BT expands availability of communication services in Bahrain through partnership with 2Connect

BT and 2Connect announced today an expansion of BT’s capabilities in Bahrain, making it easier and more cost-effective than ever before for businesses in the Kingdom to take advantage of BT’s global information and communication technology (ICT) capabilities.

BT has operated in the Middle East since 1985 and today serves over 300 customers in the region.

2Connect is a key support partner for BT and the “BT Alliance programme”, BT’s global partner programme that allows IT service companies and network service providers to represent BT in their respective markets by marketing and selling BT’s portfolio of global networked IT services.

The BT Alliance programme was officially launched in 2008 and 2Connect is the first BT Alliance partner in the Middle East. The BT Alliance program comprises of over 100 partners globally and is part of BT’s strategy to reach and serve customers around the world.

Wael El Kabbany, general manager, BT Middle East and North Africa, said “The local partnership model gives businesses access to world-class global network services, while dealing with a trusted local partner, in their own language and currency. It’s a very compelling proposition, which truly brings together the best of both worlds, in combining our strengths.”

Fahad AlShirawi, founder and managing director of 2Connect, said, “By joining the BT Alliance, we yet again highlight our mandate to provide unique services and bring high-quality information technology to the Kingdom of Bahrain. 2Connect’s customers will benefit from both our local experts as well as relationship that leverages BT’s global leadership in advanced connectivity and a host of complementary and value adding products and services.”