Grid Telecom, a subsidiary of the Impartial Energy Transmission Operator (IPTO) of Greece, has partnered with the Dawiyat Built-in Telecommunications and Data Expertise Firm, an entirely owned subsidiary of Saudi Electrical energy Firm (SEC) in Saudi Arabia, to construct a brand new high-capacity cable system connecting Greece with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Particulars of the New Cable System
The brand new cable system will hyperlink Saudi Arabia with the Greek island of Crete, extending westward to main locations in Europe and eastward to all the Arabian Peninsula.
Advantages and Future Tasks
The partnership between Grid Telecom and Dawiyat Built-in will present synergies for his or her participation in further initiatives that create long-term worth, similar to the event of hyperscale-ready information facilities and gateways between continents, the businesses stated in a joint assertion on Tuesday.
Grid Telecom stated, “On this framework, our collaboration with Dawiyat Built-in in constructing a brand new cable system will assist the implementation of a brand new hall between Greece and Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, it should improve the strategic function of Crete as a regional open-access interconnection node within the Japanese Mediterranean and the Balkans.”
“Our partnership with Grid Telecom in a consortium to construct a brand new cable system will enhance our community’s resiliency and attain,” stated Dawiyat Built-in.
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“IPTO is already collaborating with Saudi Electrical energy Firm (SEC) by its wholly owned subsidiary Nationwide Grid by establishing ‘Saudi Greek Interconnection,’ a particular objective firm for conducting feasibility research associated to the implementation of the Greece-Saudi Arabia electrical energy interconnector.” stated IPTO.
“Now, by becoming a member of forces with Dawiyat Built-in, additionally wholly owned by SEC, we’re constructing a brand new numerous cable hyperlink within the Japanese Mediterranean, bringing progressive telecommunications options to the area,” IPTO added.
Dawiyat Built-in’s Position within the Market
Dawiyat Built-in is the impartial wholesale service supplier within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with licenses to construct and function worldwide cable techniques and cable touchdown stations.
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The partnership between Grid Telecom and Dawiyat Built-in will deliver superior information transport options to the market, creating a brand new telecommunications bridge between Europe and the Center East, the official launch stated.
