Islamabad – October 23, 2024: PTCL, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, has entered into a strategic reseller partnership with Veeam® Software, the global leader in data resilience. This collaboration, formalized during the prestigious GITEX Dubai 2024 event, will enable PTCL to significantly enhance its offerings in data protection, disaster recovery, and cloud services for its corporate and enterprise clients.
The agreement was signed by Waqar Ahmed, Group Director Enterprise Solutions at PTCL & Ufone 4G, and Kinda Baydoun, Channel and Alliances Director, EMEA East at Veeam, in the presence of senior executives from both companies. GITEX Dubai, renowned for bringing together global tech innovators, business leaders, and investors, served as the perfect backdrop for this milestone collaboration, aimed at addressing the growing needs of the AI-driven digital economy.
By integrating Veeam’s industry-leading data protection technology into PTCL’s comprehensive Business Solutions infrastructure, PTCL is set to strengthen its ability to deliver seamless data management, ransomware protection, and business continuity services. With the addition of the Veeam Data Platform, PTCL’s customers will now benefit from robust end-to-end data resilience, ensuring their critical business operations remain protected from any disruptions.
Speaking at the event, Sayyed Muhammad Imran Ali, Group VP B2B Strategy & Product Management at PTCL & Ufone 4G, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “Our collaboration with Veeam marks a significant step forward as we expand our portfolio of advanced data management solutions. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing world-class data protection and recovery services to empower our corporate and enterprise customers. In today’s complex digital landscape, safeguarding critical business information is paramount, and together with Veeam, we are creating new opportunities for our customers to grow and achieve long-term sustainability.”
Kinda Baydoun of Veeam also emphasized the importance of the partnership: “We are thrilled to join forces with PTCL to bring advanced data resilience solutions to Pakistan. The Veeam Data Platform is designed to accelerate hybrid cloud initiatives, enhancing cyber resiliency, optimizing hybrid-cloud environments, and providing direct-to-object storage capabilities. This partnership will help Pakistani businesses safeguard their data, ensure uninterrupted operations, and recover quickly from any disruptions. Our goal is to empower businesses with the confidence that their data will always be accessible and secure, no matter the circumstances.”
This partnership cements PTCL’s position as a key driver of digital transformation in Pakistan. By equipping businesses with cutting-edge data protection and recovery solutions, PTCL is helping them protect their most valuable assets and remain resilient in an increasingly challenging digital world.
