Bridge Alliance, Saudi Telecom Company renew partnership

Bridge Alliance and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) Group have renewed their partnership in KSA, Bahrain and Kuwait, extending to the year 2020.

Building on their successful collaboration over the past two years in enterprise services, STC Group and Bridge Alliance members will deliver enterprise mobility and Internet of Things (IoT) products and services for global and regional multinational organisations. End-to-end managed services will be available across Bridge Alliance member networks, which cover 35 markets, from the Middle East to Africa and Asia Pacific.

STC Group has a customer base of more than 100 million subscribers, and is the telecom leader in Saudi Arabia. The kingdom is the biggest market in the Middle East with a population of more than 28 million, accounting for an estimated SAR120 billion in telecommunications and information technology expenditure.

“STC recognises the tremendous value of working with leading mobile network operators (MNOs) globally. Today, multinational corporations and businesses with a regional or global presence are demanding seamless mobile solutions and services, sans the complexities and hassle of dealing with multiple operators. By taking advantage of Bridge Alliance’s combined footprint and expertise, STC group can provide more value and better services to its customers,” said Dr Tarig Enaya, Senior VP, STC Enterprise Business unit.

“STC Group is a valuable member of Bridge Alliance, and we are pleased to foster an even stronger and longer term partnership. The renewal reaffirms our shared vision in transforming the global mobile landscape, empowering both businesses and consumers in today’s increasingly connected world,” said Eileen Tan, CEO, Bridge Alliance.