GBI selects Nokia to build new network for faster, moreresilient connectivity across the Middle East

GBI selects Nokia to build new network for faster, more resilient connectivity across the Middle East

Mitigating the risk of Red Sea disruption with GBI’s North Express Route

Cengiz Oztelcan, CEO, GBI Amid the disruption to the crucial shipping corridor of the Red Sea, at the key chokepoint between the Suez Canal and the Arabian Sea, one critical topic is being missed out of most conversations: subsea cables. With a huge volume of data between Europe and Asia travelling via...

Qatar Charity receives in-kind donations from GBI

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Middle Eastern telcos to form Alliance Networks, a new digital infra venture

Eight prominent companies from within the Middle Eastern telecoms/tech ecosystem have inked a memorandum of understanding to create a new digital infrastructure services company. Named Alliance Networks, this new entity will see the coming of Alliance International Management (AIM); Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX); Bahrain National Holding Company (BNH); Gulf Bridge International...

Subsea cables are instrumental in supporting evolving tech trends

Gulf Bridge International’s CTO discusses the important role of subsea cables and the unique challenges they face, from cybersecurity to fishing and anchors with Silicon Republic. There are more than 400 subsea cables functioning worldwide with a combined length of more than 1.3m km, handling around 98pc of all international internet traffic. Those in...

GBI Deploys Infinera’s ICE Optical Engines to Increase Network Capacity, Launch New Services, and Support the World Cup

Gulf Bridge International (GBI), a global cloud, connectivity, and content enabler, deployed Infinera’s industry-leading Infinite Capacity Engine (ICE) technology to increase capacity on GBI’s San Jose, Calif. – March 23, 2022, 8:00 a.m. ET – Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) announced today Gulf Bridge International (GBI), a global cloud, connectivity, and content enabler,...

GBI’s Customer-First Approach to Enabling Tomorrow’s Digital Economy

GBI CEO Cengiz Oztelcan, sat with Capacity Media to discuss GBI's Customer-First market approch, the Capacity Protection Programme, GBI's involvement in the upcoming World Cup, and GBI's future plans. 6ae16d15-9041-4643-8327-609d3f7a3069Download https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=1e98623a-9ffa-4668-8dfa-c88622c8c431&pnum=21

Automating Network Fabrics for a Webscale World

GBI CEO Cengiz Oztelcan, collaberates with Nokia's Head of Webscale EMEA Manolo Ortiz, in a Capacity Media release discussing network automation and the recent explosive demand for capacity in the region and how GBI is addresing this. Automating-Network-Fabrics-Nokia-GBIDownload https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/29u7tiythcw8c5l4ji5mo/sponsored-content/automating-network-fabrics-for-a-webscale-world https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=1e98623a-9ffa-4668-8dfa-c88622c8c431

The Infrastructure Revolution

GBI CTO Gavin Rea, had a great conversation with Capacity Media on Middle Eastern connectivity, the World Cup, and GBI’s continued growth and commitment to the region. Over the last 12 months, GBI has worked closely with our key partners, to deliver network enhancements across our GBI Smart Network. We have also undertaken capacity...

GBI Year in Review 2021

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GBI Boosts Submarine Network Performance with Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme to Provide Next Generation, Enhanced Services Across Its Regional and Global Network

As part of GBI’s infrastructure evolution, Ciena has increased GBI’s Smart Network lit capacity by 10 Tb/s HANOVER, Md. – January 12, 2022 – Gulf Bridge International (GBI), a global cloud, connectivity and content enabler, is deploying Ciena’s (NYSE: CIEN) GeoMesh Extreme, powered by WaveLogic 5 Extreme, to increase GBI’s Smart...

Qatar Becoming a Global Connectivity Hub

Doha: In 2021, we are all accustomed to high-speed internet connectivity. Within seconds, a slow internet browser can turn anticipation into frustration. We roll our eyes and give it another moment or two before abandoning our visit to the site altogether, looking for a quicker path to the desired information. We...

A World Going Local: Subsea Cables

There are around 400 subsea cables functioning worldwide with a combined length of over 1.3 million km, handling 98% of all international internet traffic. This will only grow. Indeed, a whopping $8 billion in new cable investments has been planned over the next three years. Responsible for ensuring internet traffic meets its destination by...

Watch Now: TelecomsWorld Asia 2021 ” Reimagining Future Telco Networks

In this TelecomsWorld Asia Panel, GBI CCO Brendan Press explores the rapidly evolving industry and the responsibility key players like GBI have in supporting regional digital transformation goals. This panel also discussed industry advancements such as SDN networks that allow customers to benefit from a truly agile and flexible network...

Watch Now: Submarine Networks World “Lakes & Landlocked Countries” Panel Discussion

In this Submarine Networks World, GBI CEO Cengiz Oztelcan alongside industry experts discuss partnerships, being a carrier's carrier, as well as the contruction of cables in lakes and the challenges reaching landlocked countries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hXk8i0PqWI

Watch Now: Submarine Networks World “Building cables on every continent: Differences, commonalities & experiences” Panel Discussion

In this Submarine Networks World Panel, GBI CTO Gavin Rea alongside industry experts, discuss the process, challenges and impact of building connectivity submarine cables globally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_dH30XO-JE

Watch Now: Submarine Networks World “More than just a data centre – driving development at the PoP” Panel Discussion

In this Submarine Networks World panel, GBI CTO Gavin Rea, among other industry experts, disucuss the value proposition for data center providers to differentiate themselves in driving value-added services in building a thriving ecosystem. https://youtu.be/vimQzUEDLkU

Telecom Review Panel: On-demand services should bring simplicity to operations

As part of Telecom Review’s panel entitled “Digitizing the capacity industry,” Toni Eid, CEO of Trace Media and founder of Telecom Review, chaired the session and asked a question about the on-demand services that will represent a genuine breakthrough for enterprises that need fully flexible connectivity solutions. Among the featured panelists,...

Watch Now: Hot Telecom Exclusive Interview with GBI CEO Cengiz Oztelcan

GBI CEO Cengiz Oztelcan speaks with Isabelle Paradis from Hot Telecom on what it takes to be a partner of choice, at the 2021 ITW conference. Play the embedded video below to watch the Hot Telecom Exclusive Interview. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ls9AFyowo8M

Telecom Review ME Exclusive Interview with GBI CEO Cengiz Oztelcan: GBI empowers digital economies by being a preferred and trusted infrastructure partner

As a global cloud, connectivity and content enabler, how was GBI able to support businesses throughout the Covid-19 pandemic? The pandemic accelerated digital transformation timelines massively and it’s been our job at GBI to support businesses on this journey. In particular, the shift to remote working has shaken up industries across...