DOHA: Ooredoo has entered into a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways, together with Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, to implement a hybrid multi-cloud environment and develop advanced solutions for cloud cybersecurity.
This strategic partnership will provide Qatar Airways with a modern, cost-effective, and secure asset to upgrade its customer experience and enhance its stature in the ever-developing digital world.
Chief Business Officer at Ooredoo Thani Ali Al Malki said, "This partnership underscores Ooredoos role as a key stakeholder and pioneer in the field of digital transformation and as a nexus that connects industry leaders from various sectors and regions. The move toward digitalisation is gathering pace as it becomes the norm worldwide, and we take pride in Ooredoo's crucial role in assisting major global businesses to embark on these transformative journeys by catering to their exact needs."
In turn, Country Manager for Qatar at Fortinet Amer Sakran stated, "By providing full visibility and networking and security convergence, our solutions will support Qatar Airways and Ooredoo in their goal of delivering superior end-user experience, without compromising on security. Through partnering with two major players in the local market, Fortinet demonstrates its support of the economic development plans outlined in Qatar's National Vision 2030, and we look forward to more collaborations with both partners in the future."
This long-term strategic partnership aligns with Ooredoos focus on forging similar high-profile agreements with dominant tech companies such as Google and Microsoft and major industry powerhouses. It highlights our commitment to supporting enterprises in Qatar and the wider region with advanced technology solutions and innovative approaches that empower sustainable development and economic diversification.
The collaboration will entail Ooredoo working with Qatar Airways on designing and developing a state-of-the-art hybrid multi-cloud environment, which will combine the technological and commercial benefits of public cloud infrastructure with the security and agility of private ones, offering the company a competitive advantage in enhancing customer experiences and cost efficiency.
In collaboration with Fortinet, Ooredoo will develop next-generation security measures that include monitoring, filtration, and prevention solutions. Furthermore, Ooredoo will provide the entire network fabric and connectivity for the project, leveraging its partnerships with world-renowned vendors such as Nutanix, Cisco, F5, Zscaler, and Veritas.