New technology to boost telecom services business

Dubai: Providing managed telecommunications services to Middle East businesses is worth $2.5 billion, but that could double if operators invest in new equipment, according to an industry official.

So-called next-generation networks are based on internet protocol (IP) technology, and this capability will give business and consumer telecom customers a far wider range of services available to them, said Olivier Campenon, president of BT Europe, Middle East and Africa.

With next-generation networking, telecom providers will be able to enhance their service offering through easier bundling and delivery of voice, data and video service.

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