Batelco adds Microsoft Office 365 to cloud service

22/08/2016 05:40 AST

Batelco, Bahrain's leading digital solutions provider, has signed a partnership agreement with Microsoft to improve and elevate productivity for small and medium entreprises through the launch of key solutions.

As part of the partnership, Batelco has launched Microsoft Office 365 to its portfolio of cloud services.

Microsoft Office 365 is a web-based version of Microsoft‘s Office suite of enterprise-grade productivity applications and comprises the most popular and in-demand office services.

Two packages, Office 365 Consumer and Office 365 Business, have been designed to suit the needs of small busineses and individuals. Microsoft Office 365 package includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access. Also, optional add-ons include installation and training and one year support for back up services.

Batelco cloud and ICT product marketing senior manager Hussain Mohammed and Microsoft Bahrain and Oman General Manager Sherif Tawfiq signed the agreement at Batelco’s Headquarters on August 8 in the presence of officials from both organisations.

Batelco Bahrain CEO Engineer Muna Al Hashemi said that Batelco was very pleased to strengthen its relationship with Microsoft through the signing of the partnership agreement.

“Batelco aims to lead the local market by providing the most reliable and stable services for entrepreneurs and small operations, and by working closely with other market leading organisations such as Microsoft, we can meet our aims.”

“As the innovation driver in Bahrain, Batelco offers a series of cloud-based services to empower businesses to digitise their processes and improve their operational efficiencies. Batelco’s cloud solutions serve businesses of all sizes across all industries,” added Al Hashemi.

Tawfik said Microsoft understands that small businesses need the same level of expertise and first class services as larger organisations in order to be competitive and grow.

“Office 365 levels the playing field for small businesses in particular because it makes enterprise-grade tools affordable and easy to set up and manage. We are pleased to work with Batelco to provide Bahrain’s entrepreneurs with communication and collaboration tools which have been designed to enhance productivity, promote collaboration and reduce operational costs.”

Batelco’s Cloud Services, which reflect the Company’s innovative style, continue to grow in popularity due to their cost effectiveness, accessibility and reliability. The Microsoft Office 365 packages are available for existing and new customers and details can be found on www.batelco.com or by calling 196, Batelco said.

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