Batelco by Beyon has signed a strategic agreement with Cisco to modernise its IP Backbone infrastructure as part of its long-term network evolution strategy in Bahrain. The collaboration will introduce advanced routing, automation, and intelligent assurance and monitoring capabilities to enhance overall network performance and resilience.
Under the agreement, Cisco will deliver cutting-edge networking technologies designed to improve speed, reliability, and scalability across Batelco’s Mobile, Fixed, and Enterprise services. The upgrade is intended to strengthen customer experience nationwide while ensuring the network is future-ready to support emerging digital demands.
The agreement was signed by Batelco Chief Technology Officer Rashid Mohammed and Cisco Managing Director for Service Providers, MEA, Zayan Sadek, in the presence of Batelco CEO Maitham Abdulla and senior executives from both organisations at the Beyon Campus in Hamala, Bahrain.
Commenting on the partnership, Rashid Mohammed said the collaboration marks a significant milestone in Batelco’s network transformation journey, enabling the company to support intelligent, AI-powered digital services that will define the next phase of connectivity in Bahrain. He added that the modernised IP backbone will allow Batelco to deliver faster, more reliable, and more intelligent services while advancing the Kingdom’s national digital ambitions.
Batelco stated that the infrastructure upgrade establishes a strong foundation for AI-driven network operations, focusing on greater automation, efficiency, and intelligence. The enhanced network will support next-generation technologies such as 5G-Advanced, 6G readiness, IoT, network slicing, and cloud-native service delivery, reinforcing Bahrain’s digital transformation goals.
Zayan Sadek said Cisco is proud to collaborate with Batelco, highlighting that the deployment of automation and intelligence at the core of the network will help drive operational efficiency, scalability, and innovation. The partnership reflects Batelco’s continued commitment to investing in state-of-the-art infrastructure and supporting Bahrain’s vision for a digitally advanced future.
