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and in the future. Haitham Alfaraj, senior modern architecture designed to benefit world-class experience. We are confident
vice president of Technology and Opera- from greater agility, openness and auton- that, with STC, Celfocus and Matrixx, this
tions at STC says, “In line with the Saudi omy. To further enhance our customer unique engagement will result to a model
Vision 2030, digital evolution is a key pillar experience, Jawwy is focused on better project in the region.” “Celfocus’ partic-
and hence; it is at the core of our technol- platform performance with modern billing ipation in this innovative and ambitious
ogy strategy. Such evolution is intended & charging, openness, adoption of a multi- program aims at delivering an extensive
to build the digital foundation for the dif- speed architecture, partnership enablers transformation of Jawwy’s digital chan-
ferent lines of businesses. We have built a and platform security. This innovative nels and integration. With a modern archi-
dedicated stack to serve the Jawwy digital engagement enables us to embark on this tecture design, Jawwy’s business teams
brand in order to lift up the quality of ser- journey, while also adopting new solutions will benefit from greater agility and auton-
vices and meet the rising expectations of and technologies with world class partners omy while ensuring the efficiency and
our consumer – the Saudi youth segment. and alliances to take our customer experi- reliability required by technology teams,”
As part of our commitment to providing the ence to the next level; thus, affirming STC’s says Paulo Trigo, CEO, Celfocus. Speak-
best innovative services, we are partnering commitment to remain a trend setter in the ing for Matrixx Software, Dave Labuda,
with Matrixx, Celfocus and STC Solutions region.” “There is no doubt we are living founder & CEO adds, “Partnering with STC,
to further modernize the Jawwy technical the digital evolution era. Our government STCS and Celfocus to transform Jawwy’s
stack by establishing more digital enablers has identified the digital component as a offerings to provide their customers with
and extending the openness of the Jawwy key pillar in Vision 2030 for a better quality a truly mobile experience is an exciting
platform to support further growth while of life,” comments Omer Alnomany, CEO of opportunity. To successfully compete in
further enriching our customers’ experi- STC Solutions. “The private sector players today’s market, mobile operators have to
ence.” According to Hany Aboushady, CTO strive to offer the best digital experiences offer their customers creativity, control
of Jawwy, “As the digital era rapidly evolve, to their customers. STCS, is committed and transparency. We are proud to be at
together with STC Technology, we con- to providing innovative digital services the core of Jawwy’s commitment to pro-
tinue to enhance our platform architecture to our customers. We are very proud to viding its customers with a truly innovative
through an extensive transformation of be leading Jawwy digital transformation digital service.”
our digital channels and integration via a engagement that will give our customers a

Batelco the First in Bahrain to Launch 5G
International Roaming

Batelco, the leading digital solutions
provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has
entered into a partnership with du, from
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications
Company (EITC), to deliver 5G international
roaming services in the UAE, making
Batelco the first operator in Bahrain to
offer the service. Batelco’s customers can
now enjoy the 5G international roaming
service in the UAE when connected to
du’s network, providing them with a better
roaming experience. Commenting on the
launch, Batelco CEO Mikkel Vinter said, “We
are pleased to enter into the partnership
with du to provide 5G international roaming
services for Batelco’s customers visiting
United Arab Emirates. The partnership Kingdom to provide this service using a 5G keenness to be the first in launching the
is testament to Batelco’s continuous network outside of Bahrain.” “Furthermore, latest technologies is motivated by our
efforts to provide its customers with we strive to be the leaders in bringing the strong belief in supporting the Kingdom’s
solutions that enrich their experience. latest telecom and digital solutions to the digital economic vision,” he added. Batelco
This agreement becomes one of our 1,560 Kingdom. Accordingly, we were the first customers can benefit from 5G roaming
roaming agreements with international to launch 5G commercially in Bahrain, services while connecting to du by
telecommunication companies and we and today, we are proud to be the first to subscribing to Batelco’s roaming bolt-on
are proud to be the first operator in the launch 5G international roaming too. Our packages on their 5G enabled devices.

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