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Ooredoo extends collaboration with Dell Technologies to fast-track digital offerings for enterprise customers in Qatar and Ooredoo is committed to modernising our infrastructure to foster innovation .
Our collaboration with Dell Technologies helps us accelerate innovation and enable business transformation to succeed in today ’ s digital era .”
Dell Technologies has announced that it has expanded its collaboration with Ooredoo to support the development of the telco ’ s next-generation digital infrastructure . By having a strong ICT backbone in place , Ooredoo aims to simplify operations , accelerate innovation and introduce new services to the market . As Qatar ’ s leading communications service provider ( CSP ),
Ooredoo is responsible for the delivery of mobile , fixed and content services in the country , while executing the country ’ s wider digital transformation vision .
Thani Ali Al Malki , Executive Director – B2B , Ooredoo Qatar , said : “ Technology is a key pillar of socio-economic transformation as outlined in the Qatar National Vision 2030
Travers Nicholas , General Manager – Qatar , Dell Technologies , said : “ At Dell Technologies , our vision for CSPs such as Ooredoo is to create the open , modern platform that is required to accelerate telecom innovation and revenue growth .
We are pleased to strengthen our collaboration with Ooredoo and look forward to working closely with them to provide disruptive technologies that will advance their ability to offer differentiated services to their customers .”
Vodafone Qatar reports 77 % increase in net profit to US $ 89.8 million for 2021
Telco Vodafone Qatar has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31st 2021 , which reflect the company ’ s success in maintaining its growth trajectory .
The telecoms provider reported an annual net profit of QR327 million ( US $ 89.8 million ), a 76.9 % increase compared to the previous year mainly driven by EBITDA growth , despite the impact of COVID-19 .
Total revenue for the year increased by 14.8 % year-on-year to reach QR2.5 billion ( US $ 686.8 million ) due to continued growth in the company ’ s postpaid , fixed broadband services ( GigaHome ), managed services and equipment and related services . Service revenue grew by 10.4 % to QR2.2 billion ( US $ 604.3 million ).
H . E . Abdulla Nasser Al Misnad , Chairman , Vodafone Qatar , said , “ Vodafone Qatar started 2021 by making further significant investments to enhance and expand its network , which allowed us to better support all of our consumer and business customers across Qatar . We have also worked hard to continue adapting to the new landscape in which we are now operating in as a business , due to the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic . Now , through our efforts to proactively accelerate and promote the Digital Transformation of Qatar , we look forward to playing a pivotal role in what is set to be a very productive year for both our company and the country .”
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