Arc Solutions expands network in Bahrain with Global Zone presence
Network provider and joint venture between two telecoms UAE’s du and Bahrain’s Batelco, Arc Solutions, announced on Tuesday that it has expanded its network to Bahrain in the digital business platform Global Zone.
Global Zone — that is considered the region’s hub for data movement — is a carrier-neutral digital business platform based in Bahrain’s highly secure Tier III data center. It offers terrestrial and underwater cable access services, IP transit, and global Ethernet.
On the other hand, Arc provides customers with rapid access to a rich ecosystem of networks and data centers across the region.
Arc’s presence in the Global Zone provides local and global customers with flexible and scalable colocation, connectivity, and interconnect solutions in key regional markets, the company highlighted in a statement.
This step is part of the firm’s vision to provide seamless access to growing connectivity and commercial hubs across the Middle East.
“Our presence in Global Zone is another milestone on our journey and brings us closer to achieving our vision for a hyperconnected intra-regional connectivity platform,” said Mahesh Jaishankar, CEO at Arc in the statement.
Additionally, the expansion in Bahrain follows the launch of Arc’s software-defined networking (SDN) nodes at Datamena and Etisalat SmartHub data centers in June 2021.
Through this deal, Arc’s customers can connect to Datamena and SmartHub in the UAE, and Global Zone in Bahrain, with a single provider and contract.
“As more hubs come online, we’re delivering the solutions that remove the barriers to innovation across the Middle East and empowering customers with rapid access to connectivity and data center services,” Jaishankar added.
Nevertheless, the provider of integrated networking solutions appears to have additional growth plans.
According to the statement, Arc’s roadmap includes further expansion across the Middle East planned for the latter half of 2021, with plans for over 20 locations in the region over the next three years.