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PCCW Global Upgrades Middle Eastern Connectivity Via A New Network
Node in Aqaba, Jordan

PCCW Global, a leading international ICT of global wholesale and enterprise use web portal. Console Connect can also be
service provider, in collaboration with customers in the region. Aqaba is integrated directly into enterprise applications
Naitel*, a licensed telecommunications PCCW Global’s latest addition to the via an API, providing robust and secure
service provider in the Hashemite carrier’s extensive global network of enterprise-wide access to partner infrastructure
Kingdom of Jordan, have enhanced over 120 on-net Points of Presence and leading cloud service providers throughout
Middle Eastern international (PoPs) in 52 countries and 81 cities. In the world including Amazon Web Services,
connectivity and expanded the addition, Console Connect incorporates Microsoft Azure, as well as Google, Tencent,
region’s network reach by extending network automation software that Alibaba, IBM and Oracle cloud services. Mr.
PCCW Global’s growing global Tier 1 delivers on-demand access to PCCW Sameh Sobhy, Managing Director, Middle East,
network coverage via a new IP node Global’s dependable, high-speed global Turkey, Africa, PCCW Global, said, “Aqaba is an
in Aqaba, Jordan. This new unique private network, enabling users to important strategic location for development.
geographic position ensures that the quickly spin up network connections Our goal is to bring the latest, most innovative,
Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) region when required. Users are able to utilize fast and robust services to customers in the
has access to high-speed connectivity the platform to automatically order GCC region. Network automation makes it
and state of the art network automation global IP transit (AS3491) services possible for users to manage and control their
via Console Connect, a global platform and private MPLS links on-demand, own data resources by accessing a wide variety
for Software-Defined Interconnection®. bypassing the public Internet and of cloud services and content on top of our
The new Point of Presence in Aqaba, directly connecting to cloud providers, state-of-the-art data network.” Development of
which is located in a carrier-neutral content providers, applications partners the new node in Jordan is strategically aligned
facility, provides the Middle East with and any community on the platform The with other PCCW Global network expansion
a new level of connectivity using multi-award-winning Console Connect and connectivity projects in the EMEA region,
PCCW Global’s advanced, resilient platform provides a new level of speed including the innovative Pakistan & East Africa
and automated Tier 1 network, and and agility that can be achieved in just Connecting Europe (PEACE) cable project. The
caters to the increasing demand a few clicks with a simple, easy-to- PEACE cable system is a 12,000km-long, 200G
and 16T/FP privately owned cable system
connecting three of the largest and most
populous continents in the world - Asia, Africa
and Europe. On schedule to be completed
next year, the PEACE subsea cable system will
provide the shortest and most direct data route
from Asia to Europe, assuring exceptionally low
latency, which is vitally important for people
and organizations to leverage the innovative
use of ICT in the region and around the world.
PEACE connects countries on both sides of the
Mediterranean and provides connectivity for the
Middle East en route between Europe and Asia.

Telna And PCCW Global Join Forces to Provide Global Out-Of-Box
Connectivity to The Asian OEM’s Market

Telna, the leading managed multi- and Vivo for their data solutions. The Telna Global and Telna are uniquely positioned
network cellular connectivity platform - PCCW Global collaboration will create new to deliver innovative connectivity solutions
provider with the largest LTE footprint value by leveraging these integrations with that will be supported by our local teams
in the world, and PCCW Global, a leading PCCW Global’s unparalleled infrastructure to meet the needs of OEM’s.” PCCW Global
telecommunications service provider, have in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Gregory serves the mobile and IoT industry through
announced collaboration to combine the Gundelfinger, Chief Executive Officer of its expert team, supported by unique
strengths of both companies and deliver Telna, said, “The combination of Telna’s network services that leverage automated
fully managed connectivity solutions to existing OEM partners with PCCW Global Console Connect infrastructure across
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) will create instant revenue opportunities in over 120 Points of Presence delivering
in Asia. Telna provides multi-network IoT, consumer and enterprise connectivity.” mobile to cloud seamless connectivity.
access to some of the world’s leading Mr. Emmanuel Bain, Senior Vice President,
OEMs, including Xiaomi, ZTE, Meizu, TCL Mobility & Voice, PCCW Global, said, “PCCW
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