and Investment Promotion ( MOCIIP ) for Commerce and Industry and Chairman of Madayn ’ s Board of Directors and Asila bint Salim Al Samsamiyah , Undersecretary of Investment Promotion , MOCIIP . Hilal bin Hamad Al Hasani , CEO , Madayn , said : “ The
academy aims at boosting the performance of factories in Madayn ’ s industrial cities , enhancing their operations through incorporating innovation components , as well as developing the skills of the national cadres . Besides , the Industrial Innovation Academy focuses on keeping abreast of current and future phases , unifying efforts , enhancing performance , reducing costs , and achieving sustainable and added value to the factories in Madayn ’ s industrial cities .”
Dr Hussain bin Suleiman Al Salmi , Chairman , Industrial Innovation Academy Board of Directors , pointed out that the academy presents a valuable addition to the industrial sector with its six strategic programmes that address vital elements .
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