Batelco is very pleased to announce it will host the 37th EUGAP General Meeting, which will take place in Bahrain from 20 to 23 November, at the InterContinental Regency Hotel. Batelco is an active member of EUGAP, as one of 26 member organisations which come from 20 countries in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions.
EUGAP (Ericsson User Group Asia Pacific) is an operator member-driven user group which offers a structured and consistent platform for the exchange and dissemination of information, and an open dialogue between member operators and Ericsson. The group forms a single and unified platform for all GSM/WCDMA/LTE operators to discuss and reach consensus on operational issues, and matters of strategic importance for operator business strategy in the context of Telecom & IT convergence and ICT industry transformation.
By selecting Batelco in Bahrain as the host for its General Meeting, EUGAP confirms the Kingdom of Bahrain as a viable business and event hub in the Middle East region. Batelco’s name is recognised internationally due to the Company’s growth in recent years which has taken it into a number of new geographies. Furthermore, Batelco’s participation at international events such as GITEX has strengthened the Company’s reputation as a major regional organisation with capabilities on par with leading regional and international telecoms companies.
The event, which comprises three days of presentations and working group activities, will be attended by over 150 telecoms experts and executive management from the member organisations. Following the official opening on Monday 21st, presented by EUGAP Chairman, Steven Hopcraft, Batelco Chief Technology & Information Officer Bashier Sallie will give the Keynote Address.
A number of experts will speak over the course of the event including Klaus Middeler, Head of ICT Business Operation and Consulting & Learning Services at Ericsson UAE, who will present on IoT Use Cases and Håkan Eriksson, Head of Strategy at Ericsson South East Asia and Oceania, whose presentation is titled Network Transformation. A number of Batelco Engineers will present the Company’s most recent achievements. Additionally, Ericsson will also be showcasing some of its latest solutions and services including its Internet of Things IoT platforms, Virtualised and Software defined infrastructure.
Batelco Bahrain CEO Eng. Muna Al Hashemi said that Batelco was delighted to host such a prestigious event that will provide participants with an excellent platform to share knowledge and discuss a number of common issues faced by operators.
“Batelco is very pleased to have the opportunity to host the 37th General Meeting for EUGAP. The EUGAP group deserves much praise for its efforts and dedication to the telecoms industry. Over the years, their efforts have led to a number of developments which have added tremendous value for all attendees and the companies they represent,” she said.
Source: Batelco