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du Wins ‘Network Security Project Of The Year’ At Network Middle East Awards
Published May 22, 2011
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du has received a highly coveted Network Work Middle East Award under the ‘Network Security of Project the Year’ category. The prestigious award recognises the world-class quality of du’s cutting edge security technology projects.
The glittering event, which was recently held, celebrated innovative networking projects and recognised end users for their contribution to business, and vendors for their product leadership.
The awards, comprising of 22 categories, included more than 200 nominations spanning globally across different industries. Winners from the end user category were chosen based on their successful technology leadership and innovative use of technology to make a real business impact.
Commenting on the achievement, Walid Kamal, Senior Vice President, Technology Security & Risk Management Technology, du, said, “Winning this prestigious award is a wonderful achievement for us, and serves to further encourage us in providing world class security solutions. We aim to continue our dedication, not only by strengthening our own infrastructure, but also by providing our unique and innovative technologies to better serve our clients.”
Since inception, du has consistently maintained a challenging strategic roadmap of supporting sustainable security initiatives. The scheme eventually amounted to the largest security undertaking in the Middle East capable of deploying and managing security technologies not only for du, but also keeping other large enterprise clients in mind.
He added, “We are honoured to receive this distinguished award, which serves to demonstrate our position as leaders in security solutions. Today, we are proud to say that du’s approach is unique in the region for bringing together innovative security solutions under one banner. I would like to congratulate the team for its commitment and hard work, we look forward to continuing our work in strengthening the company’s security infrastructure while setting an example for others.”
“Our customer is of paramount importance to us, and by enabling our business to deliver value through such solutions, we enhance our customer experience and provide the required protection,” Kamal concluded.
About du:
du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, launched mobile telecommunication services in February 2007 across the UAE, in addition to internet and pay TV services that du provides in some of the free zones of Dubai. Call Select, du's nationwide fixed line services for voice telephony, was launched in July 2007. By the end of 3rd quarter of 2010, over 4 million people in the UAE had chosen to become du mobile customers.
Among du’s many firsts is its historic Number Booking Campaign for both individuals and business, Pay by the Second billing system, Mobile TV, Mobile Payments, first of its kind ‘WoW’ recharge card (which offers customers the choice between ‘more credit’, ‘more time’ and now the ‘more international’ recharge option with additional credit on international calls) and Self Care.
For business customers, du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations. du Broadcast Services division brings scalable media technology platforms and telecommunication solutions to the broadcast community through its world-class teleport (Samacom) and Master Control Room (MCR) facilities.
du products and services for consumers and business are available through du’s retail network, currently numbering 37 du shops located in strategic locations across the UAE, including the recently opened flagship store located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. In addition, customers can access du products and services at more than 3000 authorised dealers or through the du e-shop, accessible at http://shop.du.ae du shops are a one stop shop for mobile service, carrier select and the payment of service bills.
du is 39.5 per cent owned by the UAE Federal Government, 19.75 per cent by Mubadala Development Company, 19.5 per cent by Emirates Communications & Technology Company LLC and the remaining stake by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.
For more information:
Saugat Chatterjee
Public Relations Manager
Brand & Communications
du
M: +971 55 9367045
E: saugat.chatterjee@du.ae
Reka Sepsy
Manning, Selvage & Lee
T: +971 4 367 6154
M: +971 55 220 68 20
F: +971 4 367 2615
E: reka.sepsy@dubai.mslpr.com
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