Kalaam Carrier Solutions and Riedel Networks are on their way to offering on-demand, real-time services to some of the major sporting centers in the region and partnering on other sport and media events.
Riedel Networks has announced a strategic alliance with Kalaam Carrier Solutions, a digital solutions provider headquartered in Bahrain, aimed at enhancing the motorsports experience across the MENA region and establishing a resilient, permanent network infrastructure.
Speaking about the deal, Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam, said: “Collaborating with Riedel Networks on this endeavour has allowed Kalaam to continue to cater to strategic industries and mission-critical projects within the GCC, such as the world’s largest motorsports events, where quality and performance of the connectivity solution is paramount for success. By seamlessly integrating our carrier-agnostic approach with Riedel’s expertise, we have set the stage for continued excellence and groundbreaking advancements in the dynamic realm of global connectivity.”
Initiated in November 2022, the project demanded swift execution, with all elements in place by mid-February 2023. Completed within three months, the project’s first stage saw a remarkable reduction in the round-trip delay from Riedel’s Milan Point of Presence (POP) to the Middle East POP, decreasing from 120 to 70 milliseconds — a notable 41% improvement. Additionally, the establishment of a new POP in Manama, Bahrain, now enables Riedel to leverage Kalaam’s wholly owned terrestrial cable system, Kalaam Network Optical Transit (KNOT), extending coverage to key countries including Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), Kuwait (Kuwait City), Qatar (Doha), and the UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai).
Michael Martens, CEO at Riedel Networks, added: “Kalaam Carrier Solutions aligned perfectly with our criteria for a partner, bringing not just technological expertise but also a commitment to seamless collaboration and an unwavering focus on achieving our shared goals. This collaboration has fortified our network infrastructure and laid the foundation for future endeavours.”
Timo Siebel, Chief Technology Officer at Riedel Networks, stated: “I’m always interested in an easy solution that’s reliable, easy to repair, and quick. But there had to be more to the potential partnership than the technology. Also, a partner who is focusing on getting the job done, who has a sense of urgency and knowledge of the business, and then if there is an issue, not having to discuss whose fault it is or how to report anything—just focused on the technical issue and support.”
