solutions by stc- Kuwait joins Manama-IX

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Manama Internet Exchange (Manama-IX), the Bahrain based Internet peering service provider has announced that solutions by stc - Kuwait, has joined its platform.

The news comes shortly after the announcement of the 20-fold growth in the Manama-IX platform’s traffic, between the first quarters of 2020 and 2021, making it the fastest growing Internet exchange platform in the region since its inception in 2019.

Through their presence on the Manama-IX platform, ‘solutions by stc’ - Kuwait, will be able to reach a wider number of international peering partners and take advantage of, among other benefits, an enhanced VR and gaming experience for its end-users in Kuwait, due to improved internet quality with faster response time and low latency.

Chief Executive Officer of solutions by stc - Kuwait, Mohammad N. Al-Nusif, said: “Through this solution, we aim to lower latency issues and enhance the in-game responsiveness for customers, allowing them to enjoy their online games with minimal gameplay interruptions.” He added, “By joining Manama-IX, solutions by stc- Kuwait, which is the specialized business arm of world-class digital leader, Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, will benefit from direct connection to Amazon Web Services (AWS) which means a more reliable service and high throughput network connectivity in the areas most visited and used by our customers.”

Batelco Acting General Manager of Global Business Hani Askar said: “Batelco’s vision behind Manama-IX is to contribute towards the development of Internet services across the region, in line with Bahrain’s national vision of becoming a leading regional digital hub.”