Umniah supports the 11th Middle East Network Operators Group “MENOG” event in Jordan

Oct. 18, 2012 - PRLog -- Committed to its role to support the ICT sector in Jordan, Umniah partnered with the eleventh meeting of the Middle East Network Operators Group (MENOG 11) and provided exclusive internet connectivity throughout the 10 days of the event, including the conference and the workshops, successfully ending on the 8th of October at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman Jordan.  

The two day conference was hosted by the Arab States Research and Education Network and Talal Abu Ghazaleh Group, and attracted 150 experts from more than 20 countries who interactively discussed the latest topics in the field of internet. The role of network operators was widely highlighted as well as the importance of establishing a strong platform that will cover the Arab region in the field of research and the exchange of best practices in the management of communication networks. MENOG 11 is an important event that tackles the latest developments in the area of internet and telecommunication while identifying the challenges and opportunities available.  

Throughout the course of presentations and the organized workshops, attendees got the opportunity to engage with key industry figures from the Middle East including internet service providers and operators, and key decision makers. Presentations covered several topics including: “Prospects in Regional Research and Education Network”, “Towards Developing the e-Infrastructures in the Arab World”, “Visualizing IP Networks Within the Arab Region”,  “How to Become a Smart IP Transit Buyer” and  “Jordan’s Approach to National Information Assurance and Cyber Security”. Workshops also highlighted topics such as “IPv6 for ISPs and Network Management Tools.

On this occasion, Umniah’s CEO Ihab Hinnawi commented: “Umniah is keen to support local and international events that contribute to innovation in the field of internet. We are a fast growing internet service provider and operator and we will always commit to providing our Jordanian market with the latest technologies and services that will ensure an enjoyable and secure internet experience. This field is dynamic and is advancing quickly especially when it comes to the exchange of data; this is why such exchange platforms are important as they help relay and spread the latest developments in this industry.

Hinnawi added: “this event has grown to become a crucial catalyst to the growth and development of internet in the Middle East. Umniah is proud to have partnered with the MENOG 11 in Jordan and we look forward to future collaborations.  Jordan’s achievement in this field has been impressive and we will continue to enhance our Kingdom’s positioning to become a regional hub for all internet and telecommunication technology developments”  

As MENOG Chair Osama I. Al-Dosary explained, "MENOG is concerned with Internet operations and its technical community. It’s all about experience sharing and education of this community. This goes hand in hand with the objectives of the RENs (Research Education Networks), especially given that the Internet grew out of RENs." --