Business customers can now take advantage of cutting-edge technology products, services and customer support from Qtel and Mannai Corporation, thanks to a new partnership between the two companies. The partnership was announced at a signing ceremony attended by Mohamed Saleh H al-Marri, Qtel’s chief sales and services officer and Khalid Mannai, Mannai Corporation’s executive director. Since its founding in 1950, the Mannai Corporation has been Qatar’s trusted source for providing comprehensive IT solutions to a wide range of businesses, including automotive, energy, home appliances and office systems. “Today, Mannai takes an innovative approach in offering small- and medium-sized businesses in Qatar with a wide range of information technology solutions on a highly scalable, elastic, affordable basis, which can be accessible on any device from anywhere and anytime,” the company said. “This is coupled with its managed services offering, which enables businesses to focus on their core businesses while leaving their IT worries to Mannai.” Mannai’s vast experience in the IT industry positions the company as a trusted partner. Small- and medium-sized businesses can now go through the Mannai Corporation to request Qtel’s full range of business products and services. This brings a greater variety and value to customers of both the companies. The Mannai Corporation’s customer support services are available, round-the-clock. The company’s large pool of trained professionals offer customised service on technology infrastructure, communications and software. In addition, customers can take advantage of special bundled offers, with the Mannai Corporation offering special deals on Qtel’s business products and services. Mannai said: “This partnership helps provide small- and medium-sized businesses with the best information and computer technology products, which will give businesses a high return on investment. These relationships further strengthen our commitment towards the nation’s vision in making Qatar a hub of IT excellence.” Al-Marri said: “We are delighted to establish our latest partnership with the country’s leading IT specialist. This is another way that we help to provide a wide range of the latest mobile business services to small- and medium-sized businesses. Our solutions allow smaller companies to be small, but act like large.” Businesses taking advantage of Qtel’s products and services can increase revenue and become more efficient. Qtel offers businesses Mobile Broadband, Wi-Fi, and “Office in a Box” - which includes voice, broadband and data communications in one practical, convenient and affordable package. Qtel’s groundbreaking new cloud computing software saves businesses money by letting them lease corporate applications that can be accessed by employees online. Cloud Computing lets employees work reliably from anywhere. The software is scalable for any size business. Mannai Corporation’s Dr Sanjay Modak, group general manager (ICT), and Moni George, general manager (New Business & Markets) were also present at the signing ceremony. From gulftimes