The company said the data centre is designed in line with international standards for the construction and this facility is the third data centre Batelco has launched.
The data centre spans across 12,236-sqm and has a total capacity of 2.7MW that services a total of 250 working cabins.
Commenting on the launch, H.E. Engineer Kamal Bin Ahmed Mohammed said, “The telecommunication sector is a key pillar in the success and prosperity of Bahrain’s economy, particularly the digital economy, and on this occasion, I would like to congratulate Batelco on its achievement in launching a world-class certified data centre that is in line with the Fifth Telecommunications Plan to support the Kingdom’s digital economy and facilitate digital transformation in various sectors.
“I am pleased to witness the recent remarkable developments in the telecommunication and Information technology sector, which is reflected in the development of mobile services such as the launch of 5G and broadband services, as well as digital solutions related to cloud computing, the Internet of Things and data centres, and these are all indicators of very positive progress in the Kingdom’s digital economy.”
Batelco highlighted the support of the Ministry for data centre projects that contribute to the development of telecommunication infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Batelco Chairman, Shaikh Abdulla added, “We are proud to host His Excellency Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed and to have him officially inaugurate Batelco’s newest data centre.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for his continued support to the telecommunication sector, especially to the telecommunication companies in the Kingdom, which has had a great impact on the continued advancement of the Kingdom’s telecommunication and information technology sector and in keeping with international standards.
“The establishment of a reliable and certified data centre is part of the company’s efforts to provide world-class facilities and keep up-to-date with the latest developments, especially in the field of data management and security.
“I would like to confirm that Batelco is continuously developing the services provided to citizens, residents and the business sector, in line with the Fifth National Telecommunications Plan, and the vision of our wise leadership to achieve Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, especially in the field of the digital economy.”
