5th March, 2005
eCompany and Dallab form Alliance Collaboration
on mobile services to be a key focus area

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

eCompany, Etisalat's one-stop e-powerhouse business unit that provides Internet services and ICT solutions today announced an alliance with Dallab, a leading Malaysian wireless solutions company in order to provide integrated, innovative and cost effective mobile services incorporating Dallab technology. The alliance was announced by Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar, GM-eCompany and Spencer Yeoh – CEO, Dallab in Dubai today.

Under the terms of the arrangement, eCompany will roll out integrated market specific solutions based on Dallab mobile devices enabling a seamless experience for customers in terms of user convenience. This alliance is also set to bring innovative technologies and Applicationss in m-Commerce space not only in the UAE but also in the entire region.

Commenting on this strategic partnership, Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar, General Manager, eCompany, said: “The potential of mobile services in terms of mobile-data content and multimedia messaging is huge. Mobile data services is a case in point where businesses are realizing the competitive advantages that it can bring to their bottom line. With mobile data services, workers are not only more productive, but they also develop new business processes that yield increased customer satisfaction as well as competitive advantage.

eCompany's ICT solutions and unmatched service excellence will complement the technology Platforms of Dallab in order to develop innovative mobile services for our customers in government and private sectors.”

According to Spencer Yeoh, CEO, Dallab “The alliance with eCompany is a strategic partnership in our efforts to spread our innovative technology Platforms and work with recognized leaders in the IT industry worldwide. This also gives us an opportunity for an entry into the booming Middle East market with the assistance of eCompany which has established itself as a provider of outstanding ICT solutions to both public and private sectors.”

About eCompany

eCompany, Etisalat's e-powerhouse, is the leading provider of ICT solutions for finance, retail, business and government sectors. The intent of eCompany is to strengthen relationships with customers and partners and provide them with high-value solutions through a single point of contact. It has the facilities to provide a complete portfolio of Internet offerings, value added services, consulting and project management. eCompany's vision is to be the customer's first choice for Internet services and e-business solutions in the region.