Etihad Salam Telecom Company, announced a partnership with EdgeNext at LEAP 2025. The collaboration aims to enhance the competitive telecommunications environment in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Saudi Vision 2023 and the objectives outlined by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT).
The partnership focuses on several key initiatives aimed at strengthening EdgeNext’s service delivery and network capabilities within the region. Starting with a cornerstone agreement involves EdgeNext collocating their servers in Etihad Salam Telecom Company’s state-of-the-art data centers, enjoying competitive colocation and special internet access . This setting provides EdgeNext with secure, reliable physical infrastructure, enabling them to leverage Etihad Salam Telecom Company’s facilities for optimum service performance and scalability.
Amjad Arab, Chief Wholesale and Partnerships Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, said: “Our partnership with EdgeNext embodies our dedication to not just meeting, but exceeding the digital needs of our society. Through this collaboration, we are setting new benchmarks for connectivity and innovation in the realm of telecommunications and content localization.”
Further consolidating the partnership, EdgeNext will procure internet services directly from Etihad Salam Telecom Company, ensuring access to robust and high-speed internet connectivity essential for their operations. Additionally, Etihad Salam Telecom Company will facilitate EdgeNext’s peering connection with the Saudi Internet Exchange, significantly enhancing their network interconnectivity and access within the local digital ecosystem.
Dajiang Li, General Manager at EdgeNext said: “Joining forces with Etihad Salam Telecom Company accelerates our mission to deliver unparalleled content experiences to our customers. This is a testament to our commitment to leveraging leading-edge technology to enhance our service delivery and network efficiency.”
This collaboration underscores Etihad Salam Telecom Company’s role as a service provider and a crucial enabler in the telecommunications sector, contributing significantly to the broader objectives of Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation strategy. Zawya