YBA Kanoo, Avaya in networking deal

Manama : Bahrain based Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo (YBA Kanoo) yesterday awarded a flagship networking and wireless project contract to Avaya, a leader in business communications solutions.  

As per the contract, Avaya will deploy its networking and wireless technologies to connect the group’s 60 branches across the GCC (Gulf Council Countries), providing the group with superior customer and team experiences while building operational efficiencies across the group’s stores and offices in the GCC. The project is scheduled for completion in June 2016. 

“We firmly believe that wireless access will enhance the collaboration between our teams while increasing their efficiency and productivity,” commented Jameel Al Sharaf, Head of Group IT at YBA Kanoo. 

With the centralized wireless network management, network administrators at YBA Kanoo will be able to differentiate enterprise users from guests, with full network visibility and control all the way to individual user level. The network is managed on a private cloud, and allows for centralized licensing management, which will help YBA Kanoo to cut OPEX by an estimated 30 per cent.  The group’s head office in Bahrain will also be running on Avaya networking technology, running Avaya applications such as voice and video conferencing solutions.  

“Our work with the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group demonstrates the digital maturity of business groups in the region, led by strong examples such as the Kanoo Group,” said Mohammed Areff, VP MEA, Avaya.