Al Jazeera Media Network inks a major agreement with Ooredoo to build and develop a global broadcast and communication infrastructure that will connect Al Jazeera’s main hubs in Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia and Africa, as well as link various bureaus around the world. The new cloud infrastructure will enable Al Jazeera to share video, reports and breaking news instantly with colleagues around the world, to prepare for broadcasts on Al Jazeera news channels.
The proposed cloud will be operating on a mix of SDH and MPLS technologies, running on international fiber optic cables incorporating geographical diversity and resilience. The SDH network will be used to provide high capacity synchronized circuits for critical video services, while the MPLS network will be used to provide cost effective circuits for medium priority services.
Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Thani, Chairman of Ooredoo
Al Jazeera is a globally-recognised brand, and Ooredoo is proud to be building infrastructure that will enable the company to take its coverage to the next level. In winning this competitive bid against some of the world’s largest technology companies, we are showing that Ooredoo is a world-class provider of cutting-edge business solutions.
Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, Al Jazeera’s Chairman
One of Al Jazeera Media Network’s objectives is to become a world class network operation. This global media cloud project and initiative will help the network achieve this goal by bringing the journalists and editorial workforce on a common communication platform. The partnership with Ooredoo, the leading Telecom Operator in Qatar, will leverage the news capabilities of the channel and enhance user experience. It is the right step in securing the assets of Al Jazeera, which is media and delivering it to the audience interference free.
