Etisalat’s IP Centrex offers new facility

DUBAI - Etisalat has announced that IP Centrex, its Internet Protocol-based Virtual Private Network (VPN), will provide businesses with a full set-up voice and data service and further cost savings, said Mohammed Al Fahim, Etisalat's Executive Vice-President for Marketing.

By Staff Reporter

Published: Thu 7 Oct 2004, 9:21 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 12:37 PM

Al Fahim, further said: "IP Centrex's new hosting facility effectively takes away the need for companies to invest in costly Keyphone/PABX systems and network servers. The IP-based Virtual Private Network does the job for them. Etisalat provides connectivity in the form of a single voice and data enabled cable to each workstation.” “Apart from the savings on hardware infrastructure, companies will not have to foot the bill for employing specialist staff to maintain their own network. This service is sure to add value to the operations of UAE businesses. It means they do not have to worry about purchasing costly communication equipment, maintenance, upgrades and specialist manpower. As their telecommunication service would be outsourced to Etisalat, business customers would have the luxury of spending more time and effort on their core business. Etisalat, being at the forefront of technological innovation in the region, provides enabling technology to our customers, bringing them creativity, value and efficiency.”

Meanwhile the company has also announced that its Corporate General Packet Radio System (GPRS) service for corporate entities looking for a secure wireless system would be demonstrated at Gitex 2004. The GPRS service enables data transfer from remote locations to a control centre, effectively allowing the remote location to become an arm of the central base.

Al Fahim, said: "Wireless data transfer has been in use for some time now, but the security and the bandwidth options presented by GPRS are unmatched. The security is so high and assured that even banks are working towards connecting to their ATMs through this service. This speaks volumes for the security of the transactions over GPRS. Any remote user or system that needs access to a central database or control centre would be able to access the base with ease. Handheld units used by a policeman, for instance, could access the central traffic and vehicle database to query the history of a car's licence plate.”