Allied Telesis, a leading provider of secure IP/Ethernet network solutions, said it has forged an alliance with Trans Telecoms, a privately-owned Saudi telecoms company, to support the Kingdom's rapidly developing telecom industry.

An industry leader in the deployment of converged triple-play networks, Allied Telesis said the new strategic partnership will optimize the value of Saudi's anticipated multi-billion ICT investments over the next four years.

As per the deal, Trans Telecoms will act as lead system integrator of Allied Telesis IP/Ethernet network solutions within the telecommunications, healthcare, education and construction industries and will specialise in offering high reliability network solutions tailored to the needs of the Saudi Arabian and Gulf markets.

The partnership follows recent government announcements that the country’s ICT sector is set to attract more than SR50 billion worth of investments by 2015.

The new alliance also supports the government’s move to adopt and implement green technologies, complementing the country’s commitment to protect the global environment and promote conservation of biodiversity.

'Saudi’s telecommunications segment is currently showing great potential following the government’s move to invest heavily in improving infrastructure to bring affordable internet connectivity to everyone,' said Saeed al Srari, chief executive officer, Trans Telecoms.

Trans Telecoms’ new partnership with Allied Telesis gives it the ability of installing and managing truly world-class network solutions for businesses and telecommunication service providers in Saudi Arabia, he noted.

'The two businesses will work closely to provide high-specification telecom solutions using their combined technical expertise, well developed knowledge of the local market and sheer professionalism,' he added.

With particularly affordable installation and easy management, the Allied Telesis network solutions portfolio includes industry-leading media gateways that allow voice, video and data services to be delivered to the home and business.

'This strategic alliance with Trans Telecoms creates a new supplier of significant capacity and technical resource,' said Francesco Stramezzi, Emenza director at Allied Telesis.

'It will open key opportunities for both companies and help Allied Telesis mark a stronger market presence in Saudi,' he added.-TradeArabia News Service