Mobily first operator to launch TelePresence for business sector

Press release
Published July 13th, 2011 - 07:52 GMT

Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Etihad Etisalat "Mobily" announced the launch of Public "Tele Presence" service as the first operator in Saudi Arabia. Mobily TelePresence service is establishing new standards for Audio-Video communications and real time collaboration, thus truly contributes to the business productivity.

The new Mobily Public TelePresence facilities will enable Mobily’s customers to minimize their travel time and expenses by delivering a live, immersive, face-to-face experience via the Mobily TelePresence network and community. Customers can enjoy real-time communication and to collaborate with colleagues, customers and partners in the 32 worldwide business cities. 

With launch of “Tele Presence” service in Saudi Arabia, “Mobily" aims to enrich the (audio-visual) multimedia communication, with high definition video technology to serve the business sector. The Mobily public TelePresence solution will help its customer for fast decision making and facilitating a 'greener' environment by reducing the carbon footprint.

Commenting on the launch of the new service, Khalid Al Kaf, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of  "Mobily", said that "Tele Presence" service represents a unique and distinct experience of visual collaboration that does not recognize the geographical borders, where "Mobily" was able to link "Tele Presence" service with 32 sites around the world with its fast growing community to cover other business cities. This service will enable the possibility of holding meetings at one place with the participation of other geographical dispersed locations through high definition and dynamic video technology.

He added that the new service is of vital importance for all economic entities, as it speeds up holding of meetings, decision making and concluding of business deals, and aims at rationalization of costs and expenses, and avoids abroad travel and residence risks, without having to use any devices or technical complexities.

TelePresence service is available through Mobily TelePresence Suite and is available for reservation through "Mobily" website. The service is provided from Mobily Central region through  its Riyadh branch, and assured that all facilities and arrangements for  Jeddah branch will be completed soon, same to be added  as a true asset for the development of communication infrastructure, as well as to contribute to promoting competitiveness and increase number of companies and branches.

"Mobily" is very keen to be the leading telecommunication company by providing latest range of communication & collaboration services, including high quality and value added services by utilizing of its "GED" strategy, which was launched two years ago,  for developing of its infrastructure, enhancement  and strengthening of  its Broadband networks and services. 

Background Information

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily)

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) is a Saudi company established in 2004. The Company’s major shareholders are Etisalat Emirates Group (27.99%) and the General Organization for Social Insurance (11.85%). The remaining shares are owned by institutional and retail investors.

 

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